Originally Posted by
newalaan
The oddest thing i still encounter is when Thais, normally older people, just freeze on the spot and stare straight at you for what seems like ages. Even after heaps of visits to my bfs village something i still find odd too, is when I meet,am introduced to or even just a passing hello when i stop or am stopped , the older women cannot resist touching my skin, usually stroke my arm or face. It may be just to check if this alien is for real, but it is done in a very nice and kindly way.
Cdnmatt, Just wonder after the length of time you have resided in Thailand if you stll encounter this.