danasutton Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have heard that if a man takes off his shirt and walks down the street people with think he is crazy. It is illegal to do this? Several times while riding my motor bike on the hot main ring roads I have take off my shirt for a suntan. I got a few smiles and I hope I am not offending anyone. I also joined the pool at Hillside condo in CM and it is a great place to work on my tan and swim. I have heard of Katoys - ladyboys being arrested for going shirtless but I don't know the status of their chests! implants or hormones could be a factor. I have a an athletic body with not much flab so I don't think I am obscene to anyone. Should I go shirtless? Is there a chance that I could be arrested or yelled at? Any ideas on this will be welcomed. thanks , Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post uptheos Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think you should test it out and see if you are arrested or yelled at. Going shirtless on a motorbike, they probably just think you're a loon. Ever slid along gravel? 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looks of admiration or gravel rash......mmmmm...let me think.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have a an athletic body with not much flab so I don't think I am obscene to anyone. Wrong. Keep it at the beach and at the swimming pool. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geriatrickid Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 Do you know what melanoma is? Keeping walking about without a shirt and you will know soon enough. And yes, it is considered offensive to go about shirtless. Despite the crass image of Bangla Rd and Walking Street and Patpong, Thailand is a conservative place when it comes to displays of flesh. Only whores, the mentally ill and disrespectful foreigners walk about in public without a shirt. 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post uptheos Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 What would Saturday be without it's weekly wind up? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dan, first off ... welcome to Thai Visa ... 32 36 mins old ... aged to perfection ... Are men without shirts the same as Men without Hats? Coffee time for me ... . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Also please note - a vest is not a shirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminbkk Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I saw a Thai guy going into a 7-11 shirtless yesterday on Ratchada road. Does not mean it is acceptable in Thailand (by Thais), just that a Thai guy went into a 7-11 shirtless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 ^^ 'Dear Dan' ... I almost wanted to write that. Up there with ... 'Dear John' ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Payboy Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 I accept women going topless. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I accept women going topless. +1 Khun Payboy ... no more likes. I need some visual evidience as for which is 'acceptable' and which is not ... IMHO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbrando Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I accept women going topless. Funny, classy, original. Usually you have to pick two, but this has all three. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marko kok prong Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the village i see a lot of the old guys walking around the houses shirtless,but i never see it in the local town,on the beach or at the pool okay,but elsewhere i think it just portrays you as classless. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the village i see a lot of the old guys walking around the houses shirtless,but i never see it in the local town,on the beach or at the pool okay,but elsewhere i think it just portrays you as classless. Or shirtless.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seastallion Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 I saw a Thai guy going into a 7-11 shirtless yesterday on Ratchada road. Does not mean it is acceptable in Thailand (by Thais), just that a Thai guy went into a 7-11 shirtless. You do realise that there are low class Thais around? . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonaRain Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 'working on your tan...' hopefully nanotech I'll save you..we former Californians found out that one only gets ..how many sunburns in life..what is it..3 times..?? Thais, Hawaiians, Philipinos, Africans have melanin.. aloha Sent from my GT-P3113 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the village i see a lot of the old guys walking around the houses shirtless,but i never see it in the local town,on the beach or at the pool okay,but elsewhere i think it just portrays you as classless. Or shirtless.......... Some lose their shirt at the races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I saw a Thai guy going into a 7-11 shirtless yesterday on Ratchada road. Does not mean it is acceptable in Thailand (by Thais), just that a Thai guy went into a 7-11 shirtless. Probably Cambodian or Burmese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 Does the OP wear speedos as well? Looks creepy enough. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pigeonjake Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the village i see a lot of the old guys walking around the houses shirtless,but i never see it in the local town,on the beach or at the pool okay,but elsewhere i think it just portrays you as classless. maybe some birds had the shirt from there backs,,lol sorry ill get my coat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 In the village i see a lot of the old guys walking around the houses shirtless,but i never see it in the local town,on the beach or at the pool okay,but elsewhere i think it just portrays you as classless. maybe some birds had the shirt from there backs,,lol sorry ill get my coat pigeons in shirts or coats ... I'm confused ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marko kok prong Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Does the OP wear speedos as well? Looks creepy enough. He cut the bottom off the photo, where he's holding up the board with his Police charge number. Edited May 10, 2014 by marko kok prong 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hasnt this been done to death,im going to the dunny and let the answers build up.To answer,up to you.Why dont you ask the lawyer,hes got nothing better to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Do you know what melanoma is? Keeping walking about without a shirt and you will know soon enough. And yes, it is considered offensive to go about shirtless. Despite the crass image of Bangla Rd and Walking Street and Patpong, Thailand is a conservative place when it comes to displays of flesh. Only whores, the mentally ill and disrespectful foreigners walk about in public without a shirt. I dare you to say that to all the men in my village,of all ages and shapes.I just follow their lead.You would have to be insane to wear cloths in this heat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Search of Space Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have a an athletic body with not much flab so I don't think I am obscene to anyone. Wrong. Keep it at the beach and at the swimming pool. Beach and swimming pool, only acceptable place for a gentleman, however I have absolutely no objection at all to young ladies going topless wherever they please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khrab Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have read that you get in troubble while driving a car with no shirt... Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-drive-a-car-without-a-shirt-on/ probably the same for a bike, tuk tuk, song toew, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Watcher Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 ... from TAT "It is culturally not allowed to go without a Shirt or wear just a Bikini away from the beach" (Or words to that effect - can't be bothered to look it up again,,,) That includes Lady boys in Speedos. Also Look up "Quality Tourist", and "Brainless Retirees" and... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tycoon Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 Shirtless anywhere but at a pool is looked down on by all levels of society. It actually pisses off Thai's in banks and buildings seeing such. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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