Slob in jomtien

[lovinglifeinthailand]

I was food shopping in one of the big supermarkets yesterday with the gf, dressed as I normally am when out in public with clean shorts and an ironed t-shirt

When I turned into the next aisle to see a western man, no idea of nationality looking like he had just been dug up. What made it worse was he was swigging from a bottle of beer and stunk of B O.

I just don't understand why people would act like that. I would understand if he was a down and out living on the beach, but the guy obviously has a roof over his head as he was buying food that needed cooking. How hard is it to shower and lay off the beer for an hour whilst shopping.

My point is I felt embarrassed that people would think we are from the same place, as to Thais a white guy is just a farang regardless of what country they are from.

There are many respectable men out here but it's these slob's giving us a bad name.

I wonder if they are like this in there home country, or is it that they come here and give up, and they know the gf wont leave them while they are paying?

Looking at the Thai gf she was not happy.

[Sam Gold]

"My point is I felt embarrassed that people would think we are from the same place, as to Thais a white guy is just a farang regardless of what country they are from"

Most Thais aren't stupid and can tell the difference between you and him.

[thehelmsman]

I've had the same experience at Tesco with a white guy ordering food at KFC, no shirt and fat. <deleted> or at airport see guy with 70's shorts and tank top - that's trashy behavior no matter where you are.

[lovinglifeinthailand]

I understand that, but people do generalize.

Look at the bad rep Russians get on here, and most of them are pleasant people.

I was talking to a thai guy about English football and he told me all the fans are hooligans and like to fight.

Which goes to show a few bad apples can sway opinions.

[CPT]

It is remarkable the number of westerners with hygeine issues that one runs across here in Thailand. Having said that, I consider T-shirts to be underwear or gym apperal so I'm not so sure you (or any of us) should complain about other westerners reflecting badly on an entire race.

[lovinglifeinthailand]

It is remarkable the number of westerners with hygeine issues that one runs across here in Thailand. Having said that, I consider T-shirts to be underwear or gym apperal so I'm not so sure you (or any of us) should complain about other westerners reflecting badly on an entire race.

I wear smart t-shirts not the type you use for the gym or a under garment. I also wear shirts and polo shirts. I was just trying to show I was

clean and smartly turned out.

The guy in question was dirty.

[Neeranam]

You must have very low self-esteem if you feel threatened by some bum. When you point a finger at someone, there are three pointing back at you. In Pattaya, the alcoholics judge the sex-addicts, the sex addicts judge the alcoholics, the football hooligan judge the junkies, the wise judge noone.

[jpinx]

It tells a lot about the girl who will tolerate that for the sake of being "supported"

[norrona]

I understand that, but people do generalize.

Look at the bad rep Russians get on here, and most of them are pleasant people.

I was talking to a thai guy about English football and he told me all the fans are hooligans and like to fight.

Which goes to show a few bad apples can sway opinions.

you should have mentioned about the mass brawl at Pattaya United not so long ago.....or the Thai party for a Japanese company that ended up in a full on riot with someone shot not so long ago either....

but yes I am a West Ham supporter and liked a good old tear up in my youth

on topic it's no 1 nationality that does this...you go towards the borders of Thailand and take a public bus with the farm folk on there thai people can make a mean smell but like a lot of things they choose not to admit it

Edited December 16, 2013 by norrona

[lovinglifeinthailand]

Forgot to mention he was wearing the standard wife beater, singlet, vest or whatever anyone else calls them.

[Showbags]

It is remarkable the number of westerners with hygeine issues that one runs across here in Thailand. Having said that, I consider T-shirts to be underwear or gym apperal so I'm not so sure you (or any of us) should complain about other westerners reflecting badly on an entire race.

I wear smart t-shirts not the type you use for the gym or a under garment. I also wear shirts and polo shirts. I was just trying to show I was

clean and smartly turned out.

The guy in question was dirty.

Clean and smartly turned out hey...gimme a break.

Talk about pompous...maybe the other guy had been working at home all day, sweating it out in the garden, dropped around the corner to grab some food for a sanga and was a tad thirsty.

[lovinglifeinthailand]

So many angry people on here. No sorry no low self- esteem. I just like people to show a little self respect, when out in public places.

He had a half filled trolley so I guess did not pop out for a quick bite. come on how hard is it to have a wash and put

something clean on?

[CPT]

It is remarkable the number of westerners with hygeine issues that one runs across here in Thailand. Having said that, I consider T-shirts to be underwear or gym apperal so I'm not so sure you (or any of us) should complain about other westerners reflecting badly on an entire race.

I wear smart t-shirts not the type you use for the gym or a under garment. I also wear shirts and polo shirts. I was just trying to show I was

clean and smartly turned out.

The guy in question was dirty.

And I wear nice boxers, but I tend to not go out in public without them covered by some other garment. My point is we all have different standards shaped by our diverse cultures, rearing, and experiences. I don't feel like the fact that you wear t-shirts in public reflects badly on me any more (or less) than the gentleman with poor hygein does but I think it is important to remember that you were not respectably attired yourself by the standards of some. One of those 'he who is without sin' and casting stones situations.

[metisdead]

As Jomtien beach is related to Pattaya, moved to Pattaya forum.

[Soutpeel]

It is remarkable the number of westerners with hygeine issues that one runs across here in Thailand. Having said that, I consider T-shirts to be underwear or gym apperal so I'm not so sure you (or any of us) should complain about other westerners reflecting badly on an entire race.

I wear smart t-shirts not the type you use for the gym or a under garment. I also wear shirts and polo shirts. I was just trying to show I was

clean and smartly turned out.

The guy in question was dirty.

Clean and smartly turned out hey...gimme a break.

Talk about pompous...maybe the other guy had been working at home all day, sweating it out in the garden, dropped around the corner to grab some food for a sanga and was a tad thirsty.

Exactly

One mans clean and smartly turned out another man's slob me thinks.....while venturing out side your farang ghetto, one must dress appropriately in freshly ironed trouser's, dress shirt, polished shoes and cravat before presenting oneself to the natives..... Where were you born man ? A barn ? Polo shirts are exactly that ......for playing polo, and why exactly were you shopping in this manner, don't your native servants do the shopping for you ?.....I hate to think what one wears for dinner ?.....a safari suit, with a comb in the sock and flip flops ?

[Showbags]

It is remarkable the number of westerners with hygeine issues that one runs across here in Thailand. Having said that, I consider T-shirts to be underwear or gym apperal so I'm not so sure you (or any of us) should complain about other westerners reflecting badly on an entire race.

I wear smart t-shirts not the type you use for the gym or a under garment. I also wear shirts and polo shirts. I was just trying to show I was

clean and smartly turned out.

The guy in question was dirty.

And I wear nice boxers, but I tend to not go out in public without them covered by some other garment. My point is we all have different standards shaped by our diverse cultures, rearing, and experiences. I don't feel like the fact that you wear t-shirts in public reflects badly on me any more (or less) than the gentleman with poor hygein does but I think it is important to remember that you were not respectably attired yourself by the standards of some. One of those 'he who is without sin' and casting stones situations.

I agree, a suit and tie is minimum requirement to go shopping in a supermarket.

[lovinglifeinthailand]

The difference is the vast majority of people would find poor hygiene and drinking beer walking around a super market is not normal behaviour.

[thehelmsman]

How you were brought up shines through as one gets older. If you were raised as trailer trash, chances are that will be the normal for you.

[paddyjenkins]

Okay, fair cop, that was me in the supermarket and sorry I offended you but I blame my upbringing

Edited December 16, 2013 by paddyjenkins

[HeavyDrinker]

How dare he not be wearing a tuxedo and full evening dress while shopping in a holiday resort....

but it's these slob's giving us a bad name.

I hope he carries on 'giving you a bad name". Most of us create and maintain our own reputations here you pathetic little man.

[lovinglifeinthailand]

haha once again on tv people want to cause a fight. I am not saying I go out to shop dressed to kill. I do however make

sure I am clean. I also don't think drinking beer whilst food shopping is needed.

[HeavyDrinker]

haha once again on tv people want to cause a fight. I am not saying I go out to shop dressed to kill. I do however make

sure I am clean. I also don't think drinking beer whilst food shopping is needed.

Well you came here with one of the more ludicrous posts in a long time (which takes some doing) so what do you expect?

Possibly this villain broke wind violently, cocking a leg to facilitate "easy release" and farted out of harmony with the piped music, near the coffee aisle too. You should have followed him all day and let us know of any other misdemeanours he may have perpetrated while shopping....

Keep us posted please....

Edited December 16, 2013 by HeavyDrinker

[Soutpeel]

haha once again on tv people want to cause a fight. I am not saying I go out to shop dressed to kill. I do however make

sure I am clean. I also don't think drinking beer whilst food shopping is needed.

So did you confront said offensive individual and make your objections known or did say nothing and then get on TV and start bleating ?

[jpinx]

Probably the most interesting thing about this guy is the range of reactions he provokes -- all without trying

[seajae]

mate, I will have to agree with you on this, there is no need to be sucking an a bottle of piss in a supermarket, dress codes/hygeine are each persons choice, they want to smell bad, be dirty and wear crap when they do their shopping its their choice. Yes it might offend people but if they dont give a shit it just goes to show that they dont even respect themsleves so why should we, its what each person does that reflects on them as individuals, just learn to ignore them and keep your own standards.

[lovinglifeinthailand]

How dare he not be wearing a tuxedo and full evening dress while shopping in a holiday resort....

but it's these slob's giving us a bad name.

I hope he carries on 'giving you a bad name". Most of us create and maintain our own reputations here you pathetic little man.

That's a bit strong you call me a pathetic little man, because I feel people should not being drinking beer in a super market and keep up

there personal hygiene.

[Yahooka]

Yeah,plenty of dirty slobs around.I was eating in Sisslers in Royal Garden last month when a guy on one of the neighbour tables suddenly decides that this was an excellent place to cut his toe-nails !!!!

Body odors can have a natural cause(except being dirty),but the one of the things that annoys the hell out of me here is guys without a shirt that ventures in to supermarkets and resturant.....disgusting !!!

[Soutpeel]

How dare he not be wearing a tuxedo and full evening dress while shopping in a holiday resort....

but it's these slob's giving us a bad name.

I hope he carries on 'giving you a bad name". Most of us create and maintain our own reputations here you pathetic little man.

That's a bit strong you call me a pathetic little man, because I feel people should not being drinking beer in a super market and keep up

there personal hygiene.

So will ask again did you confront the objectional individual and make your opinion known ?

Did you report said person to shop management as drinking alcohol in a public place in this manner could in fact be illegal ?

Did you report him to the tourists police, your local MP or congressman ?

[Soutpeel]

Yeah,plenty of dirty slobs around.I was eating in Sisslers in Royal Garden last month when a guy on one of the neighbour tables suddenly decides that this was an excellent place to cut his toe-nails !!!!

Body odors can have a natural cause(except being dirty),but the one of the things that annoys the hell out of me here is guys without a shirt that ventures in to supermarkets and resturant.....disgusting !!!

Just be thankful they are not wondering around with their gentlemen's bits hanging out

[paddyjenkins]

haha once again on tv people want to cause a fight. I am not saying I go out to shop dressed to kill. I do however make

sure I am clean. I also don't think drinking beer whilst food shopping is needed.

You opine that when shopping in a supermarket alcohol isn't needed, as if you are so high and mighty in your clean shorts and ironed T-shirt, but what is he was an alcoholic? Didn't think about that did you! Well, let me explain. An alcoholic is unable to undertake normal activities without alcohol, so maybe he was drinking beer precisely because he did need it...for medical reasons.

I think what you are is a bigot and an alcoholicist.