I'm crazy about the Thai people for many reasons; not the least of which, is their often devout following of Lord Buddha's teachings.
Bangkok, like all big cities, has got its share of street dogs (soi dogs), but the dogs here are so incredibly mellow.
I originally thought it might be a result of the stiffing heat; but then I realized that didn't make ANY SENSE because they act much different than say the Manila or the Jakarta dogs. I now believe it's tied directly to how they are treated by the people; i.e. the 'Buddha thing'.
My fav flea-riddin' mutt hangs near a Starbucks, and since I'm a 'Seattle guy', I often hang near a Starbucks. I figure our meeting, had to be 'fate'.
Anywhooo, MY dog has a wonderful goofy-ass 'dawg-grin' he lays on me every time he sees me. If he could talk, I think he'd say, "Sawadee krup Dude, how ya doin'?"
He VERY PATIENTLY waits for pieces of my almond croissant, and it's quite easy to see behind the smile, in the eyes, 'khup khun krup'.
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Notes:
1. The almond croissant is his preferance, not mine.
2. sawadee krup is hello; in this case, YO
3. khup khun krup is thanks
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