cnxnicolas Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am not that clever in "ThaiVisaForum-speak " but I have the impression it is related with (to?) the Thai police. Anyone ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 BIB - a thing to keep your babies clothes clean whilst feeding or another name for the cops, think of colour of their uniforms in the UK Boys in Blue maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Boys In Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Used by Farangs who want to pretend to be all ghetto-experienced and 'in' on any police dealings. Pretty sad usually. There's a couple more expressions like that. EDIT: Present company excepted, of course. Edited August 3, 2011 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up-country_sinclair Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I've always understood it to be "boys in brown". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Blatantly Incompetent Ba****ds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Blatantly Incompetent Ba****ds. The only person to give the correct meaning so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 You mean it's not Butter is Better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 You mean it's not Butter is Better!! Now now Sam, you know we made a distinction some time ago by putting "is" instead of I But of course B is B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansai Sam Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Can't blame a guy for trying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 .....and all this time I thought BiB was an indication of their investigative prowess...... Brains in Butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnxnicolas Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 OK. Thanks to all of you for your reactions. This new valuable knowledge makes me feel much more mature here in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 .....and all this time I thought BiB was an indication of their investigative prowess...... Brains in Butt Bandit's in Brown.... I think the term originally came from the UK = Boys in Blue.....referencing the UK police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Blimey, it's Bobbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Blimey, it's Bobbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapoon Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 While we are on the subject, why do BIB wear black and some brown and some other colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 While we are on the subject, why do BIB wear black and some brown and some other colours. To distinguish between the real police and the amateur thieves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Down my way they now have GiB. And I do love a women in uniform. If you`re lucky one may put you under close arrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto21 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Used by Farangs who want to pretend to be all ghetto-experienced and 'in' on any police dealings. Pretty sad usually. There's a couple more expressions like that. EDIT: Present company excepted, of course. So 'winnie' you know all about being ghetto, do you? Me,like being of the booyakasayah gang…I have to say I thought it meant 'boys in brown' but reading the replies I see it has many variations, nice one! You are so yesterday, but please enjoy the 18th century! Eeeye! Peace out! Edited August 3, 2011 by Tonto21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhammer820 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 It can be used for Boys In Blue (Western) and Boys in Brown (Thailand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 You mean it's not Butter is Better!! This thread originated in the Chiang Mai forum and it often does stand for Butter is Better restaurant in that forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galong Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Down my way they now have GiB. And I do love a women in uniform. If you`re lucky one may put you under close arrest. Believe It's a Boy Edited August 4, 2011 by Galong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23423981 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Bigger Is Better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Stupid me - all this time I thought it meant get out your wallettttt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I thought it was Big in Bangkok.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 TIT ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 TIT ??? This Is Thailand.... possibly a ripoff of the sign at Liverpool football club...."This is Anfield" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNF55 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 TIT ??? This Is Thailand.... possibly a ripoff of the sign at Liverpool football club...."This is Anfield" You can also replace TiT with 'SOFT' - So <deleted> Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latindancer Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Bribery Is Best Bribe-taking Incompetent Bozos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebBangkok Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Boom In Bum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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