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If that's what's holding you back, don't worry. Thai people are very chill and kind. Also the economy is very dependent on tourism, so dealing with westerners is part of that - it's something people are used to for better and for worse. And, the US has not fucked Thailand over anywhere near as much as the surrounding countries (vietnam & cambodia, mostly, but even those folks are extremely gracious). People will appreciate you if you are kind, polite, and try to follow local customs.
It's not the only thing.. just an excuse. I have tons. I have a 3 year old. I don't have any vacation funds saved. I don't think my wife would enjoy the food the way I would. I really would like to go someday, maybe for a couple of weeks. Maybe in 5-10 years.
That's nice and I'll keep it in mind. For now I'm avoiding airports in my own country.
You'll find yourself explaining whats wrong with Trump more often than explaining that you don't support America and Americans have exactly zero influence on its actions; when I was there last year, Vietnamese liked him because the only thing they knew about him was the tarriffs on China and the Chinese often thought MAGA just meant develop America, the way China developed itself.