Tokay Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 You see how they sit, can you do it? I've yet to see a farang who can. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NADTATIDA1 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 i can,it depends how overweight you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 All the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can do it but the floor too cold mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWheelMan Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I think it`s called the Asian squat. See it a lot in India and South East Asia. Tried it a few of times, but after a couple of minutes my body cramps up. Another trick is when the Thai ladies bend their fingers back during a traditional Thai dancing session. I’ve tried, but no way, Hosaee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can do it and I am out of shape. It has to do with flexibility but being thin helps. I can't do it for very long however neither can I sit cross legged for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmushr00m Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can do it, I was just in China and did that while I was having a smoke. I wanted to blend in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can do the Thai squat for about 14 seconds, and then I have to roll over on my side and try to straighten up. That is not entirely true, because I've had to learn to shit in the woods when on fishing or hunting trips, but I can't do it for the length of time an Asian can. That is one thing that always astounded me... even with the older folks who might even have arthritis. They can take that position for hours. No wonder they have no trouble with squat toilets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can do it. But as I get older, it's the getting up part that's difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boris52 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 its easy for me, im 75kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'm struggling to understand why one would want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eTiMaGo Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'm struggling to understand why one would want to? no chairs around and the floor is dirty? I can do it for maybe 15 minutes, not more, get pins and needles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) I'm struggling to understand why one would want to? It must be the toilette matter. Remember? Edited January 20, 2010 by Birdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louialive Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I have wondered if this position was do able by europeans. I am slim, strong legs from playing football etc but can't get down like that. What is it about our limbs that make it so difficult as I have never seen a thai person not be able to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixalex Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I've had to learn to shit in the woods Well, congratulations Ian. Mother would be proud i'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I have wondered if this position was do able by europeans. I am slim, strong legs from playing football etc but can't get down like that. What is it about our limbs that make it so difficult as I have never seen a thai person not be able to do it. They learn it in school at a young age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I've had to learn to shit in the woods Well, congratulations Ian. Mother would be proud i'm sure. And watch out for the bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Osborne Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I've had to learn to shit in the woods Well, congratulations Ian. Mother would be proud i'm sure. And watch out for the bears. excellent book by Katleen Meyes... has a whole chapter deticated to the squatting technique... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 its one of the 'you havent experienced the real asia' till you have squatted on a toilet, to do list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can squat, always could and hopefully always will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 You see how they sit Don't you get arrested for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 And watch out for the bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm struggling to understand why one would want to? no chairs around and the floor is dirty? I can do it for maybe 15 minutes, not more, get pins and needles... I find it very comfortable - I could do it for hours and have done. Maybe due to the many hours I spent learning to sit in the lotus position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krading Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Can't squat for anymore than a minute, bad knees. Played judo for years but couldn't kneel properly. Can't kneel at all now, that's why I can't get married here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2396 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's good to have important topics like this posted. This has been a major topic of my concern for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerboy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 When I as in Korea we called it the "kimchee squat", I guess it'd be called the "som-tom squat" here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Squatting is usually not too difficult if you are not overweight, but is everyone here who claims to be able to do what the OP asked really telling the truth? The 'Asian' squat keeps the soles of the feet flat on the ground. Non-Asians, (including myself), squat with my heels raised off the floor. If I force my foot flat on the floor, then I fall over backwards because my center of gravity doesn't allow this. Simon PS - Somewhere I have a great photo of 6 village kids squatting/balancing on the top of a fence, just like chickens!! Edited January 21, 2010 by simon43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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