dukkha Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 To make it specific I will refer to gay thai men whom i have observed, however, think it is endemic in the entire thai culture....I have observed over the years living here the sleep habits of thai men. It amazes me. The positions in which they can sleep. Knees up in the air. Sleeping on a chair in front of the computer, easy. My partner is practically a contortionist when it comes to sleep positions. Is it only me? I dont think we westerners can drop off so easily as the thais, to sleep that it. I have often thought it might be chronic depression behaviour but I think not. Have seen three lads sprawled on a couch, all asleep...is it the weather, something in the genetic make up, laziness, real exhaustion...dunno but fascinates me still...there is a fluidity about the asian body language I like. Not the uptigtness of the west, shirt tucked in with a sensible belt...and of course we have all looked at the face of Angels, in some cases, who just close their lids and lay with uber ease...Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nongkhai Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 " ... Is it only me? ... " You are not alone! [ Posed of course, but I've walked in on him napping in every one of those positions (except for the legs on the wall . . . I was having fun), and didn't really know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laa Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Great pictures! and I will second the "you are not alone in thinking this!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryGee Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 More pictures of sleeping men, pls. You look so vulnerable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 my partner of six years did not have a proper "Lay-Z-Boy" until last month. He often fell asleep watching TV in uncomfortable positions. some friends may recall me having an interim partner who was very cuddly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Now picture says a thousand words....I think you got the picture Nongkhai...wunnerful snaps......!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightcrew1 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I like this post. Never thought much about the bf sleeping habits as I thought him to be unique - but apparently he is not! I went through my photos and could only find a few, though not as funny as the OP. Just thought I would share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 I like this post. Never thought much about the bf sleeping habits as I thought him to be unique - but apparently he is not! I went through my photos and could only find a few, though not as funny as the OP. Just thought I would share. You see flight crew....Glad i am not the only one to observe...I think we just dont have it in the Western gene make up.. I think we should start a Sleeping Gallery, I reckon we could put up some great shots, like the ones already posted....The Great Thai Sleep 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) The most common situation in which you'll see young Thai men asleep... And if you're a teacher, you'll see some of the most gawd-awful sleep positions at the end of any boring lecture... Edited August 4, 2009 by toptuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreemd13 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) The most common situation in which you'll see young Thai men asleep... And if you're a teacher, you'll see some of the most gawd-awful sleep positions at the end of any boring lecture... Just my opinion: you start sleeping, if it is just boring. Will it be a boring job or a boring lecture or .... (you are) a boring non-important company. Imagine, how much difficulties I have in Thailand. I am just sleeping 4 hours a day (only when I am lazy), which already no Thai can handle/understand. Much more problems for me, if I don't need any sleep when it is NOT boring Edited August 4, 2009 by vreemd13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Just my opinion: you start sleeping, if it is just boring. Will it be a boring job or a boring lecture or .... (you are) a boring non-important company.Imagine, how much difficulties I have in Thailand. I am just sleeping 4 hours a day (only when I am lazy), which already no Thai can handle/understand. Much more problems for me, if I don't need any sleep when it is NOT boring I understand the philosophy of life you propose: "If it is boring, I can sleep. It doesn't matter to anyone else. I am relieved of any responsibility." Edited August 5, 2009 by toptuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Sleep is the Thai default position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Now Scott I think you just might have something with the default spin..if it all gets too hard or too much, sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdavids Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I've lived here for 12 years and have always been fascinated by the sleep thing. In fact, I joke to friends that it would make an interesting pictorial book - "Thais Asleep." Except, you would need a camera with you 24 hours a day, capturing everything from taxi drivers who nod off at the wheel, to waiters asleep on their feet (not kidding)! Not only can they sleep in a multitude of positions; they can fall into a sound sleep within a minute or so. Another interesting thing I've noticed, having had a few of them around me over the past decade, is that they can also remain in one position for hours, if not all night. No tossing and turning for this lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 pdavids...that is just my point, they are at ease and thus the same position for long periods does not disturb them in any way....to be so comfortable in your own skin allows you to sleep as you wish...we just dont have it in the West....sadly.. I've lived here for 12 years and have always been fascinated by the sleep thing. In fact, I joke to friends that it would make an interesting pictorial book - "Thais Asleep." Except, you would need a camera with you 24 hours a day, capturing everything from taxi drivers who nod off at the wheel, to waiters asleep on their feet (not kidding)! Not only can they sleep in a multitude of positions; they can fall into a sound sleep within a minute or so. Another interesting thing I've noticed, having had a few of them around me over the past decade, is that they can also remain in one position for hours, if not all night. No tossing and turning for this lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twschw Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 My guy piles pillows on his head when he sleeps. You know, those little square ones. I'm talking about 5 or 6 of them. He does toss and turn alot though. Btw, he would KILL me if he found out I posted pics of him sleeping. Do I dare risk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightcrew1 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 My guy piles pillows on his head when he sleeps. You know, those little square ones. I'm talking about 5 or 6 of them. He does toss and turn alot though.Btw, he would KILL me if he found out I posted pics of him sleeping. Do I dare risk it? Risk it...but don't tell him! LOL! My bf would kill me if he knew I posted his pics on here! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchtouch Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'll try and take some pictures of my students sleeping on ...2 chairs when they have a break. very clever. At last a funny topic on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Glad that some of you have responding positively and humourously to my own madness....let there be more of it! Dukkha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sorry; forum rules: "15) Not to use ThaiVisa.com to post any material which is knowingly or can be reasonably construed as false, inaccurate, invasive of a person's privacy,..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Yeah, the original posts were highly amusing, but could wind up as trouble... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightcrew1 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Yeah, the original posts were highly amusing, but could wind up as trouble... Ooops, Sorry Mods!!! Never even thought of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krading Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Sorry; forum rules: "15) Not to use ThaiVisa.com to post any material which is knowingly or can be reasonably construed as false, inaccurate, invasive of a person's privacy,..." What's the difference between posting pictures of your partners and posting pictures of your or somebody elses kids? Don't children have the same right to privacy? Bureaucracy gone mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Children are PROPERTY, don't you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think the other photos were taken in a public situation, presumably with the subjects of the pictures aware they were in a public situation. If the thread cannot go on without discussions of moderation, it will be closed very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromphuket Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Children are PROPERTY, don't you know? Permission was granted and yes that is a butterfly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krading Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hmm, I can almost see up his shorts. No, I'm joking. I know what you mean about weird sleeping positions. I'll post some photos of my step son when I lash out and buy some new batteries for my camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-jr- Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Very zen indeed. It's quite easy to sleep. Just close your eyes, empty your mind and relax. I think we Thais practised this by meditation since we were young. Only difference is that in meditation, you focus on one thing. To sleep, you focus on nothing. I once asked my b/f why it took him so long to fall asleep (it usually took him half an hour after light-off to sleep), he just said that there were many things in his mind and he needed time to shake them off. I have a complex and demanding work as well, but I don't have much problem to clear my head when needed. I'd credit that to the meditation training. About the position, I'm not sure if I can do the one with legs on the wall, but I can sleep on a chair with my legs over the armrest, or on my back on the floor with my legs on the bed, or "the thinker" pose (convenient in lecture room or library). Somehow most Thais like to sleep with their arms and legs bent (I just looked at old photos or me and my friends). How the other parts of the body will be is up to the environment and imagination. I'm glad many people here find that cute instead of weird. lol Just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromphuket Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hmm, I can almost see up his shorts.No, I'm joking. I know what you mean about weird sleeping positions. I'll post some photos of my step son when I lash out and buy some new batteries for my camera. Almost, so what about the butterfly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkha Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Very zen indeed. It's quite easy to sleep. Just close your eyes, empty your mind and relax. I think we Thais practised this by meditation since we were young. Only difference is that in meditation, you focus on one thing. To sleep, you focus on nothing. I once asked my b/f why it took him so long to fall asleep (it usually took him half an hour after light-off to sleep), he just said that there were many things in his mind and he needed time to shake them off. I have a complex and demanding work as well, but I don't have much problem to clear my head when needed. I'd credit that to the meditation training. About the position, I'm not sure if I can do the one with legs on the wall, but I can sleep on a chair with my legs over the armrest, or on my back on the floor with my legs on the bed, or "the thinker" pose (convenient in lecture room or library). Somehow most Thais like to sleep with their arms and legs bent (I just looked at old photos or me and my friends). How the other parts of the body will be is up to the environment and imagination. I'm glad many people here find that cute instead of weird. lol Just my 2 cents Spend more than 2 cents, refreshing to read the thai take on it...I have never found it weird, just fascinating how asians seem to have a fluidity, physically, that I find absent in the West...its one of the reasons I live here, there is no hard edge to interaction that I find in the West..especially amongst homophobic males of whom the West can boast many.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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