On 1/30/2026 at 8:04 AM, Gottfrid said:

So, you break into your own home every time you get home. 😉

Peasant!

What do you suppose the butler is for?

On 1/30/2026 at 12:03 AM, Harrisfan said:

Do you use one?

If so whats in it?

I have one for power bank, glasses, vitamins.

Its army style so looks "manly"

Very well made with drink holder. Can attack beer opener to outside.

it never looks manly... 555

On 1/30/2026 at 1:14 PM, NanLaew said:

I know what they are. I'm asking why?

Alcohol wipes became a feature of the covidphobe, but scented, lanolin treated, perfumed or moisturizing wet wipes are for girls and girlymen. Maybe they're really w__k wipes?

Heaven's sake man! They are used to wipe your bum after taking a dump, espeically if (heaven forbid), there is no bum gun.

On 1/30/2026 at 6:03 AM, Harrisfan said:

Do you use one?

If so whats in it?

I have one for power bank, glasses, vitamins.

Its army style so looks "manly"

Very well made with drink holder. Can attack beer opener to outside.

What a stupid topic to be concerned about, if people need to take a bag then take it, if not then do not, what difference does it make?

Been carrying the same model Eagle Creek shoulder bag for more than twenty-years. Can carry most of what I need, currently I usually carry phone, glasses case, paper wipes, etc. but there is room for more if need be.

If I am traveling out of province I add my passport in a Eagle Creek passport bag which has its stitching needing attention. Buy good quality and it should last for years, style be damned.

Still on EBay for $20. https://www.ebay.com/itm/157630400631

22 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

I like beaches. Most bars in Thailand are boring. Prefer riding motorbikes and doing things. Beer isnt cheap in bars and Thai beers arent much good.

To summarise:

Beaches suck here.

Bars are boring here.

Motorbikes attract high mortality rates here

Beer is expensive here

Beer is bland here.

And you're still here.

12 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Walking 10km without vitamins is not a good idea. Power bank for the mrs.

I dont sit in condos doing nothing.

So you live in a condo, how crap-e is that, no wonder you hate Thailand with such a low living standard.

And you said beer is expensive, you can't have much money then if you think that is the case.

A bar probably becomes boring if you are in it. 😀

15 hours ago, roo860 said:

Have this.

We got this. Never locked a door at hour farm, not at day, not in the night. But we never leaves it empty either.

Feels good that you still can live like when we where kids in Norway, Go to bed and sleep with open doors.

I use a small one. After being pickpocketed years ago, I started putting everything in my front pockets and found the bag to be more comfortable. There don't seem to be many professional pickpockets here in Thailand, but where there are, buttons and zippers are just speed bumps. In southern Mexico, they use razor blades to slit the pocket so that the wallet just falls out. In my case, there were 3 that worked together while I was boarding a bus.

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

To summarise:

Beaches suck here.

Bars are boring here.

Motorbikes attract high mortality rates here

Beer is expensive here

Beer is bland here.

And you're still here.

You missed out all those that disagree with it are;

Trolls

Lefties

less well educated

etc

14 hours ago, Suetape said:

Pockets yes - Cargo Pants NEVER..

It depends on design.....Some are well cut & designed ....Others look bulky, rough, & patchwork.....

I bought a belly pack in Chatuchak about 25 years ago for $9, multiple zippered pockets, been using it all over the world, never once pickpocketed. Sorry, no Man Purses for this guy, crossover or whatever. Mine sits under my shirts, you may not even know its there.

4 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

So you live in a condo, how crap-e is that

Funny take. Plenty of very wealthy people who actually travel the world deliberately choose condo living — security, lock-and-leave convenience, and zero maintenance dramas while they’re away. When they are home, it’s usually panoramic views, rooftop gardens, pools, gyms, and on-site staff — not chasing gardeners or worrying about break-ins.

But hey, enjoy the soi dogs, fences, and sleepless nights. If you ever get fortunate enough to sample the high life, you might understand why condos exist 😉

1 hour ago, Explorator en Actione said:

I bought a belly pack in Chatuchak about 25 years ago for $9, multiple zippered pockets, been using it all over the world, never once pickpocketed. Sorry, no Man Purses for this guy, crossover or whatever. Mine sits under my shirts, you may not even know its there.

How handy can you make it? And how elegant can you pull out your items or devices?

On 2/1/2026 at 12:49 PM, Explorator en Actione said:

I bought a belly pack in Chatuchak about 25 years ago for $9, multiple zippered pockets, been using it all over the world, never once pickpocketed. Sorry, no Man Purses for this guy, crossover or whatever. Mine sits under my shirts, you may not even know its there.

Belly purse

Nothing in my pockets..missing from the photo..my phone using it to take the photo.

Oops, bankbook is also in my bag

30 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Nothing in my pockets..missing from the photo..my phone using it to take the photo.

Oops, bankbook is also in my bag

Ditched the wallet ages ago.

Phone does payments, digital cards, bankbook and licence.

Cash is just an emergency fallback now.

6 minutes ago, Nemises said:

Ditched the wallet ages ago.

Phone does payments, digital cards, bankbook and licence.

Cash is just an emergency fallback now.

It's Thailand, many things are still cash buys, eg my local fresh fruit and veg market, wallet also holds debit card, and both Thai drivers licences, and for some stupid, nostalgic, reason, my Australian driver's licence.

2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Belly purse

You syt Tomaaah-toe, we say Tomaaaay-toe….same same but different. My brother calls it an ass pack worn frontwards. Best $9 I ever invested. Peace

1 hour ago, Aussie999 said:

It's Thailand, many things are still cash buys, eg my local fresh fruit and veg market, wallet also holds debit card, and both Thai drivers licences, and for some stupid, nostalgic, reason, my Australian driver's licence.

Photos of Thai licences on your phone are accepted. My Australian licence (NSW) is now digital, maybe not in your State. Every fruit and veg market in Thailand has a QR code displayed or on their banking app - if not (which I have once in 5 years in Thailand) buy something from a nearby shop and buy some cash from them as well to give to the ‘cash only’ shop.

On 2/1/2026 at 9:01 AM, NanLaew said:

To summarise:

Beaches suck here.

Bars are boring here.

Motorbikes attract high mortality rates here

Beer is expensive here

Beer is bland here.

And you're still here.

Sounds like you hate Thailand.

4 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

On 2/1/2026 at 9:49 AM, Explorator en Actione said:

I bought a belly pack in Chatuchak about 25 years ago for $9, multiple zippered pockets, been using it all over the world, never once pickpocketed. Sorry, no Man Purses for this guy, crossover or whatever. Mine sits under my shirts, you may not even know its there.

Belly purse

Fanny pack worn the wrong way round.

4 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Fanny pack worn the wrong way round.

If its behind you, how can you get anything out of it, it basically becomes non-functional, so whats the point. I’ll stick with my Belly pack Thank You Very Much…… Peace

18 hours ago, Nemises said:

Photos of Thai licences on your phone are accepted. My Australian licence (NSW) is now digital, maybe not in your State. Every fruit and veg market in Thailand has a QR code displayed or on their banking app - if not (which I have once in 5 years in Thailand) buy something from a nearby shop and buy some cash from them as well to give to the ‘cash only’ shop.

At least 2 fruit & veg markets near me, do not have QR... So I assume many don't, including roadside stalls, another thing, cash is quicker, Bolt driver, taxis etc prefer it.

31 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

At least 2 fruit & veg markets near me, do not have QR... So I assume many don't, including roadside stalls, another thing, cash is quicker, Bolt driver, taxis etc prefer it.

Bolt app links to your bank account, so no cash is required.

Very unusual that a market or roadside vendor doesn’t have their banking details available to enable them to receive payments electronically, if so, get them their cash from a nearby vendor - as already explained.

On 2/2/2026 at 5:57 AM, Aussie999 said:

Nothing in my pockets..missing from the photo..my phone using it to take the photo.

Oops, bankbook is also in my bag

no condoms? Is your mrs following this tread? 555

Yes I have one.. very practical, then I don't need to fill upp my pockets with all the garbage I have in my man bag .. 😁

17 hours ago, Explorator en Actione said:

If its behind you, how can you get anything out of it, it basically becomes non-functional, so whats the point. I’ll stick with my Belly pack Thank You Very Much…… Peace

You can slide it around from back to front in a fraction of a second. That's like saying backpacks are non-functional because they are behind you.

1 minute ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

You can slide it around from back to front in a fraction of a second. That's like saying backpacks are non-functional because they are behind you.

Very true and what emoji do you have for that one Mr ColeBoz?

Lol

3 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Very true and what emoji do you have for that one Mr ColeBoz?

Lol

I'm emojiless.