Hi Sassie,

Thai cultures can be hard to understand for westerners sometimes. I agree with many who previously replied to you and want you to think in term of pros and cons before you make your final decision. I am a bit lucky that I am a Thai guy who studied and worked in the West for years before returned to Thailand so I've learned some of the western cultures. I can blend the two to make life a little easy with my farang FG.

For my part, we are doing extremely well. She knows Thai cultures and are learning Thai language from me and her co-workers. Being able to understand Thai language is very important! It helps your relationship, believe me. I hope you know the language already. Your Thai BF also needs to learn English. At least, you two can have a better communication.

So give it a try in April. If things are going well, you can make your final thought. Good luck and hope to hear good news from you.

In Singapore, thousands of shoppers are buying ''funky monkey'' underwear - Chinese New Year briefs marking the Year of the Monkey, which starts on Jan 22.

An ugly-looking monkey caught by Reuters and posted on this Yahoo news page bears an unsettling resemblance to part of the male anatomy which I had not seen before (the resemblance, not the anatomical bits and pieces).

No wonder we hide ourselves away in our underwear!

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...key_underwear_1

In Singapore, thousands of shoppers are buying ''funky monkey'' underwear - Chinese New Yerar briefs marking the Year of the Monkey, which starts on Jan 22.

Can't wait for Year of the Snake

(happens to be my horoscope)

Reminds me of the novelty animal g-strings for men - ever seen them? Scary thing (scarier than the monkey's face ) is some men don't realise they're novelty items

I can't see the appeal of G-strings. Forget the fact I passed by wear-by date about 10 years ago (I'm too ugly now). They just look so ... uncomfortable.

And then there's the cleanliness thing. Erk.

Personally think the g is great - 2 cheeks are better than 4

On men , well that's a different story - not even on the Chippendales do I find them flattering. However, there are men who think they can get away with it - have some stories that would make your head spin!

I'd like to see a girl in a G-string again. It's been 100 years since I last saw a woman in that state. As for men...you're right.

They are such vain creatures. No one can tell them what to wear.

That Playboy man, Hugh Heffner, probably still thinks he looks good in one, and he's in his 70s.

Still, a G-string can be a good indicator of a man's vanity or propensity for self-delusion.

If a guy undressed for you, you noticed he was wearing a G-string (not much chance of missing it) and his body was eminently unsuited to it, then that would tell you all you need to know about that guy...which is to say, RUN!

This reminds me of a terrible sight I once saw about 13-14 years ago. There was this old farang guy (German I think) who used to walk around in a red g-string. 65, overweight and in a g-string. Just the remembrance makes me shudder. Anyway, when he went into town he would put on a t-shirt. Guess he thought that made him look a bit more respectable!

If a guy undressed for you, you noticed he was wearing a G-string (not much chance of missing it) and his body was eminently unsuited to it, then that would tell you all you need to know about that guy...which is to say, RUN!

Funny you should mention this - will reveal an extract from my life (seeings we're all mates)

Was once seeing a guy (in oz) and at dinner we started to discuss my umbrella, which happen to have a leopard print on it - see I bought it in a lingerie store in Paris. Anyway the discussion lead into lingerie (esp what he liked) and being a typical aussie (and smart a**) told him that thought it would be great if he wore a leopard print g - he had a big smile and just assumed he got the joke. Anyway back at his place we're fooling around (this being a pg rating won't reveal anymore) and as it happens he was wearing a fluffy, leopard print, g-string! I was in hysterics and he was quite annoyed, as it took quite some time for me to compose myself - at least if he had started pounding his chest and saying "me Tarzan you Jane", I would've given him points for creativity. The relationship didn't last very long after that.

So mrentoul you're correct that it is an indicator of a man's vanity

sbk have seen these men who wear a g without shame . Actually, my friends and I started a scoring system for the most revolting g and speedo (which shouldn't be worn unless you're a part of the olympic swimming team), on samet. After a few drinks we were contemplating making scoring cards, like the ones used in diving. However we just resorted to shouting out our scores - thankfully no one understood what we were going on about

ekk!! I think I saw that g-string wearing farang on Had Rin last year.

The Texi boat drivers were rolling over laughing as he walked by

for the most revolting g and speedo (which shouldn't be worn unless you're a part of the olympic swimming team), on samet.

I would like to be able to say that the men on the gay end of the beach (any beach in Thailand, it doesn't matter) look better in speedos. Of course I mean the Thais, not the beer-bellied farang.

I have two small fears: if I said that, people would accuse me of being gay and vain.

OK, I've changed my mind. I'll say it.

Men on the gay end of the beach look better in speedos.

Actually, almost any Thai man on any beach, no matter what end, would look good in speedos I should think. It's just that gay men seem to take more care of their bodies.

By all means, I'll be taking it slow w/the guy. He's been in a monastery (as a novice, then a monk) since he was 12, but I'm still a little leery about the whole thing because, as I mentioned, we spent a few weeks together (but he was a monk at the time) and now we communicate only through email. But, you never know how these things will turn out...it could be really nice!

I don't wish to hijack or divert the thread at all but this comment raised major concerns in my mind about the chap, and perhaps any of the ladies here who have contact with the original Poster might consider passing them on.

Usually - not always, but usually - a child of 12 would only enter into the noviciate, and then continue on to become a Monk in adulthood, if he had no other alternative, i.e. he was destitute and had no family to support him. The only other explanation would be that he was a very devout Bhuddist.

Bhuddist precepts forbid direct contact between an Ordained Monk and any female; perhaps I am reading more into "we spent a few weeks together" than I should, but if he WAS a Monk at the time I would seriously question his character, and his motives for entering into, and continuing, such a relationship - particularly with a Farang girl new to Thailand and almost certainly not aware of all the implications.

I agree with everything everyone says.

I like the one in the green G at the green chairs on Jomtien

Men on the gay end of the beach look better in speedos.

Actually, almost any Thai man on any beach, no matter what end, would look good in speedos I should think. It's just that gay men seem to take more care of their bodies.

personally think the hot pants are sexier

Green butt floss!! We gave a perfect ten to a guy on samet who wore a fluoro (yes, fluoro!) green g! It was a shocking sight, esp since he had a body like Big Bird's - skinny legs with a big, round belly.

Sounds pretty awful.

Sounds pretty awful.

I apologise to the Big Bird look-a-likes, prefer the Snuffleupagus types

Nat, I love your taste in men...

And you're all right. I'd even join in with the score cards myself.

Nat, I love your taste in men...

Thanx

They're just so hard to find - too many adorable and useful qualities and attributes

Speaking of the score cards, need some more judges . It would be quite a sight actually - a line of deck chairs with people flashing score cards

I personally prefer the Oscar the Grouch types. Blue always was my favorite color. Guess it would have to be a blue g string on a small hairy body with a big nose. HMMM... nothing like my husband, guess I will have to start looking around. Perhaps a samee noi??

Guess it would have to be a blue g string on a small hairy body with a big nose.

sounds like a greek guy I saw on mykonos