A woman walks through an alley in the Talad Noi neighbourhood, long home to the ethnic Chinese communities of Bangkok. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
New Chinese migrants to Thailand hit with negative stereotypes, language barrier form ‘parallel communities’
- Unlike earlier Chinese migrants to Thailand, many ‘xin yimin’ are more transient and report finding social interactions with local Thais challenging
- Hindered by communication struggles and negative stereotypes, they tend to seek out their fellow Chinese in search of belonging and support
A woman walks through an alley in the Talad Noi neighbourhood, long home to the ethnic Chinese communities of Bangkok. Photo: AFP
