Information on Thailand is now easily available in Japan. However, the coverage of the incident and the unique tourism of the area are mainly unique research themes.
It seems that the purpose and hope of those who move to Thailand outside of work are often from a human point of view. In Buddhism, it’s like “fate,” and in Christianity, it’s like “encounter.”
I have a Buddhist connection and have already studied Thailand (in Thailand) for more than 20 years. Recently, I haven’t been able to stay for a long time, so I’m having difficulty to learn than before, but I’m able to do it for some reasons. Therefore, I would like to mention about some advantages and disadvantages.
The characteristics and advantages of Buddhism are self-interest and altruism. Helping people in need (the interests of others *) is common in Theravada Buddhist country Thailand. In Japan, there are still few donations and donations to temples due to distrust of each other. The Dan family (a parishioner) system is also in the way. There are welfare corporations such as the Japanese Red Cross Society, but it seems that rich people do not give out money or human resources. Tambun, which is an act of daily merit in Thailand, is a wonderful act.
* The act of giving benefits to others is no longer a characteristic of Mahayana Buddhism.
Thai police and troops are common at checkpoints. I don’t see any that kind cooperation in Japan, probably because of the vertically divided administration. The Self-Defense Forces were also active in the Great East Japan Earthquake, but it looks like only hard work. However, it is Thailand that the police receive a bribes but the military does not receive s bribes. Bribes to civil servants are absolutely unacceptable in Japan.
Should they learn from Japan or from the West? The hope of Asian students is to get a job after returning to Japan. Even in Japan and Thailand, which basically do not allow immigrants, it is difficult to obtain a permanent resident visa due to overpopulation. From such as circumstances, excellent young people do not come to Japan very often, and exchanges are limited to short-term ones. It may be the same that there are few young people in Japan who go to study abroad in Asia.
The Japanese prefer group action in groups, but the Thais are individualistic and rich in individuality. Meals are basically eaten individually anytime, anywhere, and of course, even in groups, but quiet. Also, Thai people who are quite self-assertive even if they are children have a lot of dreams. It’s just a free idea that changes often. Basically, it is important not to get angry and to respect the other person (honor, personality).
Other negative heritage includes the military government from 2014, the issue of the Royal system of King Rama X, the VISA system (if Japan becomes stricter, the Thai side will also become stricter), mutual benefit equality (commercial affairs) agreement, each other. I feel a lack of understanding education and etc. It seems that the Thai side is super-enthusiastic.
*The photo shows enjoying lunch with local children in Meakautontashut village, Chiang-Rai province.
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