VISION THAI看見泰國雜誌2016年9月號

VISION THAI本期封面故事專訪受邀參加台灣超級犀利趴的泰國搖滾天團【Slot Machine】（拉霸樂團），除分享他們眼中的台灣，也藉由訪談更加了解其所秉持的理念，如何藉由音樂的力量翻轉世界，讓泰國站上世界舞台。

另外，想聊聊最近台灣新南進聲浪高漲，泰國突然成了受矚目的選項之一，這陣子有很多人問我們相同的問題，「去泰國發展好不好？」容許我發發牢騷，畢竟當初來發展時，有多少人是抱持著在台灣好好的，怎麼會跑去泰國的「關懷」？那裡很熱、食物很髒、治安差、效率慢...，負面觀感排山倒海而來。當在泰國發展一段時間，發現有些問題的確存在，但哪個地方至善至美？台灣過去把泰國看得太落後，現在又把泰國想得太美好。這著實凸顯出眼光狹隘。我想，是時候掙脫框架了！用客觀角度來看待。有光明就有黑暗；有機會就有風險；有好就有壞。

「去泰國發展好不好？」這問題實在太廣泛，答案要看所謂發展的定義，發展什麼、如何發展，以及綜合性格、背景經歷等等來做評估。而且，這從來就不該是「好」或「不好」的問題，如果，有一天，我們的問題能脫離「好」與「不好」二分法思維，或許就能開啟新視野。

或許，就像Slot Machine一樣，找出自己的價值，用最有自信的那一塊與世界接軌吧！

In the cover story, we are honored to have an interview with Thai rock band ‘Slot Machine,’ which had been invited to perform in SUPER SLIPPA 2016, a music festival in Taiwan. In addition to sharing what they saw in Taiwan, they also further explained their firm belief and how they rocked the world with the power of music and put Thailand on the world stage.

Recently, Thailand is suddenly drawing a lot of attention because Taiwan is promoting a new southbound policy aimed at strengthening economic and political ties with Southeast Asian countries. I’ve been frequently asked this same question: “Is it good to relocate to Thailand?”

Allow me to grumble a little. I received plenty of concerns when I first came to Thailand. “Aren’t you doing well in Taiwan? Why do you want to move to Thailand, a country with hot weather, dirty food, inefficiency, poor security,” and all kinds of negative comments.

After living in Thailand for a while, I’ve realized that there are indeed some problems, but there is no such thing as a perfect place. Taiwan used to think of Thailand as an underdeveloped country in the past and now regards Thailand as a promised land full of new opportunities. The above scenario highlights the narrow-mindedness often seen in our society. I think it’s time to think outside the box! If you see things objectively, you will realized that if there be light, then there is darkness; if chance, risk; if good, bad.

“Is it good to relocate to Thailand?” This question is too broad. It depends on what you would like to do and how you plan to do it. Plus, your personalities, backgrounds, etc. should be taken into consideration as well. On the other hand, it shouldn’t be a simple yes-no question. If one day we can change our mindsets and get rid of “black or white thinking”, maybe we will be able to gain a new perspective.

Perhaps just like what I’ve learnt from Slot Machine: Find your values and show your best to the world!