ignis Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 'socks and sandals seniors brigade' ...... Guess I should join them, every visit to the Hospital I get told off for not wearing socks... often wondered if the socks and sandals seniors I see are Diabetics and being good..? Tomorrow at the Hospital again, blood tests and Diabetes Dr, then to the Hospital shoes maker, for Diabetic sandals, sure they will tell me off again for not wearing socks... did notice that most Thais in the Diabetic Centre wear socks and sandals... I do have an excuse sort of, take size 13 or 47 UK size shoes, all my socks are size 13-15 UK size, the only thing that sort of fits that I can wear here when my feet are swollen is size 44 croc's.... which are far to small add socks would be impossible to even wear them.. bare foot is 100% a No No anywhere for Diabetics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 There is a lot of Naffness going around Thailand , especially with Packpackers, and Retired Farangs,,,, but f they are happy that's the main thing,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 21 hours ago, cheapskatesam said: i'm not against elephant pants per se its just weird all the backpacker farangs have to wear the same thing. It's embarrassing. When in Thailand i just wear shorts and t-shirt of a random variety just as i would if i were on my hols in Spain or Turkey. When i want to make a good impression and potentially go to bed with a HiSo Chinese-Thai high ranking government official daughter i wear jeans in nightclubs You certainly know how to dress to the 9's in nightclubs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) I occasionally stay in places where most of the crowd are backpackers. I certainly won't say "all" of them, but it seems in SEA countries lots of the backpackers have a very strong sense of conformity. And fashion. I recall conversations on thorntree regarding how uncool it was to deviate from the shorts-tshirt-flipflops uniform. Seems these elephant pants are replacing fisherman pants. If nothing else, makes for a better take-home gift than a triangle pillow, easier to pack at least. Edited September 21, 2016 by bendejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Funny enough when i was a backpacker i used to wear them. Very practical and light, remember just a backpack with everything in.But, people tend to copy each other, all grow beards, get tattoos, smoke cigarettes, cannabis, etc.Old men the same, bald head, sandles, checked shirt. I miss the comb over. Bring it back for variety please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) when they go home they'll be wearing 501s but you'll still be small minded and judgemental. Edited September 21, 2016 by samsensam better idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I wear socks with sandals ever since got horrible and very difficult to cure foot infections. And I don't even walk on the beach at Jomtien. Gross.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 ...relatively cheap...light...take little space in luggage....dry quickly.....not to impress you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Many of the European female backpackers wear them instead of shorts as it means they don't have to shave their legs as often. I would imagine shaving sunburned legs might be a tad painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Christ. There really are some posters on this forum who need to get a life. One has serious problems if hippy baggy pants bothers them. Or any other form of attire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oww Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Seeing young people wearing elephant pants is way better than having to see old white men's legs and thighs frankly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) The ultimate back-packers attire would be elephant print fisherman's trousers...... There's a business opportunity for someone. Edited September 22, 2016 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Luckily I do not believe I have ever spent one second thinking about what other people wear, who gives a s**t ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 On 20/09/2016 at 10:54 PM, Upnotover said: Yes, they really ought to follow the expat standard approved attire..... Ver smart, but lose the socks in favour of repellent and you got me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJGreen Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 They is young and adventure seeking...Breaking away from societal fashion dictates..Let them be happy and enjoy their life I say.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I frequently have an issue with skin on my feet cracking, then socks with sandals are good. I guess many of the younger fashion nazi's don't get this problem. You will learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcn Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 On 2016-09-20 at 10:54 PM, Upnotover said: Yes, they really ought to follow the expat standard approved attire..... No socks with sandals, puleeese!!!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamukloy Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 0:15 AM, Dexlowe said: They're cheap and they're cool in a hot climate -- but more importantly, they are PM-approved because they afford ugly women a modicum of modesty. He never said that at all. The ugly ones can do what they like. Its the sexy ones that need to cover up, to be safe from rape. (Dont shoot the messenger) I see where you're coming from though..It is curteous for all concerned to cover up the big white jersey cow rump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americano555 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 They wear them, because they are light, easy to wash, comfortable. Anybody to post this is most likely........well you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimth123 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 So you obviously have not experienced the comfort in the pants. I wear them on my balcony while sipping on a martini and enjoying a nice cool breeze. They feel great when walking as they are light and comfy. Why do you put such an obnoxious question of the forum and simply ask one of those wearing the pants. Are you balless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimth123 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 55 minutes ago, rbmcn said: No socks with sandals, puleeese!!!??? Hey, give the old geezer a break. He has earned anyway he wants to wear the sandals. Perhaps he has a skin condition, who knows . . . obviously, you don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) On 9/20/2016 at 11:09 PM, cheapskatesam said: i'm not against elephant pants per se its just weird all the backpacker farangs have to wear the same thing. It's embarrassing. When in Thailand i just wear shorts and t-shirt of a random variety just as i would if i were on my hols in Spain or Turkey. When i want to make a good impression and potentially go to bed with a HiSo Chinese-Thai high ranking government official daughter i wear jeans in nightclubs Next time your trying to make a good impression you may have to forget the jeans. The clubs I have been to with some Hi-so Thai girls don't allow jeans or t-shirt , dress slacks and dress shirt only. Sometimes suit or sport coat ,No sandals or sneakers. Edited September 22, 2016 by Tony125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFLKrabi Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Maybe because they're really comfortable and take up very little space in your bag. Edited September 22, 2016 by TEFLKrabi adding text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I wear Lao pants or Bombay bloomers because the mozzies have less chance of getting you and they are cool . If I go and see my mate out in woop-woop and I go in the car they are ok to wear but if I go on the Forza my TW says " Put on shorts those pants make you look like old happy " Yep , not hippy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracas Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 The Backpacker's uniform, they do not want to be mistaken for Bus drivers, Policemen or any other group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamboy Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 My Thai GF wears them when we go out in the evening, they are comfortable, light and don't let the mosquito's bite, in fact even though 69 might start wearing myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Why? So you can immediately recognize farang-kee-noks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, Tony125 said: Next time your trying to make a good impression you may have to forget the jeans. The clubs I have been to with some Hi-so Thai girls don't allow jeans or t-shirt , dress slacks and dress shirt only. Sometimes suit or sport coat ,No sandals or sneakers. Oh, we lo-sos are not worthy. We are lower than the dust on your Guccis...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 19 hours ago, sanemax said: The are light, so easy to carry around. Easy to wash and dry . Comfortable to wear . Cheap , 120 Baht Perfect attire for backpackers and some are very pretty. I personally don't like them and wouldn't be seen in them. However I know a few people of a certain age, NOT backpackers who wear them all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) On September 20, 2016 at 10:54 PM, Upnotover said: Yes, they really ought to follow the expat standard approved attire..... Not 100% regulation uniform: Drop the white socks (replace with knee-high black socks). Replace shirt with wife-beater T-shirt. There, doesn't that make expat life complete? Now, let's ask the OP's question once more: "Why do they do it....?" Edited September 22, 2016 by Fookhaht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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