Any PIC from there as I only got a few And also out date :)


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My fav stall in Yaowarat.
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:righton: Yes indeed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Arroy Krub :bow:

The best and local Chinese foods in town in no doubt
Where are no any alternative if I were thinking to take Chinese Foods :okay:

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"The best and local Chinese foods in town in no doubt
Where are no any alternative if I were thinking to take Chinese Foods "

well, the best maybe. but there are also other alternatives or great restaurants outside Chintown IMO. Like Samyan area, and Chinese rest. in hotels...or Pinklao area. :)
btw, Shark Fin soup at Heng and Ping Hu Chalarm on Pattanakarn Rd. near my house are one of the best:D

Haha I wanted to go to that area during chinerse new year but my mom said I won't be able to get though the crowd :)

Chinatown is really atmospheric at night...

I remember I went there in 1998 and my Thai friends brought me to have sharks-fin soup...tasty!!!

The shark fin soup looks tasty! is that "Hu Chalarm" Restaurant?..it's better to go there at night as it wont be too hot, and there r more restaurants and stalls open during night time than daytime.

btw, Khun Isan..do u know any good shark fin restaurant in Toronto?

I just remembering the Chinese Name of the rest. that called 銀星 ( Silver Star ), which located in front of main street

About Toronto, I am no idea which one is superb and the best in town but many cantonese restaurant are they served in good quality :) because I never been tasted once here :D

Quite expensive and better to back Bangkok to eating ;)

I just remembering the Chinese Name of the rest. that called 銀星 ( Silver Star ), which located in front of main street

About Toronto, I am no idea which one is superb and the best in town but many cantonese restaurant are they served in good quality :) because I never been tasted once here :D

Quite expensive and better to back Bangkok to eating ;)

I am not sure if it is the same one, but there is a 'slightly upmarket' restaurant near the main road call Nam Sing (Southern Star). I said slighly upmarket mainly because they are cleaner, air-con and expensive. It is more presentable to host guests there and their staffs speak fluent mandarin.

But if i am eating with my teerak or close friends, give me side-walk foods anytime. They are cheap and i like the atmosphere.

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Thanks, Khun Isan..

Yeah, i agree..chinese food in Toronto is pretty expensive, but if compared to other asian cuisines here like Thai, Korean, and Japanese.. it is the cheapest among them in average. also, canned shark-fin soup is widely sold here in groceries. Tho, its never been to my liking.

Khun Bodyholic..just look at those shrimps in ur pic, im mouth-watering all over the floor :drool:

Thai dishes are always more superior than other asian cuisines with its tastey "Nam Jim" (dipping sauce) :bow: :righton:

Sept. 18 is the full-moon festival at Chinese Community all around the world

Thai-Chinese are those will be celebration to their entire family wth MOON CAKE taken after dinner

Mising all Thai flavor moon cake which I bought

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NIGHT AT SCHOOL FOR MOON FESTIVAL AS CHILDREN DELVE INTO CULTURE


Parents, students bring ancient Chinese celebration to life

Last night was the night of the Moon Festival. Some people believing in the Moon Goddess opted to stay at home to perform the ancient tradition. But for 150 children and their parents, it was time to go to school. The parents decorated tables set up to pay homage to the goddess while the students were busy making lanterns, one of the symbols of the festival.

When darkness fell, small children holding hand-made lanterns walked in line around Panyotai Waldorf School and sang a song telling the myth behind the ancients.

The song is about a woman named Chang Er who devoted her life to fighting for people until she died and was enshrined on the Moon. The Moon Festival is widely celebrated by Chinese.

There are many tales relating to the origin of the Moon Festival. But one true story is written in Chinese history. It's about how the Moon Festival helped liberate China from the Mongolian conqueror.

The Chinese Moon festival is not the only ceremony being held at the Panyotai school. They also organise activities to celebrate ancient traditions of different cultures, such as Loy Krathong, Songkran, Chinese New Year and Christmas.

Porn Panosot, a medical doctor-turned-school principal, said the activity was aimed at educating children about the traditions and beliefs of people of different religions and cultures.

``We now live in a multi-cultural world. Children should learn to respect differences between people.

``Our activity is part of the peace-making process, which is an important task for society at this moment,'' said Dr Porn.

Ancient traditions were fast fading from the memories of the younger generation. Organising the activities at school would help to keep the traditions alive.

Poon Rattanabuntoo, 13, a Mathayom 2 student, said she and her parents celebrated the festival at school every year.

``I wouldn't have known the meaning of the Moon Festival, or how Chinese people worship the moon without the school's activity,'' she said. ``However, I would like to know more about traditions and beliefs of less popular religions and cultures, such as Taoism and Zen.

``I also want to learn about Muslim festivals,'' she said.

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Happy Full Moon Festival
Enjoy Krub :eat:

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is that the thing that taste like durian?

Not really just depending on what kind of ingredients where they were putting inide? but durian is one of those filling from :)

And the product with various kinds in combination with sugar, fat, sesame, walnut, lotus seeds, the yoke of preserved eggs or ham, dried flower petals or other material etc

Taste of really richness for dessert with serving Chinese Tea or Coffee :drool:

And durian moon cake is exclusively delicacy for SEA :okay:

The day after tomorrow, few hours later the YEAR of 2006 will soon be coming

Let has been fun and joyful to the year of colorful - ( 2549 ) on January 28 ~~ Feburary 1, 2006 @ China Town in Bangkok for DOG

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The Bangkok China Town Festival is first in a series of grand celebrations being held to mark the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee or the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne in 2006. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history and the world’s longest reigning, living monarch.

With the arrival of another New Year on January 29, 2006 – the "Year of the Dog", Bangkok’s China Town celebrates its historic 224-year old legacy since the founding of Bangkok's Yawarat district.

Traditional celebrations are staged every Chinese New Year to pay tribute the mythical Golden Dragon – the guardian spirit that has watched over Yawarat for centuries, and to whom residents of the community believe they owe their good fortune, wealth and prosperity. The Golden Dragon is thus accorded an exalted status in ritual, as well as in everyday life.

Thailand also celebrates the 31st anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the People’s Republic of China.

To commemorate these milestones in history, Bangkok's Yawarat district or 'China Town', Bangkok's legendary Thai-Chinese community, is hosting its grandest celebration.

Given the significance of the joint Sino-Thai Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok’s China Town, ceremonies and festival highlights will be broadcasted on China’s CCTV and also covered by Shin Hua news agency.

BANGKOK’S ‘CHINA TOWN’ – YAWARAT
The oldest, most established and largest ethnic Chinese community in Thailand, Yawarat has a rich historical past.

During the establishment of the city of Rattanakosin during the reign of King Phra Phuttha Yotfa Chulaloke (King Rama I), founder of the Chakri dynasty, with the blessing of His Majesty the King, early Chinese immigrants to the kingdom settled in a district at the heart of Yawarat called "Sampeng". By the Fourth and Fifth Reign, through active trade with overseas nations, Sampeng had evolved into a prosperous centre of international trade.

In Thai-Chinese families, age-old sacred rituals are still observed, and customs and traditions are passed down from generation to generation. This rich legacy is nurtured with great diligence. Many of these aspects are reflected in the colourful and boisterous aspects of the Chinese New Year festivities.

Red is considered to be an auspicious colour – a symbol of happiness and good luck so the appropriate dress code for the Chinese New Year celebrations is red.
Chinese New Year Customs and Traditions
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS


Opening Ceremony – January 29, 2006


Royal Exhibition in Honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej


Candle Lighting Ceremony in Honour of His Majesty the King –
January 30, 2006


Thai-Chinese Cultural Showcases


Food Streets

* OPENING CEREMONY – JANUARY 29, 2006

08.30
Bangkok China Town Festival Opening Ceremony 2006
At the 60th Anniversary (Chalerm Phrakiat) Stage (Main Stage)
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Sports presides over the ceremony.

16.00
Chinese New Year Blessing Ceremony
Thai-Chinese Relations Opening Ceremony
At the 60th Anniversary (Chalerm Phrakiat) Stage (Main Stage)
His Excellency Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and official representatives of the Chinese government will preside at the blessing ceremony to extend wishes to all who observe the Chinese New Year tradition.

17.00 – 18.00
Bangkok China Town Chinese New Year Festival
Opening Ceremony
The King’s Birthday Celebration Arch and Odeon Circle
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will graciously preside at the opening ceremony.

* ROYAL EXHIBITION
In Honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
A tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth ruler of the Royal House of Chakri, the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history and the world’s longest reigning, living monarch.

The Royal Exhibition will showcase:


The life, royal activities and outstanding lifetime achievements of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej


His Majesty the King’s contribution to science and technology


A photo exhibition on His Majesty’s remarkable artistic and literary talent and His Majesty’s avid interest in art and culture


His Majesty’s favourite leisure activities


His Majesty’s role in forging Thai-Chinese relations

* BEST WISHES TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING
A Chinese New Year Greetings guest book will be placed at the Odeon Circle reception counter for visitors to convey their best wishes to His Majesty the King.

Greetings cards will also be on sale. All proceeds from the sale of the cards will be presented to charitable causes supported by His Majesty the King.

* CANDLE-LIGHTING CEREMONY
JANUARY 30, 2006
A candle lighting ceremony in honour of His Majesty the King will be held on at the 60th Anniversary (Chalerm Phrakiat) stage. All visitors are invited to join in the ceremony.

‘YEAR OF THE DOG’
The much loved royal pet dogs of His Majesty the King – Khun Tongdaeng and family, and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s four-legged ‘companions’ of Sapathum Palace (Wang Sapathum) will also be making a rare public appearance at the Odeon Circle.

THROUGH THE THREADS OF TIME
An exhibition that traces the history and rich heritage of Thai fabrics and textile-weaving

* THAI-CHINESE CULTURAL SHOWCASES
A spectacular showcase of art and culture, tradition and way of life

Activities will be held on two main stages:


The 60th Anniversary (Chalerm Phrakiat) stage


The Thai-Chinese cultural stage

Spectacular cultural presentations and stage performances from provinces of the People’s Republic of China, such as Xian and Guang Zhou, will be matched by magnificent presentations of magnificent Thai cultural performances presented by the Department of Fine Arts.

STAGE ACTIVITIES
Live performances and demonstrations at the 60th Anniversary (Chalerm Phrakiat) Stage and Thai-Chinese cultural stage


Kung Fu martial arts presented by Wang Hua Fei, the highly renowned Chinese Kung Fu school of martial arts from Faw Wan town in Guang Zhou province, China


Thai martial arts show
World Championship Lion Dance from Guang Zhou province in China
Thai Dragon Procession and Lion Dance
Dragon Dance from Guang Zhou, China
Chinese Imperial Court Dress featuring Chin, Han and Tang dynasty period costumes and styles of dress from Chairman Mao’s era to contemporary fashion in China
Thai-style of dress through the ages, a cultural presentation and fashion show highlighting the evolution of styles of dress from the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin period to the present
Ramakien (Ramayana) – Khon masked dance and cultural presentations and the performing arts by the Department of Fine Arts
The Lantern Dance and Dances of the Imperial Court— traditional performances presented by the cultural troupe from Xian province
Chinese music and traditional musical instruments
(ku choeng, pin or pi pa)
Lanterns at The King’s Birthday Celebration Arch and Odeon Circle
A colourful displays of a myriad lanterns from Thailand and China completes the festive ambience. Highlights include:
A 30-metre long Dragon Lantern and five-metre high Thai and Chinese Royal Court Lanterns at the King’s Birthday Celebration Arch
Five-metre tall Chinese Lion Lanterns at the entrance of Trimitr Road and Ratchawong Intersection
Thai and Chinese-style lanterns in 150 locations from Trimitr Road to Odeon Circle and Ratchawong Intersection
Demonstrations of Lanna-style lantern-making
Demonstrations of Chinese lantern-making from Guong Zhou province in China
Origami and Paper Crafts from Guong Zhou province in China

* FOOD STREETS ALONG YAWARAT’S ‘STREETS OF GOLD’
Enjoy the tremendous diversity of Chinese fine cuisine featuring an extensive menu of 60 gourmet creations from the imperial courts of China. These superb dishes will be prepared by the famous chefs of Sun Ter sub-district, the birthplace of China’s finest chefs. Chefs from Sun Ter will join Yawarat’s celebrated chefs and cooks from top restaurants and food shops in China Town to present a gastronomic extravaganza guaranteed to impress connoisseurs and food-lovers.

Yawarat Food Streets
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* NEE HOW – SAWASDEE MEE CHOKE CHINESE NEW YEAR MERIT-MAKING
JANUARY 29: from 06.00 – 18.00
JANUARY 30: from 06.00 – 16.00

Visitors to the Grand Chinese New Year Festival are invited to receive blessings for the New Year by making merit at the following six sacred sites along Yawarat Road:
The King’s Birthday Celebration (Chalerm Phrakiat) Arch, Tian Fah Foundation, Aa Nia Keng (Chue Pui Nia Nia) shrine, Leng Buay Ia shrine, Chao Phao Kuan U Diety shrine and Wat Traimit Witthayaram temple.

Red is considered to be an auspicious colour – a symbol of happiness and good luck. Participants are encouraged to dress in red.

Nee How-Sawasdee Mee Choke Lucky Draw
After having completed the pilgrimage of the six sacred sites, participants will be eligible to participate in the Nee How-Sawasdee Mee Choke Lucky Draw.

Each participant will receive a participation form. At the end of the pilgrimage, participants who have collected a total of six stamps on the participation form can drop the form into any one of the nine Nee How-Sawasdee Mee Choke lucky draw boxes placed at nine different locations along Yawarat Road.

The draw will be conducted on 30 January. To be eligible for the Nee How-Sawasdee Mee Choke Lucky Draw, participants must be dressed in red.

* SHOPPING FOR GIFT ITEMS
Shop for souvenirs and gift items from Phu Fa Store, offering products from the Phu Fa Royal Development Project at the Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and the Thai Red Cross Association.

* ACTIVITIES ALONG YAWARAT ROAD
From Lamphoonchai Road to Ratchawong Intersection
Within Bangkok's "China Town", ancient customs and traditions have been preserved by members of the community, particularly ancient Chinese culinary art and the celebration of traditional festivals on the Chinese calendar. The Bangkok China Town Festival highlights the many facets of Yawarat's rich traditional heritage and draws attention to the best that ‘China Town’ has to offer.

Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand – Events Promotion Division
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 Ext. 3495-3499

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30 M long of Red Dragon, donated to the China Government, was being lighten in front of the China Town

Lighting the dragon


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A dragon-shaped lantern is put on display at the Odeon Circle in Chinatown as its residents commemorate His Majesty the King's 60th year on the throne and celebrate Chinese New Year. The dragon lantern, which is 6m tall, 60m long, and weighs 2,500 kg, is illuminated by 2,000 lightbulbs. It will remain on display for three months. — Somchai Laopaisarntaksin

Goddess inspires annual fire walk

WASSANA NANUAM

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At least 300 people, adults and teenagers, walked over a burning bed of charcoal in front of Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew shrine in Pattani yesterday during the annual celebration of the local Chinese goddess.

The atmosphere at the 144th annual celebration at the shrine in Muang district was lively, with a huge cheering crowd gathering to watch the fire walking, the highlight of the event.

Men of all ages queued up early in the morning for the chance to carry the open palanquin, or kieo, bearing the statue of Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew while walking barefoot over the glowing coals.

It is local belief that those who take part in parading the statue will be protected by the goddess, who will shield them from harm _ a comforting thought in the violence-prone deep South.

''We don't feel the heat of the fire because our minds are concentrated on Chao Mae Lim Kor Niew. The more faith we have in the goddess, the less we feel the heat,'' said Pongsakorn Charnnarong, 16. He insisted there was no need to utter magic words to keep his feet from burning.

It was the fourth time he had participated in the fire walk. He admitted being scared the first time he stepped out on to the searing coals.

Thosaphorn Vichitkul, 26, who made his seventh fire walk yesterday, said it was strictly restricted to men. Walking through fire stirred a sense of pride and bravery.

He believed the walkers would be spared from danger. On emerging from the flames the men are forbidden from showing any pain. Their friends pour sacred, cooling water on them. Charoen Theppitak, 56, who made his 10th annual walk over the coals yesterday said followers sought the divine protection of the goddess. Some men received minor burns, but others were unscathed, he said

Chinese New Year festival
Some snapshot were taken in Taipei

Click there to enjoy krub (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=7399032#post7399032)

New Year screen in Hong Kong

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Nice pictures !

Another side of tranquil to the China Town

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oh , this side of Chinatown looks great man. :)

Recent pics from Yaowarat
May 1, 2007

Chinese Temple on Charoenkrung rd.

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Yaowarat rd.

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Some beautiful buildings

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ต้นถนนเยาวราช

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Busy market

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The gate

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golden buddha
wat trimitr

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^^ I'm lovin' it. I grew up in Chinatown btw....so your pictures are now making me a bit homesick.... Brilliant pictures!

nice tour kab.:)

Nice pics, thanks for sharing, cHemon :cheers:

Getting hungry right the way And it looks so amazing with the new foot path lov it

Nice pics,I have come to chinatown this year, and made a joke there....

^^ jokes are not usually against the joker, but okay...

^^ jokes are not usually against the joker, but okay...

Nah, its called self-deprecating humor. Apparently the Chinese love it as much as the Brits, or is it just the disgrace of China who likes it? But then again, maybe the concept of humility is far from him. Shame as well.

^^ jokes are not usually against the joker, but okay...

oh, I made the joke with a young Thai girl. charming ......:cheers:

Don't worry. We're all waiting for more retarded comments from you.
Do you have nothing better to do than being ever so smart all the time?

Don't worry. We're all waiting for more retarded comments from you.
Do you have nothing better to do than being ever so smart all the time?

you are so smart, please respect yourself, otherwise I coundn't stop thinking you must be a girl! oh,maybe a widow!^^

you are so smart, please respect yourself, otherwise I coundn't stop thinking you must be a girl! oh,maybe a widow!^^

Your insults hurt like hell! I feel so insulted! :lol:

Mr Disgrace here can't even manage to dish it out properly. :lol:

I wonder what language it would have to be in to make that an insult...

I wonder what language it would have to be in to make that an insult...

Can you tell us what is the meaning of your avatar?:cheers:

^^ it means "Mind your own fucken' business"

^^ it means "Mind your own fucken' business"

oh, from the avatar we can see your aptitudes.^^
Hope you enjoy it yourself forever.:banana:

oh, from the avatar we can see your aptitudes.^^
Hope you enjoy it yourself forever.:banana:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Funny how nationalists end up disgracing their own country. Or maybe they're just proud of their country because they themselves have nothing to be proud of? Like their inability to insult, for one.... :lol:

I wonder why so many Chinese in CHINA TOWN for Thai goverment has ever forbidden using Chinese.

Thai government has ever forbidden using Chinese...

:lol: you can't speak Chinese in Chinatown! :lol: Grow up. Move on. Stop being a disgrace.

i think we should just ignore him...

enough is enough...

i think we should just ignore him...

enough is enough...

I think we should just ignore the above words !

มีหน้ามาใช้คำว่า "we" อีกแหน่ะ

ทำอย่างกะว่าตัวเองมีพวกซะงั้น :lol:

Well if you leave out food you'll attract cockroaches.
Stop feeding the cockroach.

มีหน้ามาใช้คำว่า "we" อีกแหน่ะ

ทำอย่างกะว่าตัวเองมีพวกซะงั้น :lol:

please say something about the topic:CHINATOWN, but I only see your cry!:banana:

Well if you leave out food you'll attract cockroaches.
Stop feeding the cockroach.

so many cockroachs here I have seen!^^
What means Yaowarat?

Goodness, does anyone understand his English? This is so confusing! I don't get it, is it supposed to be insulting?

And plus, the hypocrisy is :lol: telling others to stick to the topic but not doing so him/herself. I would have stopped, but now I'll do w/e I can to get 'em banned. Let the piss takes begin.

And plus, the hypocrisy is :lol: telling others to stick to the topic but not doing so him/herself. I would have stopped, but now I'll do w/e I can to get 'em banned. Let the piss takes begin.

Goodness, does anyone understand his English? This is so confusing! :bash:

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Chinese Temple on Charoenkrung rd.

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They should really restore the colors

^^
When was the temple built ? It looks great with the dragon carving on top of the roof.

When was the temple built ? It looks great with the dragon carving on top of the roof.]

This is Wat Leng Nei Yee (AKA Wat Mangkornkamalawat - Temple of Dragon and Lotus). It was built รn the year of AD 1871 and King Chulalongkorn has grant Siamese name for this temple as "Wat Mangkornkamalawat"

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nice pix, it's said many thailand people have chinese blood,isn't it? bump

nice pix, it's said many thailand people have chinese blood,isn't it? bump

yes, many forumers here have Chinese blood, but how about it?:banana:

^^ Was that an insult?



anyway. There have been many waves of Chinese imigrants to Thailand.

^^ Was that an insult?



anyway. There have been many waves of Chinese imigrants to Thailand.

What thought is in your brain, what result you will see!:banana:

I noticed lately that some Vietnamese-Chinese and Thai-Chinese when settled in America over a length of time will want to blend in with the older Cantonese community and adopt similar spelling of surnames. Most, however, don't adopt the mainland pinyin spelling. They prefer the Hong Kong style spelling of surnames.

I think it is a good thing. It brings conformity and unity to future generations. In the end, it is all about preserving the Chinese culture in America.

^^ lol do they do foot binding as well?

Tell me something, where do you live so that you can see these Vietnamese-Chinese/Thai-Chinese in America.

^They often have very long surnames and get tired of the non-Asians making fun of it and butchering the pronunciation. Often, these names contain the original Chinese surname in front of the Thai. I know one Thai-Chinese girl who just chopped off the Thai part and kept the Chinese name.

And the Viet-Chinese change their names because they often are viewed as less Chinese because of their Vietnamesized spelling of surnames as well as the fact that most of them don't wish to be identified as having anything to do with Vietnamese.

http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=13623

nice pix, it's said many thailand people have chinese blood,isn't it? bump

In my experience, Thai tend to emphasize their nationality over their ethnicity. They also adopt to a greater extent local customs compared to other overseas chinese. I have met many Chinese-Thai and I must admit for the majority of them their thinking and behaviour all struck me as Thai rather than Chinese. Apart from the fact they look Chinese, very little of the Chinese-ness come across. A lot of the younger ones do not even speak Chinese at all. There are exceptions of course. I became friends with someone who speaks good Mandarin and works as a translator, she was a graduate of Huaqiao Zhongzheng University in Thailand. I forgot the Thai name, it is Huachiao University or other, the one sponsored by chinese. I have actually been to the University many times on business. If I recall correctly it is at Bang-na. They actually hire Chinese lecturers and a have a small collection of Chinese artifacts. Very interesting.^^

^They often have very long surnames and get tired of the non-Asians making fun of it and butchering the pronunciation. Often, these names contain the original Chinese surname in front of the Thai. I know one Thai-Chinese girl who just chopped off the Thai part and kept the Chinese name.

And the Viet-Chinese change their names because they often are viewed as less Chinese because of their Vietnamesized spelling of surnames as well as the fact that most of them don't wish to be identified as having anything to do with Vietnamese.

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It depended. The Chinese who escaped China because of Communism to Vietnam (1945) tend to change their name back to Chinese when they're in America. A majority of Chinese-Vietnam who migrated before that speak mostly in Vietnamese. In fact Southern Vietnam were populated by the Chinese FIRST before Vietnamese actually settled there, so there are a lot of mixing going on in the South.