tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103008488278298779.post8144167149591416085..comments2024-03-09T05:56:07.447-08:00Comments on RussellAbroad.. a wondering soul.: Thai Nudity... no images- culture.pdr123http://www.blogger.com/profile/11158070279417135819noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103008488278298779.post-18908111211206913362018-01-11T05:19:18.517-08:002018-01-11T05:19:18.517-08:00I think Thailand presents various inexplicable soc...I think Thailand presents various inexplicable social contradictions to foreigners when it comes to sex-related issues. Apart from nudity, there's also the matter of commercial sex, in a country that is highly religious and traditional. My very limited understanding is that this has something to do with the country's Buddhist nature. While Buddhism does not encourage such acts, neither does it overtly condemn. Instead, the precepts of tolerance, understanding, and compassion are encouraged. For the common Thai, my guess is that he/she would not despise someone forced to bare her body to make a living, but would certainly frown when someone does it for fun. <br /><br />But this is just my very layman perception.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291078368066787405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103008488278298779.post-16618982698418158662017-01-25T08:02:47.432-08:002017-01-25T08:02:47.432-08:00Thank you for your perspective, Bruce, it makes a ...Thank you for your perspective, Bruce, it makes a good read. <br /><br />My aim for my blog is to make people aware of social norms in Thailand. It is a mistake for travellers to presume what is normal in Europe would be understood in Thailand. <br /><br />Sorry to be slow accepting your comment but I have been in Thailand hanging out with my wife's family again.<br /><br />Thank you once again for writing such a thought provoking reply.pdr123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11158070279417135819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103008488278298779.post-61051844438472822372017-01-25T08:00:41.662-08:002017-01-25T08:00:41.662-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.pdr123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11158070279417135819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103008488278298779.post-20588192063644689162016-12-10T00:15:27.066-08:002016-12-10T00:15:27.066-08:00Nudity was common in the villages 80 years ago and...Nudity was common in the villages 80 years ago and in 1931 a Thai in Bangkok started the first naturist group. It was common for women to be topless and children to run around the village nude and swim n the rivers nude. Thai are not as obsessed with seeing people nude as western people are in their own countries.<br /><br />Today there is a naturist organization www.ThailandNaturist.com started by a Thai lady and her foreign husband. It started in 2007 with 5 members and continues to grow past 2000+ members today. Many of the naturist visitors and members have been seen nude on remote beaches by fishermen and passersby as long as the person is not doing anything rude there never has been a problem. When you do this in public, then there are problems. They do not condone being nude in public. Of course the fine for being nude is only 500 baht .<br /><br />Today there are 6 member resorts of Naturist Association Thailand Ltd. And over 2000 members which nearly half are Thai. In reality Thai naturism will grow to be a commanding presence in the tourist market place. And Thai naturist membership will grow to the tens of thousands in the coming years. This is evident by the fact that once Thai found out about the Thai naturist organization they join.<br /><br />Naturism is an internal desire in humans regardless of their upbringing, religion, friends, family or status in society. It has been stated that 10% of any population has naturism tendencies. Once you let your mind outgrow the media/governmental imposed idea that a naked body is sexual or a sexual statement you can see humans for what they really are and not sexual entities.Bruce Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399450284404362543noreply@blogger.com