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[Mamachigawa]

Never get in a fist fight with a Thai man. 

[Soidog]

2 hours ago, Mamachigawa said:

Never get in a fist fight with a Thai man. 

Why not? I know what you are saying about getting in to a fight with the locals. Their inbuilt nationalistic and racist upbringing makes them assume you, the foreigner, are in the wrong and 3 more guys support the local (funny how that doesn’t work in Western countries). But if I’m threatened and I think I’m in danger I’d punch their lights out to protect myself. Self defence is a normal reaction. 

[Mamachigawa]

Normal reaction true especially to protect family. Better to run. Punch lights out today he will be back armed and in a gang to put you in hospital or worse later. You cant win.