Surviving in Thailand requires a mindset change from the west.
It is a good philosophy to mind your own matters and not speak out against Thai’s for any reason, right or wrong.
It is very easy to get into a scrum with locals over what might be conceived a simple misunderstanding in the west.
Drinking only exasperates these types of problems.
Being quiet, kind and courteous can go a long way in Thailand.
Remember, Sabai Sabai.
Things will happen and you have to go with the flow.