This is now the costa brava, blackpool ,margate, costa del sol, ibizza of the east
love it or hate it it's here to stay
say no more
But does it really have to be that way?
A stroke or two of a pen and a by-law is on the books and the BiB have a nice little earner. The word will get out even to the thick of thigh and head that flashing your fat can cost a purple or more. Pass the word.
You all sound like prudes fussing about whether a holiday-maker shows too much of their chubby bodies or not during their well-earned holiday to Asia.
I don't get the impression that people are really complaining about the semi nudity being displayed to them. I've always read this thread from the perspective of the effect this semi-nudity by our fellow countrymen is having on our Thai hosts. After all, it is all fairly common place on the odd hot day back in the homeland.
I don't care if people want to embarrass themselves but its wrong if it goes against the Thai grain, shows ignorance and lack of respect for Thai mores.
You all sound like prudes fussing about whether a holiday-maker shows too much of their chubby bodies or not during their well-earned holiday to Asia.
I don't get the impression that people are really complaining about the semi nudity being displayed to them. I've always read this thread from the perspective of the effect this semi-nudity by our fellow countrymen is having on our Thai hosts. After all, it is all fairly common place on the odd hot day back in the homeland.
Absolutely right BB. Burger, I've just reread this thread & JD, Hogus, Hublet and myself have all recounted incidences we have seen where Thais were embarrassed or offended by this behaviour. The understudy is Thai and has stated his dislike for this. Much as I may dislike seeing some of these more obese, hirsute sights, personally, I have done in Florida beachside towns or Spanish shops and never thought much of it (apart from "I wouldn't show that off, if I were them"). My big objection comes from the fact this is Thailand and it is offensive to our hosts.
"The question is not, can they reason? Nor, can they talk? But, can they suffer?" - Jeremy Bentham, philosopher, 1748-1832
We are just embarassed resident farangs who respect Thai culture and unfotunately get tarred with the same brush
Surely beach patrols and policing on exiting the beach would solve some of the problems
On a secondry issue I now see graffitti has hit Hua Hin. All part of western progress I suppose
Too old to care anymore
Love it or leave it!!!!!!!!
RICHARD OF LOXLEY
It’s none of my business what people say and think of me. I am what I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. It makes life so much easier.
RICHARD OF LOXLEY
It’s none of my business what people say and think of me. I am what I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. It makes life so much easier.
any way in the words uttered to me last night
who in their right mind gives a monkey's #$% about custom and tradition when they have paid through the nose for a 2 week vacation in HH ,
saying that those of us who live here it is a different story ... a little respect goes a long way
"I don't often agree with the RSPCA as i believe it is an animals duty to be on my plate at supper time"
[quote="dr dave soul monsta"]brings to mind a Rolf Harris song K Richard
any way in the words uttered to me last night
who in their right mind gives a monkey's #$% about custom and tradition when they have paid through the nose for a 2 week vacation in HH ,
saying that those of us who live here it is a different story ... a little respect goes a long way[/quote]
I Agree in full what is said above by the revered Dr.Dave da Soul monsta
For Woman who likes to wear Bikini on the Streets of Hua Hin I would please kindly ask you to cover it up with something from the waist down. In doing that you would not provoke any unwanted aproaches on you and it shows respect to the locals to the country you visit such as Thailand on your 2 week vacation. Thank you, for your corperation!!!
Your's back in Bangkok again.
The understudy
In Love with Hua Hin since 19naughty9 and it ain't fading!!!
(My fable for All Things Japanese knows no boundaries!) Proud Student of Stamford University Hua Hin Campus from 1999 to 2004 (5th Batch of Graduates.)
“Once you survive Stamford U Hua Hin Campus only you can survive anything!!!”
Richard,
It is up to the host to make and uphold laws however, perhaps all foreign owned or managed businesses in the area could set the standard by putting a big sign at the front entrance clearly outlining dress standards.
I would think that in most bars and restaurants around the world they would have standards. Some stricter than others but a good start would be no swim wear (unless covered)
If the customer wont be served they will soon learn to get dressed before they come to that shop again.
Our hosts would notice these signs and perhaps follow suit.
A good opportunity there for some enterprising sign maker.
Can I get commission.
ozuncle wrote:Richard,
It is up to the host to make and uphold laws however, perhaps all foreign owned or managed businesses in the area could set the standard by putting a big sign at the front entrance clearly outlining dress standards.
I would think that in most bars and restaurants around the world they would have standards. Some stricter than others but a good start would be no swim wear (unless covered)
If the customer wont be served they will soon learn to get dressed before they come to that shop again.
Our hosts would notice these signs and perhaps follow suit.
A good opportunity there for some enterprising sign maker.
Can I get commission.
Not that it's likely to happen, but I agree with what you're saying ozuncle. So, from hereon in no visitors will be allowed in the dog center in bikinis or beachwear (we've never had one come like that, but you never know!).
"The question is not, can they reason? Nor, can they talk? But, can they suffer?" - Jeremy Bentham, philosopher, 1748-1832
DawnHHDRC wrote:
So, from here on in no visitors will be allowed in the dog center in bikinis or beachwear (we've never had one come like that, but you never know!).
A rampant male dog may find them attractive. Keep your movie camera on standby just in case.
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Absolutely right BB. Burger, I've just reread this thread & JD, Hogus, Hublet and myself have all recounted incidences we have seen where Thais were embarrassed or offended by this behaviour.
And I have seen 12,575 Thai's taking not a blind bit of notice of a holiday maker coming off the beach in their ...... wait for it ..... beach clothing.
Shock, horror, what's it got to do with us, we don't own the town just cos we live here.
Let the Thai Authorities deal with it if they see it as such a henious crime.
Burger, I've just reread this thread & JD, Hogus, Hublet and myself have all recounted incidences we have seen where Thais were embarrassed or offended by this behaviour. The understudy is Thai and has stated his dislike for this. Much as I may dislike seeing some of these more obese, hirsute sights, personally, I have done in Florida beachside towns or Spanish shops and never thought much of it (apart from "I wouldn't show that off, if I were them"). My big objection comes from the fact this is Thailand and it is offensive to our hosts.
