Editor;
Re: Fitting in in Thailand (PM Mailbag Friday, 19 September 2014) – With a pseudonym like yours you would stand out more than the unshirted Farang. Why not just Bill?
However, I go along with your comment. Every day I see middle aged to old Farang flaunting their “Man Boobs”. This week I saw one at the hospital without a shirt and when questioned by a nurse if he had a problem with his skin she gave him a gown. This was miles away from the beach.
There was once some Englishmen in our group who sat in the sun sweating and moaning, but said it was worth the trouble as when they returned home to their winter they would don a white shirt and with their tan be the envy of all at their pub. I would think with the change in population a “Brown Body” would fit in well.
My memories of the English bather is a man at Blackpool with his trousers rolled up and a knotted hanky on his head, paddling in 6″ of water. It is said in some circles that “if you have it Flaunt it”. This would apply to those who parade in front of the beach girls in skimpy Speedos or underpants when all the ladies are interested in is the size of their wallet. When in Rome also applies to Thailand. Observe their customs and attempt to fit in. I also understand it is against the law to operate a motorcycle with out proper attire.
Good luck with your crusade Bill.
Sean Murphy
