What IS a se-xpat, how do you know if you are one, and is it really a bad thing?

[infinity11]

I see the word brandied about a lot, i like it, it makes me laugh, but maybe, it has negative connotations.

(typo title edit sex-pat not se-xpat, maybe it's better that way though)

or simply finish this sentence: You might be a sex-pat if....

Edited March 18, 2015 by infinity11

[wow64]

From Urban Dictionary..

Sexpat (noun), an compound of sex and expat or expatriate.

A sexpat is one who participates in tourism with the express intention of having sex.

There may be a variety of reasons for this, such as:
less restrictive laws in foreign countries;
anonymity or privacy;
a preference for people of other ethnic groups;
financial reasons i.e. if one travels from a wealthy country to a poorer one.

However, by far and away the single greatest reason for the existence of the sexpat phenomenon is that sexpats find securing carnal relations with someone in their own country difficult to impossible to achieve.

Andy: I'm becoming fed up of Phuket.
Shane: Why?
Andy: It's because of all the nasty old ***man sexpats over here.
Shane: I agree. Shall we go to Patong and ogle some bar girls?
Andy: Ok.

[bkkjames]

You mean it doesn't have positive connotations? Learn something new everyday...

[tullynagardy]

No sex pats on TV so no one will know here.

All married to hiso Chinese Thais with an MBA. Hell some even support the junta they are so up there

[Mcffee]

Strange philosophies to start the day with.

[Rooo]

Moved to Pub

[malt25]

This is a joke, right.

Over 1800 post & he is asking what is a sex-pat.

Just goes to prove you don't need a long neck to be a goose.

[sipi]

I always get confused between a sex-pat and a six-pack. I have had some strange looks from the girls at 7/11.

[Soutpeel]

A sexpat is one who participates in tourism with the express intention of having sex.

ergo if one lives in Thailand as a "resident" then one cannot be classed as sexpat as the self-righteous cheap charlies try to infer as regards people who spend more than THB 10, 000 a month on living expenses.

[sdanielmcev]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

[longstebe]

I'd still be one if it wasn't for the missus, selfish cow.

[NanLaew]

Not sure if the generalisation of all sexpats being inadequate men shagging exotic women applies to the worlds military, merchant marine and oil field trash on global assignments. They have all been thrashing the local nubility for decades while still maintaining reasonably viable relationships and some even sustaining lasting marriages back home. Most of them are actually handsome men as well. I know I am.

Well that's my excuse anyway.

[Berkshire]

Ok, I'll give it a shot (to answer the question "how would you know if you're one":

You might be a sexpat if you are actually offended by the term sexpat.

[NickJ]

Its a Thai term for a special type of massage......that leads to a happy good bye.

[Songhua]

.... if your mum is signalling to you from the other side of the departure lounge to fix your comb-over and get your hand out of your pants.

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[SoiBiker]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

[CharlieH]

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[seajae]

a sexpat is someone that thinks with his little head, doesnt have the brains to be rational or capable of reasoned thinking. I am sure there are several amongst our tv patronage, its not how much you enjoy living here but how often you can dip your wick and with as many girls(as young as possible) as you can find. Much easier to call them sick, demented bastards as far as I am concerned.

[longstebe]

a sexpat is someone that thinks with his little head, doesnt have the brains to be rational or capable of reasoned thinking. I am sure there are several amongst our tv patronage, its not how much you enjoy living here but how often you can dip your wick and with as many girls(as young as possible) as you can find. Much easier to call them sick, demented bastards as far as I am concerned.

Fancy going our for a pint sometime mate?

[neverdie]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

The ones trying to reserve the food court table with umbrellas are funny too.

[SoiBiker]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

The ones trying to reserve the food court table with umbrellas are funny too.

People leave all sorts of objects at the tables to reserve them. The sexpats usually leave a woman.

[neverdie]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

The ones trying to reserve the food court table with umbrellas are funny too.

People leave all sorts of objects at the tables to reserve them. The sexpats usually leave a woman.

I see.

[Soutpeel]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

The ones trying to reserve the food court table with umbrellas are funny too.

People leave all sorts of objects at the tables to reserve them. The sexpats usually leave a woman.

is this from first hand experience SB ?

[Soutpeel]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

who is "they" oh self righteous one?....

you and your colleague seem to be inferring that any male who may be in the company of younger lady irrespective of whether she has come out of a bar or not and may be in a long term relationship despite their age difference is an "Sexpat"

seems to me your making judgments based on appearances and perceptions to fit a bigoted stereotype you have in your head, you have no idea of the back story behind " they parade them around the mall,"

based on the logic you and your friend have show in your comments one suspects you could define 98% of TV membership as sexpats then

for someone who portrays themselves as so "enlightened" really showing your true colors in this post

[peterb17]

I think the term really applies to men who exploit citizens of lees developed countries- basically it's cheap and easily available.

What is so refreshing about Thailand is that the working girls have evolved to turn the tide on the exploiters and take the punters for every penny they have- go for it girls

[Jip99]

I think the term really applies to men who exploit citizens of lees developed countries- basically it's cheap and easily available.

What is so refreshing about Thailand is that the working girls have evolved to turn the tide on the exploiters and take the punters for every penny they have- go for it girls

I have always found it to be a symbiotic relationship....

[chrisbacke]

I interviewed a self-proclaimed sexpat once: www.oneweirdglobe.com/about-the-life-an-interview-with-a-sexpat/ (he's anonymous for obvious reasons, and I couldn't tell you his name even if I wanted to since I long forgot it).

Insert the old line about different strokes for different folks.

[Costas2008]

I wouldn't say it was bad. But it is kind of silly.

Gets really funny when they 'date' them. Then lose all their money to her. Then come on TV, (or others) and cry about it.

It's kinda funny when they parade them around the mall, too.

The ones trying to reserve the food court table with umbrellas are funny too.

People leave all sorts of objects at the tables to reserve them. The sexpats usually leave a woman.

Oh No, my wife usually leaves me to reserve the table......Is she a sexpat?

[Suradit69]

This is a joke, right.

Over 1800 post & he is asking what is a sex-pat.

Just goes to prove you don't need a long neck to be a goose.

A lot of the "questions" posed on TV are not done in the pursuit of knowledge. I can't remember the correct term ... I think it rhymes with roll or hole.

Their objective tends to be:

Edited March 19, 2015 by Suradit69