David48 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Do you trust a Thai - Seriously! I know that question will have many approaches ... but this is my spin. Got a haircut the other day, local village Lassie. 80 Baht haircut, rounded up to 100 Baht with a tip. Haircut was average, not good, not bad ... just average ... (I'm a very Hunsum man you know ... according to the ladies and the Indian Suit Tailors). The head massage good ... she even trimmed my eyebrows, at my request. Now, every other person who has performed that simple task grabbed a comb, some scissors or clippers and, as I sat upright in the chair, snipped away. But no, she had to recline me in the chair as if I was in one of those Business Class seats in an Airline (I'm dreaming now ... ) and, while almost horizontal, clip the hirsute brows. Then came the bit I was worried about. Out of the Hairdresser's kit bag came the cut-throat razor ... I quickly looked to the floor below to ascertain if there was a 'Sweeney Todd' style trap door and relieved to see only tiles behind me. So, now to the trust part ... Had I been in Italy, where the steamed hot white towel and the cut-throat shave was a daily routine for some ... I might have agreed. But sitting in a Thai village local hairdressers shop, in front of her house ... I politely declined. Did I do the correct thing? When it comes to various practices ... things that maybe are not normally associated with the Thai Culture, do you trust a Thai to competently complete the task? Oh ... my Thai gf liked the haircut ... I'm just happy that I survived ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bernard Flint Posted April 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Any person in the world can be trusted if they earn that trust Edited April 4, 2014 by Bernard Flint 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottythai Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have had a straight Razor shave on Koh Phangan about 15 years ago. My first one ever. Was the best job to date. But I knew she knew what she was doing VIA work of mouth. Would I just let anyone put one to my face most likely not. I think you made the right call. Straight Razor shaves are great if done right. You have never seen razor rash like it can give if not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 not many people get murdered getting a haircut ........i would have let her do it youre more likley to end up on the wrong side of a blade taking a girl/ladyboy home from a bj bar IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PoorSucker Posted April 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2014 80 baht for a haircut in Hi-So Issan. Same prize as Samui.Up in Northern Chiang Mai it's 30 baht. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 80 baht for a haircut in Hi-So Issan. Same prize as Samui. Up in Northern Chiang Mai it 30 baht. its only 60 in the middle of bkk .............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted April 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2014 Although she wasnt Thai, I had an old GF who was hairdresser, shaved my gentlemens bits with a straight razor during the "good days" in relationship, but glad I didnt let her do towards the end of the relationship as I might be talking in a high pitched voice these days... These days I only let Thai hairdressers shave the back of my neck with a straight razor, I wouldnt be brave enough to let them venture below the belt line here armed with a razor... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdrunkandstupid Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Although she wasnt Thai, I had an old GF who was hairdresser, shaved my gentlemens bits with a straight razor during the "good days" in relationship, but glad I didnt let her do towards the end of the relationship as I might be talking in a high pitched voice these days... These days I only let Thai hairdressers shave the back of my neck with a straight razor, I wouldnt be brave enough to let them venture below the belt line here armed with a razor... thats why they invented safety razors 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 80 baht for a haircut in Hi-So Issan. Same prize as Samui. Up in Northern Chiang Mai it 30 baht. its only 60 in the middle of bkk .............. Local shoppie is 40 Baht, just the occasional delay whilst the barber serves a shop customer with beer or whatever. On the cut-throat topic, I'm 99% certain that every haircut I've had in Thailand has involved a straight razor (either a 'real' one or one that takes blades), I've never felt unsafe at any point. Unlike the chappie on the street outside the digs in Mumbai who was shaving clients with a straight razor whist the client was sat on an orange box with pedestrians pushing past. Not one I tried! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautilus05 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 "When it comes to various practices ... things that maybe are not normally associated with the Thai Culture" Getting a shave with a haircut is very common in Thailand. Walk past any barber shop to see. I've never had one, because, well... I'm in my early 30s and still don't really have any facial hair. Only have to quickly shave my moustache area about once a week. Not my fault, but I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted April 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2014 I've never had one, because, well... I'm in my early 30s and still don't really have any facial hair. Only have to quickly shave my moustache area about once a week. Not my fault, but I'm not complaining. Have your testicles dropped yet ?... Only joking.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Getting a shave with a haircut is very common in Thailand. Walk past any barber shop to see. I've never had one, because, well... I'm in my early 30s and still don't really have any facial hair. What age do you imagine it will start growing ??..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goompa Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) When it comes to various practices ... things that maybe are not normally associated with the Thai Culture, do you trust a Thai to competently complete the task? The simple answer to the question you have posed is .. NO . The answer to your other question is only your consideration . ( Nobody will ever know if they have done the correct thing ) edit for rewording . Edited April 4, 2014 by Goompa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 David, the picture that comes to mind is that you must have some serious eyebrows if the girl took, or tried to take a cut-throat razor to them. Could be a hidden message there. Of course, that's speculation. If it was me, I probably would have trusted her as long as the hands weren't shaking too much. If she were to flash up a garden strimmer to do the eyebrows, then I would panic a bit.................... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Showbags Posted April 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2014 Weak as piss. I pull mine out one by one when they get a little long. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WitawatWatawit Posted April 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2014 Deep inside that woman's mind lurks the soul of a serial killer. She knows what she has to do. She is only waiting for the right moment to do it. She is waiting for the right person. She is waiting FOR YOU, David. DON'T GO BACK - FOR PITY'S SAKE, David. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Weak as piss. I pull mine out one by one when they get a little long. I smear cat urine on mine and jump into a cage full of rabid pitbulls. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 11317 posts and you ask this Question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgrassboy Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Marked as read!! ✔️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 11317 posts and you ask this Question. Wisdom comes with nr of posts on Thaivisa ? Give the guy a break.....he just became a father.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Although she wasnt Thai, I had an old GF who was hairdresser, shaved my gentlemens bits with a straight razor Well THAT sure got me going, one of my favorite kinks. But yes, lots of trust involved there. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CharlieH Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Only two words......good call ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpolo Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 80 Baht, most places in BKK, just not near Asoke, and they will razor the back of the neck and ears. no one need go to a barber to shave their face. the barbers I went too all changed blades first, easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Don't blame you on the trust issue. I'd find out about her first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) 11317 posts and you ask this Question. Well, to be honest, it's a discussion point rather then a direct question. What do you want ... another 1,000 Bar girl/ sin sot /thai driving questions? I thought, it hadn't been asked before, I try and add some variety to the General forum. If we want to keep the Forum active and interesting, it's up to us, members like you and me, the more experienced members to be creative and post. Edited April 5, 2014 by David48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Time to move back to your country. You obviously can't handle Thailand, get out quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Time to move back to your country. You obviously can't handle Thailand, get out quick. Thanks for that sage advice. I'm off to consider that now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustento Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I trust a Thai to present me with a view of the world that never occurred to me before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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