[FliveGell]

Farungdong, am just curious, where are you from?

[FliveGell]

Are you gonna work in Bangkok? Or just a holiday trip?

Are you a Thai or just half Thai?

Thanks for answering my curiosity.

Sorry, got no idea about tattooes in Thailand. I will ask my Thai friend, if he can reply fast, I'll post it here.

Cheers!

[FliveGell]

That is so nice to hear. Actually, I've loved to work in Bangkok, but I got no opportunities at all. I am a Filipino and I dont know how foreigners work or do they get the chance to have a job in Thailand. Goodluck to you man! How old are you by the way? Hope to see you in Thailand in case I got the chance to visit your country again.

[FliveGell]

27? Did I understand it right? Am just starting to learn the thai language.

Anyway, thanks for that. But for sure, I will just be staying in Bangkok. No chance to go southern part - I've been to Bangkok twice, both are weekends only so as not to consume more vacation leaves.

I am also in the field of Information Technology - I work as a Systems Engineer here in Singapore.

Speaking of teaching english - you can search for this - TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language - sounds interesting!

[animilius]

If they can see the tatoo then it probably won't help you get an office job. However, it is part of Thai culture for men to have tatoos to protect themsleves like an amulet. But, that might not be so true in modern day Bangkok. I probably won't get one although my father has one.

[FliveGell]

I would love to have a tattoo too, my name in thai alphabet. That would be exciting!

[penpizdes]

I am getting a tattoo too this June in Thailand!!

[inhitoemits]

i know one in bangkok does tattoo quite well ,it a japanese style .his name is called jimmy wong had a shop in sukhumvit soi 5 i think near d-ma hotel.

[disappointment2]

I'm an old Thai dude that have a tattoo of my own. One thing I can tell you is I'm never regret one bit. I probably won't do it again not because I'm ashame of what I did but because I'm too old to do and it is quite a bit expensive nowaday. When I did then (1966) it only cost me $9.00 but again $9.00 then was a lot of money too.
As far as how it will effect your working environment in Thailand I can't answere you the question. I think it will or it won't is up to your kind of work. I was in Thai Navy at that time and I didn't give a hoot of what they said as long as it didn't against the rule and regulation. Which it did not.
Go to Thailand and spend sometime there and see how you'll like and how well you will adjust to your new world there.
My Kids ( I have 2 daughters 30 and 28) They are Thai and also American like you are. Them 2 never been in Thailand.I hope some day they will/Me too.

[ptolerezort]

I have four tattoos. Mine are all located where I can keep them concealed for business purposes. I have one on each side of my upper chest and one on each upper arm. They are a wolf, a bear, an Indian (Native American) Hunter with a drawn bow and arrow, and an Indian Medicine Man. I was going to have a large one done on my back, but I think now I have other priorities. My wife's family in Sahatsakhan were very interested in my tattoos. They asked many questions and did not seem to think badly of me for having them.

[lzwha]

Hi Delawang.
Nice to know you and very please with your quick response and a warm welcome in here. This is my first time here ( 2nd time to be exact.) Matter of fact I'm not even see everything what you've got in here yet. I will eventaully.
Talking about the tattoo in the old day ( I mean the very old day long long time ago) most people did it because their superstition. They believed the tattoo will help protect them from whatever bad thing that will happen to them. I think it just the phenomenon but I won't deny it. My dad did it all over his body. He was a cop that went to war call Indochina war. He make it back save and sound. Again who know because of the tattoo that save him.Maybe he just a plain good and a brave one.
I did it because the look of it. Somewhat I thought it look macho to me. I did it when I already in the navy at downtown San Diego.One of my girl told me that I look like an idiot. I think she just jealous (Envy) of me because she can't has one. Then woman don't do this kind of thing but now man and woman are all alike.No body seem to care anymore.
Well nice to talk to you. If you let me talk I can talk all night.(By the way it is 3:30 A.M. PSToverhere) You know the old folks they got nothing to do but yap yap yap or mumbling all day long. Like myself for instance.
Good night or I should say Good day instead.

[Soolfelpecelf]

Persionaly I think Tattoos look ugly, they deface the appearance of the human body, and unless your skin colour is very light they look to dole and boring, they go out of date like fashion, you cannot get ride of them if you grow not to like them, some people can falesly judge what type of persion you are. If you want a certain look or image I would suggest buy some new clothes, get your hair done and buy some jewlery so at least if you want to change your immage later you can.
I think a tattoo are so boring as your style will never change over a life time.

[Nurfzerne]

This is not a pro- or anti-tattoo posting, but just a word of advice to anyone thinking of getting a tattoo--be aware of the increased risk of hepatitis transmission! Yes, it does happen. So, wherever you go, be careful that it be done under the cleanest of conditions.

Sorry to dampen the tone, but if my advice saves one person from getting Hep C, then it was worth it...

[YTmWSOA5]

I stayed away from Tatoos because I am scared not to like them one day. But if someone likes them guess its fine.

In my part of the world, a generation ago, people would tatoo the name on children's arm. Everyone from that time has it. A way to protect them by name if they get lost!! That's what I was told.

[disappointment2]

Hi Delawang and all.
Adrian has asked is Darling mean Wat in Thailand.If I understand him right Darling mean Teerak and Wat mean Temple.I don't know that they do tattoo-ing in the Wat these days.Delawang Narak (Watch out for L and R Thai or Chinese love to use in reverse) mean Cute, good looking or what they like to use nowaday is "Cool."
I went to mail my Ebay merchandise at the Post Office yesterday. ( I'm selling stuffs on Ebay.) The young lady ahead of me has her tattoo all over her back ( I mean all over) all in different colors and patterns. She look a bit chubby but I would give her an A +++ ( Scored by her tattoo-s) She wear a one piece top with no bra to show off her proud tattoo.I don't know what they call this kind of dress it is just like a bra but has the string to tie up on the back.
Anyway I did sneak and peek on your profile Delawang. Very interesting that you are marry-married to the Thai lady especially from Isan. I myself from there too Surin,about some 40 years ago when I left.
I have to go. I'll talk to you all later. Have fun.

[JasminBerkova]

Tattoos and other kinds of body art and also to a certain extent, body piercings can be very sexy.

I think girls with tattoos on their lower backs or hip areas are really sexy.

[Lvnufcdc]

Tattoos? Hmmm... some of them are magnificent artworks, nice to admire - as long as they are not on my body! It is just not for me, I guess.

I mean, I am already perfect, "as is". And "if it ain't broken, don't fix it" right?

[furious1]

The story goes that American actor Johnny Depp and actress Winona Ryder were going together for quite a long time and to show his love for her, had a tattoo put on him that said WINONA FOREVER. Well, as luck would have it, they broke up. And as luck would have it again, he was able to have the tattoo reduced down to WINO FOREVER (a wino being an alcoholic).

So, stick with the pictures. Stay away from lover's names...

[lzwha]

Hi Delawang.
I can read Thai and type in Thai. What I mean is my computer be able to do all of those because I have window 98 version 2.No problem to read but to type take forever because my poor skill and lack of practice.
When I left Surin they didn't have Changs show yet. So I never have a chance to experience one. Last time I see Thailand that was some 34 years ago. I never go back at all period. I came here (US) the first time when I was in Thai Navy in 1965-66. That's when I had my tattoo. So see Delawang you must have more experience about Thailand more than I do.Shame on me.
In a couple of month I will turn 60 hopefully to see Thailand before I die at least one time. My oldest daughter just got out the Navy and went right back to her old job with United Airlines. It mean that I can fly for free. So I have no excuse not to go right?
Sorry that my English just getting worst with my age. Thank you that you try to understand me.

[Nurfzerne]

When I see western men and women with tattoos, for better or for worse, I automatically develop a profile of them.

When I see men with tattoos, I see them as rebels openly asserting their individuality.

When I see women with tattoos, they are also rebellious, but it seems even more so. To me, I see them as sending nonverbal communication that they are sexually "open-minded" or unihibited (read to mean: kinky, bisexual or lesbian). That is my perception here in America and I doubt that opinion differs too far from that of others here.

My question is -- if I see Thai women wearing tattoos, how far off the mark would my western profile of tattoo-wearing western women be when I apply that same profile to tattoo-wearing Thai women?