Do you trust a Thai - Seriously!

[Scarpolo]

I guess I do not understand this topic

[JLCrab]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

Edited April 6, 2014 by JLCrab

[ABCer]

Hi, Dave. This post is sort of asking more than intended. Should have been "Would you trust a Thai with a razor?"

I would and I did and live to tell the tale.

Something about the Barbers. When I was in Turkey the most unusual thing happened to me.

After cutting everything that needed be cut the guy got me really scared. A large cotton mop on a long stick was dipped in pure spirits and set alight.

My shirt was removed and all unwanted long and short hair from back of my neck to ears to my back - were singed. Each hair went with a flash and crackle.

Never before had I skin so clean and soft.

Side effect - for two days i smelled grilled chicken around me.

And you ask if I trust a Thai! Trust a Turk and you are safe...

Never forgive myself to mention to him my private parts.

[Scarpolo]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

I tried to find one of those all around bkk, they never had them. The one I had with me from the US didnt work. I was bummed. Couldnt clean the sides as often as I do here, made me look older than necessary for smihland!

[ABCer]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

I tried to find one of those all around bkk, they never had them. The one I had with me from the US didnt work. I was bummed. Couldnt clean the sides as often as I do here, made me look older than necessary for smihland!

Scarpolo, last week saw it in "Amorn" shop in Rayong. Check out the BKK branch. About 600+ Bt. But I'm sure it's China made.

[tim armstrong]

As someone married to Thai I find the question to be mildly offensive. Its a bit like asking would you trust someone in an airport with a long black and white checked scarf covering their face, in long white robes, carrying a small parcel ? Would you trust a Muslim or a Jew, or a Catholic or a black person ? Would you trust an ex con ? The numbers of Thais who know how to and actually can use a cut throat razor must be a very small percentage of the population. So maybe a better question is - 'Would you trust anyone to use a cut throat razor on you ?' - It's all about perception.

[Scarpolo]

As someone married to Thai I find the question to be mildly offensive. Its a bit like asking would you trust someone in an airport with a long black and white checked scarf covering their face, in long white robes, carrying a small parcel ? Would you trust a Muslim or a Jew, or a Catholic or a black person ? Would you trust an ex con ? The numbers of Thais who know how to and actually can use a cut throat razor must be a very small percentage of the population. So maybe a better question is - 'Would you trust anyone to use a cut throat razor on you ?' - It's all about perception.

of course its offensive

and, a haircut without a razor cut of the neck, is unfinished,

I dont know about the shave though, dont care for it without a shower after. this aint the wild west, and we aint riding horses into town not shaved for 3 weeks

[ABCer]

As someone married to Thai I find the question to be mildly offensive. Its a bit like asking would you trust someone in an airport with a long black and white checked scarf covering their face, in long white robes, carrying a small parcel ? Would you trust a Muslim or a Jew, or a Catholic or a black person ? Would you trust an ex con ? The numbers of Thais who know how to and actually can use a cut throat razor must be a very small percentage of the population. So maybe a better question is - 'Would you trust anyone to use a cut throat razor on you ?' - It's all about perception.

Tim, I have said just the same without this "Anti-Thai Morals".

Lay off, the man didn't do it.

He has as much against Thais as I do against Turks. Just discussing the Barbers.

Edited April 6, 2014 by ABCer

[Scarpolo]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

I tried to find one of those all around bkk, they never had them. The one I had with me from the US didnt work. I was bummed. Couldnt clean the sides as often as I do here, made me look older than necessary for smihland!

Scarpolo, last week saw it in "Amorn" shop in Rayong. Check out the BKK branch. About 600+ Bt. But I'm sure it's China made.

if its a WAHL it may be good, even from China?

I have two US made WAHLS now, I would have thought it would work there, but it didnt

Edited April 6, 2014 by Scarpolo

[larsjohnsson]

I don't see the big deal in this. Thousends of people get a shave with a straight razor every day here. The girl that cut my hair in the shop always ask me if I like it. Most of the times I don't do it. But sometimes I say yes. When looking at her customers I would guess about one third of them get a shave with the straight razor.

When you have done it one time in a shop it's not a big deal anymore. And the shave will be much better than a shave with a battery operated shaver

Edited April 6, 2014 by larsjohnsson

[marko kok prong]

I think this is possibly the most boring post i have ever read on tv.

[David48]

I think this is possibly the most boring post i have ever read on tv.

Some would agree that your post was.

... but I'm more generous that that ...

.

[JLCrab]

I have no problem shaving the back of my neck. The sides around the ears could be better but I can go to the barber when that makes a difference. It is really not about the 60 baht saved each time, but I can get the cut more often and I never again want to be the next in line for a hair cut but then have to wait while someone gets their ears cleaned.

BTW I bought the Wahl in the USA at Walmart.

Edited April 6, 2014 by JLCrab

[Showbags]

Nobody can ever have more trust in them than me.....I once had the razor to the gonads for a clean shave.

[speedtripler]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

I tried to find one of those all around bkk, they never had them. The one I had with me from the US didnt work. I was bummed. Couldnt clean the sides as often as I do here, made me look older than necessary for smihland!

you just didnt know where to look .........theres a few stalls selling them in pantip plaza

mine was about 600-700 and its still going strong about 3 years later .....

i even went back and bought a mini version for shaving with ,its the same machine except a third of the size

they had loads of them .........

[Totster]

I paid 60bt yesterday, and I get a fantastic service, including a 'cut throat' razor shave. The only thing that makes me cringe is when he shaves my forehead... (and only because it is a strange feeling)

totster

[JLCrab]

I think this is possibly the most boring post i have ever read on tv.

Some would agree that your post was.

... but I'm more generous that that ...

.

For me at least D48 the most boring has become the she-loves-me-she-loves-me-not topics or details of amorous adventures somewhat as in this from Coal Miner's Daughter:

[the morning after the wedding night]

Loretta: This food's cold.

Doolittle: That's 'cause it froze on the way over here from the d_mn restaurant. You want a hot breakfast, you got to come with me.

Loretta: You think I'm going over there with you and all them folks knowin' what we been doin' in here?

Doolittle: Hell's Bells, Loretta. You think this is somethin' the rest of the world ain't caught onto yet? They don't give a d_mn.

Edited April 6, 2014 by JLCrab

[Scarpolo]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

I tried to find one of those all around bkk, they never had them. The one I had with me from the US didnt work. I was bummed. Couldnt clean the sides as often as I do here, made me look older than necessary for smihland!

you just didnt know where to look .........theres a few stalls selling them in pantip plaza

mine was about 600-700 and its still going strong about 3 years later .....

i even went back and bought a mini version for shaving with ,its the same machine except a third of the size

they had loads of them .........

this Pantip?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9woBq858o

[Munger]

As someone married to Thai I find the question to be mildly offensive.

Please , try to grow some skin. You do not have to defend / apologise for all things Thai, just because you have a Thai wife.

[Showbags]

^ yeah, he would be a very busy bee

[YipYipYa123]

At least for me this serves as the answer to the trust issues as in the OP -- battery operated. In general here in TH, as with anywhere else, I try to minimize the situations where I am in a position to have to trust somebody.

I tried to find one of those all around bkk, they never had them. The one I had with me from the US didnt work. I was bummed. Couldnt clean the sides as often as I do here, made me look older than necessary for smihland!

you just didnt know where to look .........theres a few stalls selling them in pantip plaza

mine was about 600-700 and its still going strong about 3 years later .....

i even went back and bought a mini version for shaving with ,its the same machine except a third of the size

they had loads of them .........

this Pantip?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX9woBq858o

https://www.google.co.th/search?q=pantip+plaza&oq=pantip+plaza&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.3432j0j4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

[kevvy]

I dont trust you .

[David48]

I dont trust you .

I know that there were a number of closley timed posts above but ...

If, however, you are talking to one the members above your quote ... that's fine, but I'm fairly sure they are nice chaps also...

Edited April 6, 2014 by David48

[JLCrab]

With apologies to Tom T. Hall:

I trust little baby ducks,
Old pick-up trucks,
Slow movin trains, and rain.

I trust winners when they cry,
Losers when they try,
Music when it's good, and life.

But I don't trust you.

Edited April 6, 2014 by JLCrab

[ajarnmarc]

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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.

If that was your attempt to be funny....

it didn't work.

[kjun12]

I seldom trust a Thai for anything. They are the biggest two -faced hypocrites I have seen

[jcnbkk]

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 ..............

Yeah, where in the middle of Bkk? Best I can find is 100b asoke/suk. area. Outside the middle maybe ....

[Showbags]

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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.

If that was your attempt to be funny....

it didn't work.

Humour police alert...

[meatboy]

I trust my beloved dog.

[jimky]

Every haircut I have used those razors. In Udon Thani price is 80 baht at both shops I'm familiar with. In 2009 both were 40 baht but prices are up on most everything else too.