finy Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 They look so comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangmai Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Do you mean "circus pants"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Um, finy. Yesterday's thread on 'wife beater' shirts was closed down for poor taste. Weren't you the OP on that one too? And you were criticized for using a local, and low, UK term for underwear, which may be special for you but the rest of us could not care. Check the internet for LOUDMOUTH pants. Lots of good ideas there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Like fishermans pants that fold across and tie? No fly - everything falls out of the one or two pockets....only one length unless you fit ladies.... You see the blend in expats from time to time with matching top walking around looking totally displaced in a stupid way....toting a man purse because the pockets are useless.... Bought a couple of pair many years ago.....Only break them out if in shorts and needed for walking on hallowed grounds.... Total nightmare at toilet use and the ties never feel secure even if you roll the top.....They never look clean cut or sharp.... FIL wears working his farm but never goes off property with them.... Comfy level? Shorts of the right materials are better in all respects.... Elephants would look stupid in pants....And most men wearing these do too....Girls with cute figures can pull it off....← then the tug on the tie strap comes in handy !!!! Edited September 8, 2015 by pgrahmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) The young Chinese tourist couples like them, they must sell millions of them annually. The elephant pattern design does seem to be the most popular. They do look comfy but they would not flatter my physique. Edited September 8, 2015 by daoyai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Comfy level? Shorts of the right materials are better in all respects.... Agreed and they don't look so odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) They do look cute on the slim, young tourists. Just screams out that they've been in Chiang Mai long enough to visit the Night Bazaar and have at least one pair of pants that are fairly clean. But for anyone who is over age 30 and/or has a BMI over 19, they just look ridiculous. Edited September 8, 2015 by NancyL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Um, finy. Yesterday's thread on 'wife beater' shirts was closed down for poor taste. Not really. (Was closed because some people apparently don't Google when they don't immediately understand something.) And this topic seems to be heading the same way. Hello.. this is what Google is for, when discussing anything with people who didn't grow up in the exact same neighborhood as you. Edited September 8, 2015 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbanda Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 look at www.theelephantpants.com From an American living in Thailand making good money with that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) saw people wearing these, and in truth, did not mind a bit. Wear what your want, and be comfortable. If you are comfortable, you will be more approachable. (If that is what you want). Get a pair with ATM machines stitched on them...and dollar bills falling out of the pockets. I love to wear jeans with sweatshirts...but cannot. the heat is just unbearable. I wore leather boots with jeans and went out dancing with my wife.....almost died for fashion. Elephant pants would of made me dance. Edited September 8, 2015 by slipperylobster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I wear jeans all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I wear jeans all the time. Must be uncomfortable in bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finy Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Winnie - agreed, it's a popular name most people should understand, but there is always Google. I managed to find some pretty easily at the mall. Umbanda - yeah, seen the site before, pretty cool idea. Thanks everyone else for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opalred Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 i must be green i though elephants wore them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Um, finy. Yesterday's thread on 'wife beater' shirts was closed down for poor taste. Not really. (Was closed because some people apparently don't Google when they don't immediately understand something.) And this topic seems to be heading the same way. Hello.. this is what Google is for, when discussing anything with people who didn't grow up in the exact same neighborhood as you. It's almost like you purposely chose some of the most disturbing photos available to illustrate the point, lol. The elephant trunk low rise briefs are better reserved for a Key West, FL Halloween party. I'll defer commenting on the Steven Seagal wannabe with the club in his hand. Edited September 8, 2015 by TheAppletons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Never heard of elephants wearing pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Like fishermans pants that fold across and tie? No fly - everything falls out of the one or two pockets....only one length unless you fit ladies.... Total nightmare at toilet use and the ties never feel secure even if you roll the top.....They never look clean cut or sharp.... FIL wears working his farm but never goes off property with them.... Comfy level? Shorts of the right materials are better in all respects.... I have found the dark blue traditional farmers pants (I would never wear any of the pants with designs) to be quite comfortable. But yes, very informal, one step up from wearing a pakama. The trick is learning how to properly tie the knot in front, a skill few Farangs take the time to master. But once the correct knot is mastered, the pants fit quite securely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finy Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I have found the dark blue traditional farmers pants (I would never wear any of the pants with designs) to be quite comfortable. But yes, very informal, one step up from wearing a pakama. The trick is learning how to properly tie the knot in front, a skill few Farangs take the time to master. But once the correct knot is mastered, the pants fit quite securely. Do you know where one could purchase these? They look a lot better and just as comfortable. Cheers for the suggestion. Edited September 8, 2015 by finy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hideous looking things, especially on a Farang with open toed sandals.... Asian suit them, any age..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finy Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Do you mean flip flops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The cheapie ones are a poly blend - hot..... Better with cotton for 30B more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkeddiver Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'm happy to wear them around the house - nice and comfy and as previously stated once you tie the correct knot they're secure I'll occasionally wear them if I'm popping round the corner to the 7-11 and I can't be bothered to change into shorts - seeing that some locals wear their pyjamas to 7-11 I don't feel too underdressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finy Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 But where do you find these fisherman pants? What kind of shops? We don't live near the sea and there are no fishing villages to wander around. Are they at the night bazar? Better quality shops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have found the dark blue traditional farmers pants (I would never wear any of the pants with designs) to be quite comfortable. But yes, very informal, one step up from wearing a pakama. The trick is learning how to properly tie the knot in front, a skill few Farangs take the time to master. But once the correct knot is mastered, the pants fit quite securely. Do you know where one could purchase these? Just ask around or look around any traditional Thai market. In Northern Thai they are called kangkeng salong. In Central Thai kangkeng peun muang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 ^ Kangkeng itself is a central Thai word.. wouldn't it be something like 'tiow salong' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Does the OP mean incontinence pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Yes, a rapper in the 80 ' s named MC Hammer wore them with much success. I'm sure you look super handsome wearing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangmai Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It appears that they are preferred by Stateless expats, who lack the funds to make a trip to where they came from occasionally, and pick up some decent clothes. Also, a number of trashpackers, on the accelerated road to poverty wear them. Guess who is going to be the first to piss in the bottle, when the BiB show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It appears that they are preferred by Stateless expats, who lack the funds to make a trip to where they came from occasionally, and pick up some decent clothes. Also, a number of trashpackers, on the accelerated road to poverty wear them. Guess who is going to be the first to piss in the bottle, when the BiB show up? Do you endlessly slam others to bolster your self esteem? Seriously, an article of clothing inspires such scorn? you got issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Pretty much every female backpacker at departures seems to wear them. I wonder how many times they wear them at home before the spell wears off and they realise they look silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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