A new voice must emerge, along with a new identity. What does this identity look like? Thais are not sure. As it is, English language speaking exists in
three characteristics: Students across the country who have learned a few words
in phrases in school; poor Essarn girls who have learned through their foreign
boyfriends, and hi-sos who have learned by living abroad. Because of this there is no clear English
interlanguage as is the case in neighboring countries. English language identity is tied into class,
and in Thailand
