baneko Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Last time in BKK I decided to take a look up Khaosarn with the wife. Obviously back packer central but good for a laugh. I usually grab a seat close to the middle and look as the world goes by. I like to watch and laugh at the backpackers. They think they are cool walking about like tramps as they wear those Fisherman Trousers. Do you own a pair and would you wear a pair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rott Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Yes, I always thought the idea was to blend in a bit, to look as though you belong. But they deliberately look alien, part of some sort of "hey look at me I'm a free-spirited world traveller" mindset. And do the young ladies still braid their hair?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 "Do you own a pair and would you wear a pair?" Nup. They look bad enough on backpackers let alone a fat old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Yes, its almost like its a uniform. Its like they googled 1970s backpacker and try and dress the same. I did the whole backpacking thing in the 70s and sometimes you would end up in some pretty remote locations and if you needed some new pants, fishermen pants were it. Until you got to Singapore, KL, bangkok etc. I recall going to Koh Samui back then, on a fishing boat because there was no ferry, and it was grass huts on the beach. I think I brought a pair of fisherman pants back then, after ripping my cargo shorts on some coral. They were the only thing available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I wouldn't mind some lovely backpacker getting into my trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Years ago I saw a frumpy female backpacker with blue dreadlocks, fishermans pants and tie dye top trying to eat kow pat goong with chopsticks of a plate in khao San rd. Yep, that'll be her "doing thailand," I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Don't knock 'em, we were all young once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I have the short styled one that are cut off at the knees... I wear them commando style around the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogeroc Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I simply don't understand why they choose a fashion that makes 99 per cent of them look ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 6 hours ago, simon43 said: Don't knock 'em, we were all young once. Tell that to Benjamin Button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 They look silly , but the world is a bit silly now with Trump and Kim and all that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneko Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 My mate had a bar/cafe on Samui in Chaweng. He sold the chespest fried rice chicken/pork on Beach Road. He would tell yhe backpackers this as they checked the menu. They would then check every menu and come back to him. There is no logic in this as they probably burn the calories walking up and down Beach Road that was in the Fried Rice all to try and save 5 baht. Thats backpackers for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 This is really riveting stuff......so glad I didn't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I am curious now to see what fishermans trousers look like, they can't be as unsightly as guys wearing shorts, can they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I accept that we do like to come to TV and whinge about current state of the world. However, whinges about fisherman's pants is setting the bar fairly low, don't you think? I think some of us may have come here in part to escape the social condemnation over fashion choices and other individual decisions that frankly are not our business. Unless we are talking about obese men in wife beaters.... (ha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I hope they take lots of pics of themselves....in 30 years they will look back and see how stupid they looked, it worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Not even in the darkest night, in a dark room in a forgotten country. A fashion sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogavnture Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 56 minutes ago, dotpoom said: This is really riveting stuff......so glad I didn't miss it. this is very important post. I passed gas today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I had to google "fisherman's trousers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 They probably look at you and laugh that you are stuck with a Thai hooker and should be out having fun,which could be had with or without fishermans trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 19 hours ago, simon43 said: Don't knock 'em, we were all young once. Yes your right of course. Reading poster number 4 reminds me that I worked with a guy whom I asked what his goals in life were. He said to raise enough money to go travelling and I of course because of the times almost fell over as to me at the time life was a job a wife and kids and a house. It is what we were taught at the time. Yes life worked out OK for me with this plan but I from time to time wistfully think back to this guy and the adventures he must have experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneko Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 They probably look at you and laugh that you are stuck with a Thai hooker and should be out having fun,which could be had with or without fishermans trousers.Not had a hooker in 10yrs....mores the pity. As for people laughing at me. If you can dish it out you have to take it. Bet you must have a pair! Have I touched a sore point in yer wardrobe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemonkey Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 There's worse than 'fisherman pants' - the ones who wear 'harem pants'... and have their hair in 'man buns'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 For those wondering........ Light, easily packed, Easily washed, Practical long trouser (to stop being bitten by mossies). Really cheap. Everything a back-packer needs. As long as you dont care what you look like.!!........Grasshopper....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xobtsiwt Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) Aww, leave the darlings alone. We were all young and foolish once, now for the most part we're old and foolish. The difference is the world was newer then and we thought we were originals. And in any case, give me so-called fisherman's pants in preference to harem pants any day of the Thai calendar: Edited April 16, 2017 by Xobtsiwt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Remember 'shell suits' worn in the 80's? Still worn around areas of Liverpool. Fisherman pants probably on par with them.[emoji1] Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 20 hours ago, simon43 said: Don't knock 'em, we were all young once. Given the ridiculous comments some people make on here, I sometimes doubt they were ever young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneko Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Remember 'shell suits' worn in the 80's? Still worn around areas of Liverpool. Fisherman pants probably on par with them.[emoji1] Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile appBanned on Nov 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneko Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Given the ridiculous comments some people make on here, I sometimes doubt they were ever young. There is being young.....and there is being young and wearing fisherman trousers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 22 hours ago, sharktooth said: Years ago I saw a frumpy female backpacker with blue dreadlocks, fishermans pants and tie dye top trying to eat kow pat goong with chopsticks of a plate in khao San rd. Yep, that'll be her "doing thailand," I guess. Lol - yeah, what is this obsession with trying to eat rice off a plate with chopsticks, trying to fit in with the locals - but locals don't waste time with wooden sticks, they use a shovel and as quick as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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