Backpackers swim in flood water on Khao San because, how often do they get to do that?
By Coconuts Bangkok


Tonight... we are young. Photo: @Dickyman96

BANGKOK: -- Swimming in dirty flood water in the middle of one of Bangkok’s dirtiest streets has got to be one of the most unique experiences tourists can have in Thailand. However, this lucky group got the golden ticket the other day when it flooded outside of their favorite bar on Khao San Road.

So, what did they do? They stripped off their elephant-print pants and Chang tank tops and hopped right into the stinky water because, who cares about the infectious diseases you can get from nasty flood water?

This photo of a group of young foreigners lying in the middle of flooded Khao San Road Tuesday night went viral on Twitter this week. And why not? They look like they are having the time of their life.

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/06/24/backpackers-swim-flood-water-khao-san-because-how-often-do-they-get-do

-- Coconuts Bangkok 2016-06-24

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

Still better than sex tourists and pervs... ?

Still better than sex tourists and pervs... ?

At least the sex tourists spend money and wash.

Is that a bikini top?

Brave woman, obviously didn't hear the PM's warning about being raped in Thailand.

full of crap and rat pee, good luck with that

Foreigner's, backpacker's, swimming in dirty flood water in the dirtiest street in Bangkok because foreigner's go there. Stripped off their elephant print pants and low life Chang tops to bathe in stinky water. Disgusting, ban them from Thailand. Come to Thailand after saving their hard earned cash and have fun, this is a disgrace. Some of these low lifes get a job here and stay in Thailand. Filth, make their stay hell, introduce more red tape to rid these foreigner's from Thailand. Put these signs up at all border crossings and airports.

I'm being sarcastic, by the way.

I thought there was no flood water just water draining !

My friends all went to Thailand and all they brought me back

was this stupid hepatitis!

There is no cure for stupidity.

Still better than sex tourists and pervs... ?

Not really.

So much for a "western education", embarrassing really.

they are young people enjoying life. they think they know everything, but know so little.

they feel invincible, they live as if there is no tomorrow. they are careless and happy.

i wish i could be like them - again...

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

Most backpackers are unlikely to become bitter old sex tourists.... simply because they experienced things in their youth.

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

I remember doing the same in the big flood of 95.

If it weren't for backpackers like me being adventurous and finding new places, you old sexpats wouldn't be here.

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

I remember doing the same in the big flood of 95.

If it weren't for backpackers like me being adventurous and finding new places, you old sexpats wouldn't be here.

Really?

Do you think that backpackers are the only people who have ever been outside of their own country?

What a sheltered life you must have led.

After the bath in that acid soup, you'll need that...

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

I remember doing the same in the big flood of 95.

If it weren't for backpackers like me being adventurous and finding new places, you old sexpats wouldn't be here.

I'm mot a sexpat matey

Me and the family move to Hong Kong soon.

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

I remember doing the same in the big flood of 95.

If it weren't for backpackers like me being adventurous and finding new places, you old sexpats wouldn't be here.

Tell me about my life mate....on you go. You have a fairly large audience reading this post, so, please, make sure you don't make a fool of yourself by getting anything wrong.

Over to you mate.....

Let's keep the discussion on-topic please.

Still better than sex tourists and pervs... ?

At least the sex tourists spend money and wash.

yeah and those 2 things are THEE most important things in life hey Franky boy ?

(in Thailand they certainly are!!! 555)

They all got their golden shower

yeah and those 2 things are THEE most important things in life hey Franky boy ?

(in Thailand they certainly are!!! 555)

Manners and respect, add them and we're onto a winner.

So much for a "western education", embarrassing really.

How do you know they're not Russians?

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

The best years of my life was when backpacking. Didnt have to pay for femail company, new sights every few weeks, didnt spend any time sitting in bars or my condo all alone , or with a nagging wife, posting on social media, i lived life.

So much for a "western education", embarrassing really.

How do you know they're not Russians?

I can recognise their accents from the photo

I hope they disinfected the water afterwards.

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

The best years of my life was when backpacking. Didnt have to pay for femail company, new sights every few weeks, didnt spend any time sitting in bars or my condo all alone , or with a nagging wife, posting on social media, i lived life.

backing was also the best time of my life without a doubt, tripping the globe and occasionally getting laid. (i always insisted on showers first) as for my sex life, that is one part of my life that improved when i became a sexpat. slowing down now i am in family mode. the leaning of life is to give everything fun a go.

I hope they have health insurance.

Floodwater in many places is unsafe, in that part of town.... eeyyoo.

So many possible diseases, so few brain cells.

Have to admit i utterly despise backpackers. They are just above nonces for me

I despise those who say judgmental nonsense like this.

You probable never went to university and worked in a factory in Bolton when you were 20.

Jealousy is a terrible thing.