8 hours ago, kenk24 said:

I don't think I am going out on a limb here to say that you prefer to see the big boobs on a woman, more so than on a man... 

 

On a rare visit to Jomtien, I was sitting in a restaurant, across from the Gulf, enjoying my view of the gently rolling surf, when a shirtless fellow with a hairy back and large moles, sat in between me and my view of the sea... it did not help my appetite... 

 

 

Perhaps he thought the moles were a 'beauty spot '.

All the anger about a shirtless man.  Do you realize how petty this is?  Thais for the most part don't care half as much as you.  If I see a ripped man shirtless, I think he looks goofy.  Only my opinion and at the same time realize I'm capable of even more ridiculous acts.  

I have a six pack but have come to the conclusion being shirtless is not going to get the reaction I desire so I wear a shirt.  Others think it will and I'm cool with it.

As for fat and sweaty farangs having a fun time shirtless, do what makes you happy.  Conforming to what others deem acceptable is stupid in most cases.

A pet hate of mine is adults who walk with flip flops and make that scraping sound. It reminds me of a lazy child but when adults do it,  drives me nuts.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Rc2702 said:

A pet hate of mine is adults who walk with flip flops and make that scraping sound. It reminds me of a lazy child but when adults do it,  drives me nuts.

 

 

So that's what did it....

14 hours ago, impulse said:

 

In over 6 years, I've never left my BKK apartment complex without long pants, a collared shirt and socks.  And within the complex, the only time I'm missing one of those items is to swim in the pool.

 

Still, I object to characterizing any human being as "quality" or not, based on what they wear in the tropics on holiday.  While I'm appalled at the appearance of some of the nicest, most generous people I know, it's easy to separate the person from their quirks.

 

They may have different standards of dress than I do, but that doesn't make them less than me, or anyone else walking the planet. 

 

 

Well said sir. I couldn't agree more. 

Not too keen on the shirtless look myself, more so because the sweat ends up on the furniture. Nothing pisses me off more than if someone turns up to visit me and decided to sit shirtless on my couch, leaving me with the BO.

Cheap air travel has unfortunately made it possible for these vile poeple to come to Thailand. 

22 hours ago, sfokevin said:

Equally as bad are the ones walk with an open bottle of beer... 

 

I even saw one holding hands with a European woman ! The depths of depravity !

4 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

Not too keen on the shirtless look myself, more so because the sweat ends up on the furniture. Nothing pisses me off more than if someone turns up to visit me and decided to sit shirtless on my couch, leaving me with the BO.

 

That's a good reason I bought faux leather or vinyl furniture...this is the tropics after all

42 minutes ago, dbrenn said:

Cheap air travel has unfortunately made it possible for these vile poeple to come to Thailand. 

 

Yet, a lot of them are the wealthy ones.  And some of the budget travelers are the most respectful...

 

2 minutes ago, tonray said:

4 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

Not too keen on the shirtless look myself, more so because the sweat ends up on the furniture. Nothing pisses me off more than if someone turns up to visit me and decided to sit shirtless on my couch, leaving me with the BO.

That's a good reason I bought faux leather or vinyl furniture...this is the tropics after all

 

And it's not as if wearing a shirt cancels out the odor.  Industrial strength deodorant and a lot of showers are the only things that do it for me in BKK.  And I've learned that wearing dark shirts is a no-no unless I can change them when I come indoors.  The salt stains make it look like someone poured dust on me when I get cooled off and the sweat dries up.  That's been driven home since black became the color of choice in the past 12 months...

 

49 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Yet, a lot of them are the wealthy ones.  And some of the budget travelers are the most respectful...

 

True. Perhaps I should have said that travel has become so easy, rather then cheap. Until budget airlines, Agoda and the like made travel so easy, generally only the more intrepid people would make it as far as Thailand, with the great unwashed only venturing as far as Benidorm. Now, disgusting lager louts are everywhere in Thailand, like a plague, with total disregard for local customs and giving us all a bad reputation.

23 hours ago, impulse said:

 

In over 6 years, I've never left my BKK apartment complex without long pants, a collared shirt and socks.  And within the complex, the only time I'm missing one of those items is to swim in the pool.

 

Still, I object to characterizing any human being as "quality" or not, based on what they wear in the tropics on holiday.  While I'm appalled at the appearance of some of the nicest, most generous people I know, it's easy to separate the person from their quirks.

 

They may have different standards of dress than I do, but that doesn't make them less than me, or anyone else walking the planet. 

 

 

Socks in the tropics?  Don Johnson would not be impressed!

2 minutes ago, torrzent said:

Socks in the tropics?  Don Johnson would not be impressed!

 

I think I can live with that.

 

Not restricted to beach areas. Up in Isaan many do exactly the same. Ride motorbikes shirtless, or walk around with the shirt undone - it seems mostly to display their tattoos. Almost like they are in their late teens again. You say hello to them in passing and they barely have enough confidence to lift their eyes from the ground to acknowledge you back. It is odd. Maybe a mid life crisis? 

 

Walking around your immediate neighbourhood is completely acceptable, many of the locals do the same. There is no need to wear formal or even near formal dress, just shorts, tshirt and thongs (flip flops), whether you are going to Tesco or Immigration. Obviously not have offensive logos on the shirt.  

 

Only things like work and celebrations (wedding, funerals, work related events etc) warrant anything more in my opinion. 

Several Thai Immigration Offices have posted signs that it's not OK to wear shorts or thongs:

8 minutes ago, JLCrab said:

Several Thai Immigration Offices have posted signs that it's not OK to wear shorts or thongs:

 

Several? Or all? Would be interesting to know. 

 

The ones I have been to in the past and the one I frequent now, I have not seen any signs, nor have the staff had any issues with my dress. I would say I was overdressed based on the other expats there. 

Edited October 4, 20178 yr by wildewillie89

I wear long trousers on two occasions, flying and in Bangkok. Smart tailored, golf shorts seem to be acceptable for government offices. Only wear T shirts to the gym or beach. 

Korat so more than one:

The height of bad manners for sure....but to answer your question, they probably do it to get the tan, simple really.

On 10/3/2017 at 9:23 AM, impulse said:

 

In over 6 years, I've never left my BKK apartment complex without long pants, a collared shirt and socks.  And within the complex, the only time I'm missing one of those items is to swim in the pool.

 

Still, I object to characterizing any human being as "quality" or not, based on what they wear in the tropics on holiday.  While I'm appalled at the appearance of some of the nicest, most generous people I know, it's easy to separate the person from their quirks.

 

They may have different standards of dress than I do, but that doesn't make them less than me, or anyone else walking the planet. 

 

Well said!

 

Considering most of us men - even married ones - eye up the birds in the bars as we walk, I don't have any issues with the wife looking at a fella with his shirt off. Most of the handsome good body types rarely have money anyhow.

The most offensive example I saw was an obese gentleman walking around Tesco with just a tiny pair of breifs on. Even the locals were speechless

On ‎10‎/‎2‎/‎2017 at 6:44 PM, Pilotman said:

Why do so many Farangs walk and ride about shirtless off the beach areas?  Okay, if you  are lucky enough to look like Adonis on a good day then maybe you have some justification and pride in your own body ( although I would save it for the beach and pool)  but the ones I  inevitably see are old, fat and  look ridiculous. I saw one in  SCG yesterday and  another two in Tesco the day before.  I could hear the Thais talking about them and  their appearance in the most derogatory terms.  I just dont get it. 

Why?  Because some just get it into their pointy little heads that they're "entitled" to wear what they please anywhere and everywhere in a "beach town".   'Can't blame the locals at all for their reaction to such in-their-faces slovenliness from foreigners.  I avoid these orcs myself.

 

 

Edited October 4, 20178 yr by hawker9000

12 minutes ago, BWPattaya said:

The most offensive example I saw was an obese gentleman walking around Tesco with just a tiny pair of breifs on. Even the locals were speechless

Was it this guy?

One of the most disgusting sights one could see. It becomes a million times worse if you encounter one on a crowded BTS next to you.

13 minutes ago, amvet said:

Was it this guy?

 

I love the headgear.

17 hours ago, Rc2702 said:

But you clearly cared when you realised you were in the dunces class where spelling was concerned. Your habitual use of spell check has done you the world of good. B-. keep it up.

Mods i thought grammer police come troll come stalkers. Were discouraged from this forum or is it a case of if your face fits!.

A flame post has been removed.

On 10/3/2017 at 9:44 AM, Pilotman said:

Why do so many Farangs walk and ride about shirtless off the beach areas?  Okay, if you  are lucky enough to look like Adonis on a good day then maybe you have some justification and pride in your own body ( although I would save it for the beach and pool)  but the ones I  inevitably see are old, fat and  look ridiculous. I saw one in  SCG yesterday and  another two in Tesco the day before.  I could hear the Thais talking about them and  their appearance in the most derogatory terms.  I just dont get it. 

It is a bit like being an Aussie and going to Bali, you spend a lot of time cringing at the less than salubrious tourists, the Expats less so and the fly in fly out workers are generally pretty good.  The type described in the above come into the same category, totally cringeworty for most of us.