Silly signs around the island? Seen any - got any?

[Neilly]

Now, Watson, what, quite, do you postulate that this curious, yet specific, gesture is implying, eh?

(Another lovely poster - thanks Trop!)

The wife thinks it's 'OK'...i.e. the driver of the orange car is giving the blue car the OK to go...quite why the blue driver is flicking the 'V's' I have no idea LOL

[xen]

Now, Watson, what, quite, do you postulate that this curious, yet specific, gesture is implying, eh?

(Another lovely poster - thanks Trop!)

The wife thinks it's 'OK'...i.e. the driver of the orange car is giving the blue car the OK to go...quite why the blue driver is flicking the 'V's' I have no idea LOL

It looks more like a "up yours " sign the blue car is giving

[robsamui]

Now, Watson, what, quite, do you postulate that this curious, yet specific, gesture is implying, eh?

(Another lovely poster - thanks Trop!)

The wife thinks it's 'OK'...i.e. the driver of the orange car is giving the blue car the OK to go...quite why the blue driver is flicking the 'V's' I have no idea LOL

Perhaps she's not familiar with this gesture - see vid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiMIxMWJSkk

R

[PoorSucker]

Frenchman in orange car, Brit/Aussie in blue car.

[Gatorade]

Frenchman in orange car, Brit/Aussie in blue car.

[Gatorade]

Ohmigawd! I was admiring a Thai guys jeep the other day and gave him the thumbs up when I saw him! What exactly does it mean in Thailand?

[PoorSucker]

Ohmigawd! I was admiring a Thai guys jeep the other day and gave him the thumbs up when I saw him! What exactly does it mean in Thailand?

Thumbs-up in Thailand

This gesture of agreement or approval is an easy reflex when language barriers are at play. Try to avoid it in Thailand, though, where it’s a sign of condemnation. It’s typically a child’s gesture, the Thai equivalent of sticking out your tongue. People will likely be more bemused than hurt if you slip up. Still, it’s a good one to avoid.

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-common-gestures-easily-misunderstood-abroad/

[robsamui]

Frenchman in orange car, Brit/Aussie in blue car.

ooo - have you noticed that Thai thumbs are longer than Spock's ears?

R

[robsamui]

Ohmigawd! I was admiring a Thai guys jeep the other day and gave him the thumbs up when I saw him! What exactly does it mean in Thailand?

Thumbs-up in Thailand

This gesture of agreement or approval is an easy reflex when language barriers are at play. Try to avoid it in Thailand, though, where it’s a sign of condemnation. It’s typically a child’s gesture, the Thai equivalent of sticking out your tongue. People will likely be more bemused than hurt if you slip up. Still, it’s a good one to avoid.

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-common-gestures-easily-misunderstood-abroad/

Chuckle . . . thanks for the heads up (or is that rude over here)? Every time I have to take a photo of a Thai chef with a special dish he has made, he always gives a thumbs up. Every single time. Perhaps he's trying to talk to me in my own gestures. Or is he havin a laff? Now I'm really confused!

BUT . . . that makes me ask - what's the Thai gesture for approval, then? Their version of thumbs up?

R

[xen]

Ohmigawd! I was admiring a Thai guys jeep the other day and gave him the thumbs up when I saw him! What exactly does it mean in Thailand?

Thumbs-up in Thailand

This gesture of agreement or approval is an easy reflex when language barriers are at play. Try to avoid it in Thailand, though, where it’s a sign of condemnation. It’s typically a child’s gesture, the Thai equivalent of sticking out your tongue. People will likely be more bemused than hurt if you slip up. Still, it’s a good one to avoid.

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-common-gestures-easily-misunderstood-abroad/

Chuckle . . . thanks for the heads up (or is that rude over here)? Every time I have to take a photo of a Thai chef with a special dish he has made, he always gives a thumbs up. Every single time. Perhaps he's trying to talk to me in my own gestures. Or is he havin a laff? Now I'm really confused!

BUT . . . that makes me ask - what's the Thai gesture for approval, then? Their version of thumbs up?

R

I was always under the impression that if you gave a thumbs up in Thailand it was the same as saying you are , or it is, number one / very good. If it is done with a smile it always seems to be accepted with goodwill.

The aussie two finger gesture has long been replaced the middle finger salute . Has been popular ever since Dennis Hopper gave the bird to the rednecks in Easy Rider . What a monumental film that was.!

[samuijimmy]

I think it depends on the situation for the thumbs up here ... expression on face etc!

Perhaps this guy was trying to tell me some thing yesterday, when I stopped to look at these bikes! ....either that or he had flees in his armpit

[Mole]

This is a food stall in my neighbourhood. I already told her that the English is really bad and she should cut it out. The intention was that she doesn't have pork.

It's been a year and it's still there.

The irony is that the owner/cook is an obese person.

[user786895]

At the junction between the the 4169 (Ring Road) and the 4170 at Hua Thanon.

[Mole]

I think I'd get lost just by looking at all those signs..

[samuijimmy]

Toilet sign Nathon Hospital .... 2000 baths for smoking!

[Tropicalevo]

Not sure if this one is a real spelling mistake or not.

[limbos]

Fisherman's Village, yes, I would like some of THAT food please

[Mole]

You'd thought they'd know how to spell "Martial" by now.

At least Petchbuncha got it right.

But one of the boxers is "Semen" from Russia...

[PoorSucker]

When you fill up your tires at PTT on Ring road, Chaweng, you can bring the air with you.

[samuijimmy]

At Namuang 2 trek to the waterfall ...

[evadgib]

Jimmys photos @#110 should be translated into Thai & placed either end of Lamai beach road!

[robsamui]

When you fill up your tires at PTT on Ring road, Chaweng, you can bring the air with you.

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Noooooo - it is asking you to take the air with you when you've finished!

Obviously they don't want too much free air lying about on the forecourt.

R

[robsamui]

At Namuang 2 trek to the waterfall ...

Nice one Jim - looks like they've had 5 or 6 goes at this notice until they decided the top one was best!

R

[robsamui]

Jimmys photos @#110 should be translated into Thai & placed either end of Lamai beach road!

Along with all the signs that say "please drive on the left". They're all in English.

There is a serious need for one of these signs every 10 feet - in Thai!

R

[Paangjang]

At Namuang 2 trek to the waterfall ...

Nice one Jim - looks like they've had 5 or 6 goes at this notice until they decided the top one was best!

R

I like the way they even got the exclamation mark in the warning sign the wrong way up.

[Dancealot]

I think it depends on the situation for the thumbs up here ... expression on face etc!

Perhaps this guy was trying to tell me some thing yesterday, when I stopped to look at these bikes! ....either that or he had flees in his armpit

Sore armpit? He gave you the finger!

[evadgib]

I saw 2 cars in quick succession yesterday which appeared to be hire cars. The logo on the doors read "Dare to drive":)

[xen]

I saw 2 cars in quick succession yesterday which appeared to be hire cars. The logo on the doors read "Dare to drive":)

Dare to drive maybe means they dare you to drive on the same road as they drive Thai style.

[wayned]

Makro Samui.

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Do I have to drop my pants and removed my underwear before I enter?

[samuijimmy]

Makro Samui.

Samui june 2013 011.jpg

Do I have to drop my pants and removed my underwear before I enter?

Well if you do .... keep your knickers on!