The Things You See

[Noel]

I stopped off at the Fascino pharmacy on Pattaya Nua today.

After something of an inauspicious start with two assistants, I was attended to by a very knowledgeable pharmacist.

I was most impressed by this lady, but unfortunately the whole experience was marred, thanks to a Thai customer.

The fellow in question was well-dressed, early thirties I would say.

Mid-conversation with the pharmacist, us both standing a pace away from the Thai man, he let out the longest reverberating fart of which any curry house owner would be justifiably proud. The two assistants behind the counter clearly witnessed the emission, yet both chose to inspect their shoes rather than acknowledge same.

Meanwhile, I saw the pharmacist’s face slightly contort in momentary horror at the both nasal and aural invasion, but she soon composed herself and continued as if nothing was happening. This was four seconds into at least a ten second very audible anal emission. Once she had regained her composure, it was as if nothing had happened/was happening.

I just stared incredulously straight at the flatulent fomenter's eyes, yet he seemed oblivious as he stared straight back, mid-stride-threatening potentially lethal gaseous expression of, perhaps, his reason for being there.

I can only conclude that the Fascino staff knew him as an extremely good customer, or they were taking the principle of ‘siia naa’ (lose face) and the desire to save others from such fate to a level of which I was unaware.

Hmmm, will I ever fully understand Thai culture?

Now, I think perhaps not…

[Chopper]

Excellent!

The depiction above certainly qualifies as a belter. I bet it put the wind up all of you to be surprised in such a crude manner.

[Mr Jones]

perhaps he was there to pick up his hearing aid.

[teletiger]

you should have recommended the "Eno's". Might have stretched it out to 15 seconds.

Regards

[Thaddeus]

perhaps he was there to pick up his hearing aid.

[guardian]

I can only conclude that the Fascino staff knew him as an extremely good customer, or they were taking the principle of ‘siia naa’ (lose face) and the desire to save others from such fate to a level of which I was unaware.

Or was he a local mafia ?

[stevemcqueen]

Obviously,he wasn't a rugby player....

.....He didn't light it !!!!!

[helicoptor]

I hope he had bicycle clips on

[britmaveric]

Ignore seems to be better than confronting such horror.

[Pattaya_Fox]

What a nice man `popping` back to the pharmacy and hailing the effectiveness of the medication duly prescribed to him the day before to alleviate his constipation.....and now wondering if he should purchase immodium

[helicoptor]

did he looked worried

it certainly sounds like he was shi@@ing himself!

[Mighty Mouse]

You should have bottled it and put it up for sale alongside a street stand full of that vile smelling fake perfume.

[Nam Kao]

I would have walked up to him with a Clint Eastwood glare and ripped one of my own

[Tony Clifton]

In 3 years, I've only heard one Thai fart, the man then walked backwards and left the shop.

[PhilHarries]

You are very lucky Thais don't eat Brussels sprouts and don't drink Guinness as I bet the electrics in the pharmacy aren't IP65 and Ex'd' rated.

[Artisan]

Excellent!

The depiction above certainly qualifies as a belter. I bet it put the wind up all of you to be surprised in such a crude manner.

Hi Chopper, it certainly wasn't to be sniffed at, was it?

Edited November 8, 2006 by Artisan

[Kan Win]

A rasp a day helps you work rest and play.

[Tammi]

Farting is very interesting. The Merck Manual describes it thus: "(1) The "slider" (crowded elevator type) which is released slowly and noiselessly, sometimes with devasting effect. (2) the open sphincter or "pooh" type, which is said to be of higher temperature and more aromatic; and (3) the staccato or drum-beat type, pleasantly passed in privacy.

According to Merck, excess flatulence can cause great psychological distress. So, if we come across someone who is thus afflicted we should certainly not cause any added distress by glaring, sniggering, wrinkling of nose, etc. Older people often pass wind at inappropriate times.

[guardian]

In 3 years, I've only heard one Thai fart, the man then walked backwards and left the shop.

Trying to put back inside what he released?

[helicoptor]

I think this one would be termed as the 'Crowd pleaser'

[Chopper]

Excellent!

The depiction above certainly qualifies as a belter. I bet it put the wind up all of you to be surprised in such a crude manner.

Hi Chopper, it certainly wasn't to be sniffed at, was it?

The Thai's should stop farting around and try and get a grip on unwanted emissions. Poolution does the environment no good whatsoever.

[Artisan]

Farting is very interesting. The Merck Manual describes it thus: "(1) The "slider" (crowded elevator type) which is released slowly and noiselessly, sometimes with devasting effect.

........silent but deadly!

[suiging]

The term " blowing the heavenly trumpet " seems appropriate. The OP is lucky Mr Brown's turtle head didn't put in an appearance. In the clean confins of a chemist, most disturbing.

[taxexile]

http://www.heptune.com/farts.html

[Artisan]

....The OP is lucky Mr Brown's turtle head didn't put in an appearance......

[marshbags]

Reminds me of a time years ago in the local pictures. ( Cinema )

A friend near me tried to suppress one and let it go silently, he failed and it came out in a loud shreeking sound which had us all in stitches.

A silent backside never rejoices was what we used to say after letting a noisy one off.

marshbags

P.S

Thanks for a light hearted insight into another potential Thai face situation.

Edited November 9, 2006 by marshbags

[sriracha john]

... and in very related news,

Contemporary-jazz trumpeter Chris Botti will be playing the following dates on his World Tour:

December

10 Bangkok Suepa, Bangkok

11 Pattaya Horseshoe Point

12 Pattaya Horseshoe Point

[Pattaya_Fox]

... and in very related news,

Contemporary-jazz trumpeter Chris Botti will be playing the following dates on his World Tour:

December

10 Bangkok Suepa, Bangkok

11 Pattaya Horseshoe Point

12 Pattaya Horseshoe Point

A bit cheeky of you to slip this one in s j

[suiging]

... and in very related news,

Contemporary-jazz trumpeter Chris Botti will be playing the following dates on his World Tour:

December

10 Bangkok Suepa, Bangkok

11 Pattaya Horseshoe Point

12 Pattaya Horseshoe Point

A bit cheeky of you to slip this one in s j

If he can slip one in that size, I'll pay good money to watch !!!

[Tammi]

www.realage.com/news_features/tip.aspx?v=1&cid=17468

Farting: The above will help all those overly affllicted.