Sarisin Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 I was going to put this in the Polls Section, but I was afraid it might be hit with a barrage of 127's puns, so here it is. Actually, I'm kidding. I really couldn't come up with some good choices for a poll. So, instead, I will just throw it out for discussion. To what extent do you show affection with your wife, girlfriend, bargirl, etc. while in public in Thailand? Here's what brought this question on.... Today I was sitting in the Mc Donald's in Ploenchit Center enjoying my Happy Meals for lunch. I had strategically chosen a seat that would allow me to view some of Bangkok's finest Puying on Parade as they climbed the stairs to the Center. Khun Sanuk and I are masters at seat selection for this purpose. However, this time I had a definite problem. A farang couple decided to block my view. They were quite nattily dressed: he in his Red Bull tank top, safari shorts, and flip flops; she in a tank top and shorts about five sizes two small, and a matching pair of flip flops. They probably would qualify for the final ten in the Ugliest Couple on The Planet Pageant. I am not hitting them for dressing or looking like crud. No, it was worse than that. For the entire duration of my lunch break (about 30 minutes) this couple made out on the stairs to the Ploenchit Center. They were totally oblivious to those who had to walk around them to avoid this messy display. I had to fight very hard to avoid sending a plume of Mc Vomit against the window facing me. Worst of all: I got a serious case of neck strain looking around the lovebirds to see the entering and exiting Thai ladies. OK maybe I am having a bit of fun at the expense of this couple, but is there anyone out there who does NOT know that public displays of affection in Thailand are inappropriate? Certainly 30 minutes of making out on the steps of a shopping mall in the center of town is not quite right, eh? But what about you? How far do you go with your tilac when in public? Personally, I seldom go beyond the holding hands stage, but I have spotted plenty of farangs squeezing dear ladies as if they were checking for an over-ripe cantaloupe, and even swapping spit in public. EEEEEWWWWWW!!!! How do you feel about this when you see it? Do you just look the other way like I do? Yeah, but I bet you feel like going up to the couple and smacking 'em around a bit, right? Actually, it is interesting. I find the straight girls I date are not adverse at all to holding hands in public, but that is about it - unless we are in more private environs. The bargirls, well, some of them can be a bit randy, can't they? Alright, you got the question, now you provide your answer. I'm sure we are bound to have someone say they did it doggy-style in the middle of rush hour on the Skytrain and don't see a problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Does making out on the beach with a desk clerk I met in my Pattaya hotel count? I mean, it WAS dark out and SHE was the one who opened her blouse. So maybe not.... troydeere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiledCowboy Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Oh, this subject and its actual performance whilst in Pattaya last month is the very reason I still walk around back home with an ear-to-ear grin. Am really a conservative kind of fella, not quite lowering the coffin-lid down on myself yet, but just like to pace myself to see another day in - well, visited a bar in Pattaya late one afternoon to see a honey just quietly watching the World Cup on the tv and as everyone was stuffed and hungry decided to pass on her and just get something to eat, rest a couple of hours and then hit the bars again in the evening. Something said to check that bar again and there she was, still drinking another coke, watching the footy, six hours later! - chat,chat,chat and a bar-fine was performed. Took the lovely, rock-hard, model-body, absolute cutie back to the hotel where my passion exploded upon the balcony before the sheets on the bed were even ruffled. The balconies were enclosed so nobody could ever see, but it was just soooooooooo good to do things that way that it occurred another two nights until I bloody had to leave and come back home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 Holdin hands in public is as far as this Preacher will go. I reckon so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidflux Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 The farangs probably didnt even realize that this type of thing is not really appropriate in thailand which is their own fault. On the flip side, I think a farang walking hand in hand down the street with a bg young enough to be his grandaughter would be just as much a faux paux in the eyes of most thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibblies Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 "I'm sure we are bound to have someone say they did it doggy-style in the middle of rush hour on the Skytrain and don't see a problem with that" In a recent thread, Bangkok Phil claimed to have seen two Thai lesbians all over each other in the skytrain, oblivious to everyone watching. Personally, I'm a stiff-upper lipped Englishman, so I'm usually even more reluctant than a Thai girl to display any affection. Except when I'm very, very drunk, of course. Then it's "I fuckin' love you, I do". She's delighted by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiGirlLover Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 I am not a public display type of guy even in farang-land. So, I don't even like walking down the street holding hands with a BG. If I am at a beer bar and have had a few drinks then an occasional peck on the check is OK. Now if I am in a diddling bar or a go-go, then its open season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 I would keep it all to a minimum in respect for the culture. Other than a goodbye kiss at the airport, then keeping it simple. I remember sitting next to a farang couple on a flight from JFK-SFO and the whole way, this couple were at it. I finally stared and enjoyed the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLeakHunt Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 I'm all in favour of saying "bollocks" to convention, but draw the line at giving it my bird up the arse on the skytrain. Cheers up the Latics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 I only hold hands in public, and even that I leave up to my B/G to initiate. She will do it when she has determined that the immediate environment will not cause her embarrassment. That way, I don't have to guess, and can feel comfortable when I do hold hand with her. Something comes up on her radar screen, and she suddenly drops my hand, I respect that she can sense her LOS surroundings much better than me. It's all a matter of respecting her feelings and comfort level. HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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