crudy21 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Can someone explain to me all about Hi So? Is it a class thing? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phomsanuk Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Can someone explain to me all about Hi So? Is it a class thing?Thanks Even if your are not here you should figure out it means high society. The Thai that run/rule the Kingdom..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Can someone explain to me all about Hi So? Is it a class thing?Thanks Even if your are not here you should figure out it means high society. The Thai that run/rule the Kingdom..... as well as those who are just plain filthy rich. Houses in BKK, HK, NY, London. Educated in either UK or US (sometimes elsewhere, but not usually). Either they, or their kids have been abroad since 8, flying home at regular intervals. Member of the RSBC. Kids all usually working in merchant banking, high end consulting, selected government departments (eg MOF) or taking over the family business after a stint in the private sector. Money is no object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Wow, good concise summary, Samran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Can someone explain to me all about Hi So? Is it a class thing?Thanks excellent question and one that I'd never have thought to ask my mate. such serious stuffage is best reserved for forums. there is plenty of bandwidth here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Wow Samran did pretty much hit it on the head. I have seen that most of them tend to be at a minimum 2nd or 3rd generation HiSo. I haven't seen too many young (40 or below) self made HiSo types like you occasionally get in the States for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudy21 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hmmm some interesting replies, thanks for those! I never even clicked that Hi So came from High Society, silly Lo So me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learnthaipodcast Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 If you got money or not doesn't matter anyway. I never understood people who are jealous about other peoples wealth. Some of the rich kids can't be really proud of what they did because they did nothing and just get sponsored by their parents. But even if they feel extra special because their credit card bill gets paid by their parents. Let them be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Can someone explain to me all about Hi So? Is it a class thing?Thanks Even if your are not here you should figure out it means high society. The Thai that run/rule the Kingdom..... as well as those who are just plain filthy rich. Houses in BKK, HK, NY, London. Educated in either UK or US (sometimes elsewhere, but not usually). Either they, or their kids have been abroad since 8, flying home at regular intervals. Member of the RSBC. Kids all usually working in merchant banking, high end consulting, selected government departments (eg MOF) or taking over the family business after a stint in the private sector. Money is no object. And if you're a hi-so lady, you have big hair: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popshirt Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 And if you use the expression "hi-so" you aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave111223 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Kids all usually working in merchant banking Yes most of them are usually merchant bankers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotwumman Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Now now Dave - ladies present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves_the_1 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Member of the RSBC. what the Roswell Street Baptist Church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 And if you use the expression "hi-so" you aren't. not true, think of the word posh, the very poshest love to use that word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSingh Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Pretty much translates to " 2 Bob " where i'm from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surface Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Do Thai's think of Hi So as only "old money" or can "new money" be Hi So as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves_the_1 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Do Thai's think of Hi So as only "old money" or can "new money" be Hi So as well? i think nowadays any money will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitag1 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Old families are more respected / feared I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Member of the RSBC. what the Roswell Street Baptist Church haha, got confused with HSBC! Actually, it should be RBSC. The cool crowd hand out at the Polo club. Nothing wrong with that either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade100 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Oh but Thais just talk about a restaurant or a pair of shoes as being HiSo. It just means posh. I don’t think you have to be part of the mafia or a merchant banker to have a HiSo pair of shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It's all relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Its something that any girl needs to be to even have a chance with hooking up with me. I only go out with rich girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steele404 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Typical Hi-So behaviours: - Hanging around at Paragon / Emporium - Frequently attending Gala dinners and openings - Have a driver / servant do all the work for you (i.e. Making your driver wait and sleep in the car for 8 hours while you stop at Chanel and drinking Latte at Greyhound. - Thinks they are immune to the law and can get away by crying for their Papa and Mama. - Clubbing at Thonglor Street while showing off your new BMW rims and your black Audi TT. - Wears designer shades even though it's fking dark inside those night clubs. Fat Old Hi-So women characteristics: - The higher the hair (windshield), the more important you are. - Wear an ugly silk custome that doesnt even compliment the body while wearing smashingly red lipsticks with puffed up face full of talcom powder. - Being fat (the fatter you are, the more important. This shows that you have money. - Loves talking down or complaining to regular people about their services. Some notes: Sometimes there are hi-so wannabes, this can be easily spotted. For example: - You can notice girls at Siam who takes the BTS skytrain that wears a 200 baht skirt, a 99 baht shirt, an assortments of jewelry from Pratunam, while she carries a 50,000 baht LV bag and a 20,000 baht Motorola RZR V8. (this amount of money is waayyyy beyond their income / allowance). - These wannabes will strut on the so-called imaginary catwalks of Paragon 's escalators and walkways. There my friend, a true explanation on the Hi-so of Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Opposite of hi-so: "Kohn Baan-awk" (country bumpkin). We country bumpkins use the term "hi-so" a lot! Usually in a derisive sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2396 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Its something that any girl needs to be to even have a chance with hooking up with me. I only go out with rich girls. Tsk, tsk, tsk. I thought you were married already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudy21 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thanks for the replies guys, i certainly get the picture now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Typical Hi-So behaviours:- Hanging around at Paragon / Emporium - Frequently attending Gala dinners and openings - Have a driver / servant do all the work for you (i.e. Making your driver wait and sleep in the car for 8 hours while you stop at Chanel and drinking Latte at Greyhound. - Thinks they are immune to the law and can get away by crying for their Papa and Mama. - Clubbing at Thonglor Street while showing off your new BMW rims and your black Audi TT. - Wears designer shades even though it's fking dark inside those night clubs. Fat Old Hi-So women characteristics: - The higher the hair (windshield), the more important you are. - Wear an ugly silk custome that doesnt even compliment the body while wearing smashingly red lipsticks with puffed up face full of talcom powder. - Being fat (the fatter you are, the more important. This shows that you have money. - Loves talking down or complaining to regular people about their services. Some notes: Sometimes there are hi-so wannabes, this can be easily spotted. For example: - You can notice girls at Siam who takes the BTS skytrain that wears a 200 baht skirt, a 99 baht shirt, an assortments of jewelry from Pratunam, while she carries a 50,000 baht LV bag and a 20,000 baht Motorola RZR V8. (this amount of money is waayyyy beyond their income / allowance). - These wannabes will strut on the so-called imaginary catwalks of Paragon 's escalators and walkways. There my friend, a true explanation on the Hi-so of Bangkok WOW, that is a real gem post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotime Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Opposite of hi-so: "Kohn Baan-awk" (country bumpkin). We country bumpkins use the term "hi-so" a lot! Usually in a derisive sense. Baan awk is my word of the month. Thank you, so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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