Why are tourists crazy over Thailand's 'elephant pants'?

By AGENCY

 

‘Elephant pants’ can often be found throughout Thailand’s capital Bangkok in shops and markets.

 

When in Thailand, you can spot a tourist from afar by the “elephant pants” they’re probably wearing. If you want to dress in a way that screams “I’m a foreign backpacker” at locals, there’s no better choice.

 

Fashion is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to elephant-patterned trousers.

 

Renato Moran from Peru bought his elephant pants during a visit to a royal palace in Thailand.The so-called elephant pants are rarely worn by local Thais, but these light and breezy trousers can be found in abundance in tourist areas such as along the pubs and hostels of Bangkok’s Khaosan road, once made famous by the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

 

 

Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2020/02/21/why-are-tourists-crazy-about-thailand039s-039elephant-pants039

 

-- The Star 2020-02-21

I think the western females like them, because it doesn't make their ar*e look so big ! ????????????????

21 minutes ago, webfact said:

When in Thailand, you can spot a tourist from afar by the “elephant pants” they’re probably wearing.

I always thought it was a running dog that pants, and the owner wore trousers.

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

When in Thailand, you can spot a tourist from afar by the “elephant pants” they’re probably wearing.

Ah, tourism crashes, numbers of visitors plummet, so what should a lazy journalist do...hmm. 
 

I know, make up a beyond nonsense story which both mocks visitors and

promotes stereotypes. 
 

Bravo. 

 

14 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said:

I think the western females like them, because it doesn't make their ar*e look so big ! ????????????????

But the elephant print gives a hint...

I can just about handle seeing every western female tourist wear them, although painfully unoriginal or in anyway authentic......But when I see Men wearing them it makes me lose faith in Humanity

Yeap! These along with those fisherman's pants are truly awful. When I was a backpacker, it seemed that many people were in competition with each other to have clothes like a d***head. People were purposely dressing down in some weird and condescending cultural appropriation. 

Jeez, i just realized what i need to make my life better, a pair of elephant pants..

..(to wear secretly at home in the wee hours)

How about those fugly 50-baht flip-flops.

...and those towering 100 kg backpacks?

<deleted> are they carrying inside?

Surely it ain't clothes...I can tell you that.

They wear them because they think it hides their flaws !

 

(and it keeps the girl watcher watching)

Light and cool

Block mozzies

Cheap

 

Why wouldnt tourists wear them?

I'm told that every tourist from Europe last month bought a pair.

 

Both of them.

 

 

1 hour ago, UbonThani said:

Light and cool

Block mozzies

Cheap

 

Why wouldnt tourists wear them?

Agreed. I use them (pattern or colour not important) wouldn't use them leaving the house though.

I was told Anutin hands them out to farangs at the airport

Edited February 21, 20206 yr by JustAnotherHun

Better all the western female tanks wear those pants than Leggins. Should be mandatory to them.

21 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

I was told Anutin hands them out to farangs at the airport

Only if they accepts the face masks.

3 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

Only if they accepts the face masks.

If there were elephants on these masks no farang would refuse to take one.

I cant find a pair that  wont rip the first time I squat.

I like em..

But then again I like backpackers to as they are a refreshing change from boring conversations about pensions/health care/investments/visas and the ineluctable fact that the evil communist Chinese are taking over the whole world..and have been doing so since they kicked Chiang out in 1949.????

 

I had a great conversation with a young Russian guy about the battle of Borodino whilst standing in the queue at Savannakhet..it really brightened up my day.

 

and..remember if it isn't the "Chicoms" it's the Russians or the Emperor penguins of Queen Adelaide island...

Ladies like it because it's cool....that is, it has a good airflow for all the areas covered...????

14 hours ago, rkidlad said:

Yeap! These along with those fisherman's pants are truly awful. When I was a backpacker, it seemed that many people were in competition with each other to have clothes like a d***head. People were purposely dressing down in some weird and condescending cultural appropriation. 

I'd put cargo shorts w/ a checked shirt & sandals into a similar category identifying a d***head, wouldn't you? Hence scammers and bent cops often target the wearers of such as easy, well-deserving marks. Now if a Thai wears that combo, would it be also be a weird and condescending cultural appropriation? ???? Actually most of the condescension in this thread will be directed towards the backpackers. We all feel so utterly superior to that group. Among others, of course.

 

Me, I wouldn't wear the so-called elephant pants out, but they're handy to throw on at night as pajamas if the weather suddenly turns cool, for a quick trip to the mailbox, or sitting out on the balcony in cooler weather. I might also wear a Japanese yukata, however, which would really offend our posters' self-righteous sense of propriety.

 

15 hours ago, Kemp87 said:

I can just about handle seeing every western female tourist wear them, although painfully unoriginal or in anyway authentic......But when I see Men wearing them it makes me lose faith in Humanity

I want some.

4 hours ago, BigStar said:

I'd put cargo shorts w/ a checked shirt & sandals into a similar category identifying a d***head, wouldn't you?

I'm a tad concerned to learn that this classic and practical style has become an object of ridicule... 

 

On the subject of elephant pants, I welcomed them like a long lost friend when I first came to Asia in the mid 90's and they were all the rage. It's rather surprising to see their resurgence. 

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Why are tourists crazy over Thailand's 'elephant pants'?

What does this non-news do in the Thailand news line?
You do not believe that after the dissolution of the main opposition party to the military junta that runs this country that this kind of thread is completely irrelevant ...
There is no shortage of lines on this forum; put it somewhere else.

Well, they’re light, breezy, comfy and protect you from sunburn. Considering how hot, humid and sunny Thailand is, I’d say they’re perfect! I have a pair, too, but I wear them only around the house.

5 hours ago, BigStar said:

I might also wear a Japanese yukata, however, which would really offend our posters' self-righteous sense of propriety.

If anyone wants to be offended, Ill post a pic of myself in a Sarong. Braless too.

Usually worn by liberals, best to avoid them 

"Well, yes there's a life threatening virus circulating....but have you seen our circus pants?"