Only In Thailand!

[eyebee]

Took a couple of pics in Big C in Pattaya the other day. These are things you would only see in Thailand. If you've got pics of a similar nature, please post them here.

The first is a sign seen on the underside of a toilet seat.

And the second, I am quite flabbergasted by - in plain view in the outside area of Big C - would be illegal in many countries I reckon.

As I said, if you've got any more, post 'em here!

[Soutpeel]

Took a couple of pics in Big C in Pattaya the other day. These are things you would only see in Thailand. If you've got pics of a similar nature, please post them here.

The first is a sign seen on the underside of a toilet seat.

And the second, I am quite flabbergasted by - in plain view in the outside area of Big C - would be illegal in many countries I reckon.

As I said, if you've got any more, post 'em here!

And why would the second photo be illegal in many countries ???

[eyebee]

And why would the second photo be illegal in many countries ???

Well the Robertson's Golly has been removed from jars of Robertson's Jam in the UK as it was deemed to be racist. If that were racist then this depiction of a "Little Black S*mbo", is clearly racist too.

[PoorSucker]

Once I saw a sign "do not stand on toiletseat" fortunately it was in only in English

Here's some more from my private archive.

[bkkjames]

I have a mop at home that is called "Black Man" even has a depiction / graphic of what he should look like.

[Soutpeel]

And why would the second photo be illegal in many countries ???

Well the Robertson's Golly has been removed from jars of Robertson's Jam in the UK as it was deemed to be racist. If that were racist then this depiction of a "Little Black S*mbo", is clearly racist too.

Who said its a depiction of a "Little Black S*mbo".....could be a depiction of an Isaan rice farmer during Songkran...Only you are reading the racist connotation into the photo...

[Samuian]

Toothpaste formerly named "Darkie" changed to "Darlie"

Darky, or darkie, is a racist term formerly used primarily in the United States and Britain to refer to black people. The package featured an image said to have been inspired by an Al Jolson performance, that of a wide-eyed, smiling dark-skinned Black male wearing a top hat, monocle and bowtie. Because of the contrast with very dark skin, it was a common perception that the teeth of people of African descent were exceptionally white.

The evolution of Darkie/Darlie Toothpaste

Due to changing sensibilities regarding race and racism and efforts by certain interest groups, blatantly racist branding practices common in earlier decades began to end in the 1950s. In much the same way the tobacco brand name Nigger Hair had become Bigger Hare, the name of the toothpaste was changed in English-speaking markets to "Darlie" after the 1985 acquisition. Along with the name change, the image on the packaging was altered to reflect a less stereotypical, more contemporary one in much the same way the trademark character for Aunt Jemima pancake mix evolved over time.

Source:

In Germany a brand of chocolates made in my home town had a "black man", the "Sarotti-Moor", more some sort of cartoon pic, carried a tray,

This traditional German brand is only known in its home market. Due to political correctness the moor hasn't been carrying a tray anymore since 2004.

Poster:

However there other unusual sights too....

Note: "Beautiful Hostages"!

Edited January 20, 2009 by Samuian

[TJAN]

And why would the second photo be illegal in many countries ???

Well the Robertson's Golly has been removed from jars of Robertson's Jam in the UK as it was deemed to be racist. If that were racist then this depiction of a "Little Black S*mbo", is clearly racist too.

Yes in the UK.

[MSingh]

I have a mop at home that is called "Black Man" even has a depiction / graphic of what he should look like.

Yeah, i've got one of those at Home too...

Ok, i've got one, how about, a Father balancing his 6 - 9 months old Baby Boy/Girl with a Towel wrapped around it, on the Petrol Tank of his Chopper Motor Bike & Riding off with it there ??

No Camera on me at the time unfortunately..

[Kan Win]

These are things you would only see in Thailand.

Me photos:-

From Lop Buri

Wat Phra That, Doi Suthep, yes, inside the famous Temple

The road to Kan

Wong side of the road (normal on these roads BTW) in Kan

Massage anyone Hua Hin

Says it all really (BKK)

and for "Samuian" at the base of "The Big Buddha"

and my last two Kan only be found in Kanchanaburi

me all time favourite

Yours truly

Kan Win

[BlackBeach]

Pattaya - obviously...

Long Gun/Soi Cowboy - a few years back, dunno she's still there?

Surat Thani Airport

Pattaya

...and my all time favorite:

Pattaya

Edited January 20, 2009 by BlackBeach

[dave2]

how about two spirit house cleaners that wash all the figures inside and put them back then move to the next one !

some job eh !

dave2 : )

[JetsetBkk]

I have a mop at home that is called "Black Man" even has a depiction / graphic of what he should look like.

Does the black guy remind you of anybody?...

Edited January 20, 2009 by JetsetBkk

[ClaytonSeymour]

I have a mop at home that is called "Black Man" even has a depiction / graphic of what he should look like.

Does the black guy remind you of anybody?...

I guess there's something of a resemblance.

One of the in-laws neighbours has three lawn jockeys acquired from the US (daughter married & living in the US). I was actually surprised that you can still buy them over there. I haven't got a photo, but if you google 'lawn jockey', I'm sure you'll get the idea.

[susquosh]

Is photographing the underside of toilet seats purely a hobby?

[eggomaniac]

This was to keep fat people out of the swimming pool.

Edited January 20, 2009 by eggomaniac

[eggomaniac]

Ever been to the Suriaj Hospital Forensics Museum?

[ClaytonSeymour]

Ever been to the Suriaj Hospital Forensics Museum?

Several times. Last time I was stopped from using the camera, but not before I'd taken a few snaps and a video to boot. On the video you can here the pleasant young lady request - excuse me, no photo sir.

I've actually got quite a few snaps from my visits there, unfortunately, the best ones aren't digital.

[CroBiker]

Edited January 21, 2009 by CroBiker

[CroBiker]

[BigSnake]

Took a couple of pics in Big C in Pattaya the other day. These are things you would only see in Thailand. If you've got pics of a similar nature, please post them here.

The first is a sign seen on the underside of a toilet seat.

And the second, I am quite flabbergasted by - in plain view in the outside area of Big C - would be illegal in many countries I reckon.

As I said, if you've got any more, post 'em here!

Seem many of these over my long stay in Thailand, however; I must admit I am a bit jealous of the toilet seat sign, not because I would want to use the toilet like this, but because I could not do it in my wildest dream.

[CroBiker]

[Master Chief]

Nice ride in Patong, ice delivey truck.

Check out the door lock rope, inventive!

[CroBiker]

[CroBiker]

[divndave]

Some older ones I had

[thaihome]

Thread should be called things you probably would not see in the West, but most are hardly unique to Thailand. For Old China Hands, there are many such photos that have been in circulation for years, many are much more funny. Unfortunately I cannot find any of the old e-mails I used to get.

TH

[TAWP]

Long Gun/Soi Cowboy - a few years back, dunno she's still there?

I'm afraid to guess...so what is her purpose there?

[BlackBeach]

Long Gun/Soi Cowboy - a few years back, dunno she's still there?

I'm afraid to guess...so what is her purpose there?

Don't be...

When she wasn't knitting she was folding toilet paper into small pieces of Thai art

Edited January 21, 2009 by BlackBeach

[ourmaninbangers]

the one I like best is the thai embassy home page in UK

it said

" to enter the kingdom of thailand you must have a criminal conviction"!

that said it all....

there is no need to anyone to make fun when such treasures like this abound