[Psymoussy]

I heard that more and more modern thai people prefer girls who are thinner and thinner? (I am not sure what is that girls prefer?) Is there such a trend?
This trend elsewhere and on the TV disheartens me, because I always feel that people should have that little extra on them?

If this trend is really on, is it also applicable to the rural areas in Thailand? Would they not prefer girls who are well ... healthy and full? I imagine so...

Is natural & earthy' giving way to 'slick & swift'?

Or is this all a non-issue?

[Assunkkensatt]

I heard that more and more modern thai people prefer girls who are thinner and thinner? (I am not sure what is that girls prefer?) Is there such a trend?
This trend elsewhere and on the TV disheartens me, because I always feel that people should have that little extra on them?

If this trend is really on, is it also applicable to the rural areas in Thailand? Would they not prefer girls who are well ... healthy and full? I imagine so...

Is natural & earthy' giving way to 'slick & swift'?

Or is this all a non-issue?

Just about every Thai girl I have met has complained that she is 'fat' yet I have yet to see a genuinely fat Thai girl.

Personally I like girls with with a shape to them and have never been attracted to thin ones. ÍغÅÇÃó has a wonderful shape despite her body weight increasing by 8kgs in the first 8 days I knew her (eating proper meals in the first time in...). When I have been with thin girls in the past I always felt I wanted to cook them a big meal!

I haven't seen her in nearly 11 months now and in the last week or so she has begun getting worried that I won't like her anymore when I return in December because she is, in her words, "fat like a Farang lady!"

I tell her I will love her whatever; it's what's inside the packaging that counts.

David

[Inenuedbabnor]

Well, pretty much so, especially if she is on the tall side.
Now, if she's short then being a bit on the weighty side can be seen as cute as long as she has a pretty face to go along with it.

As we have discussed before, most Thai guys don't really prefer caucasian girls to Thais and one reason behind this is that a lot are tall, big-boned and on the weighty side.

The word 'fat' translated into Thai is not as dereogatory sounding as the English equivalent. In fact, many a time when a Thai says to a MAN "You look fatter" it is in fact a compliment!

I have this problem, i'm a bit on the skinny side, whenever i do put a bit of extra weight on a few folks will say "Now you look fat". They mean of course "Now you look better"!!

Thai girls don't reallly go for skinny guys. But as for the girls, the skinnier the better but of course there is a limit. Too skinny and the locals will think she has a nasty disease or something aloing those lines.

Try writing like this on an English based forum and the local girls will go off their heads at such a topic being discussed!! However, this is Thailand. Beauty counts lot in the eyes of a Thai.

[giftplas]

I think most women think they are over a bit no matter how attarctive they may be. Everyone has something they wish was better or different. Some more than others.

[PriernPayorse]

I always thought that thais were a little less judgemental about others' bodies, and in some cases this seems to be true. However in other ways I can certainly see serious "body image issues" in thailand. One only has to hear the stories of young girls getting liposuction from some quack (and often dying), or even breast implants. Eating disorders are also not uncommon, as well as drug use as a means to control/lose weight. I don't know if these problems are a "new" phenomenon for thailand or not, but it is sad no matter what country.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the beholder is also influenced by the things around him. We are all being sold an image. Products to buy that will make us thinner, more popular, sexier, more "potent", etc...
At least in thailand they have a wider variety of body types on tv, than in the usa for example.

-mike

[Psymoussy]

So, it seems there is a certain trend? But what about rural life. Are they totally free of this syndrome? Are they more disposed to seek people who are a bit on the fleshier side? Like what Stevesuphan mentions?

[DOWNLOADnowADOBEphotoSHOP]

I don't like fat at all. Preffer medium and one who works out a little, but not to much.

[Inenuedbabnor]

As for guava and his 'That's a sexist comment':quote

Did i just not answer a question??

What i wrote was perfectly right. Perhaps guava ought to come and live here in Thailand and see for himself.

Just coming to the country as a tourist, is fine, but if you live here for a long time you will realize that Thais are extremely open about some matters and looks are one. I already mentioned that some things which are verbally perceived as derogatory in say the UK are not so here. Just like 'you look fat' (literal trans from Thai) which in Thai is positively the opposite, a good meaning. I think its good to share these differences then there will be less cultural misunderstandings.

Sure bring on a Thai girl (one who live's here) and she'll tell yous all that to say to the likes of 'Thai men like thin girls' is absolutely a completely everyday normal thing to say.

And don't kid me, but the last time i was in the UK, all the men used to talk about there were 'looks this and looks that' while the women just looked on completely indifferent.

Can't believe how guava singled me out, now ive read a lot more direct comments than mine on the forums.

What i wrote was a 'fact'. That is how Thai people are and what they like, generally. It was not an opinion.

[kasandrasikl]

I think (hope?) this topic will fade away into the depths of obscurity on these forums.
Well, pretty much so, especially if she is on the tall side.
Now, if she's short then being a bit on the weighty side can be seen as cute as long as she has a pretty face to go along with it. One of the most sexist statements I have seen on these forums. I really think this is not an appropriate topic.

edit: the topic is fine and legitimate its some of the answers I object to

[Inenuedbabnor]

Just like Trangam had said concerning 'the best way is to view that person as a human being but i guess we still haven't evolved to that stage yet'

Nearly every Thai will agree with what i mentioned there, as that's straight out of a Thais mouth, not mine, but pls dont be misunderstood into thinking that i agree with all this 'this is beautiful and that isn't' etc...

Actually, im always tiringly busy having to explain to Thais what is 'beautiful' in their eyes may not well be the same as non-thai's.

And Guava, you'll find with the Thais abroad that they are much gentler on this subject than the Thais here. They understand that the locals there can be offended by some matters which wouldn't be back home.

Cultural difference.

[Atmotteenrift]

Was driving a Thai female colleague home the other evening... passed by a young lady and my female colleague made a comment, "suay na..." (beautiful na)... and I asked, "suay thong nai?" (where beautiful)... and she replied, "piaow khao liao gor huen dee." (white aka fair skin and nice figure).

hmmm... hope no one will be offended by my "sexist" sharing....

[Psymoussy]

Yes... if I was a girl I would find it difficult to enjoy a discussion on how I should look in the words of people I imagine I am 'prey' too. On the other hand, there is a thin line between informing ourselves through various views as against 'promoting' them by speaking of them. As a result, I am not sure whether it makes sense to keep a tacit silence on such topics or to discuss them?

I imagine that people have various likings anyways, but often do not express because of the 'cover page' syndrome and hence keep their choices to themselves. True, the best way is to look at everyone as humans but I guess not all of us have evolved to that level yet?

I think it would be great if a women or just Thai women would walk in an give their view?

[kasandrasikl]

Steve,
I dont disagree at all with what you are saying about some Thai attitudes, and how they may be more freely expressed when at home so to speak. I do spend a few months a year over there and am lucky enough to have some very close Thai friends, also half my family live in Thailand and have done for some years now. I am well aware of the preferences you refer to and find that there is plenty of prejudice both sexual and racial (you are correct that these things are less openly expressed outside of Thailand). My original criticism of your post was based on a misunderstanding of what you actually said, I thought that you were stating your personal opinion, my mistake

[kasandrasikl]

Just coming to the country as a tourist, is fine sorry Steve, but just to set the record straight although I am based in UK I am a director of a successful education agency in Bangkok. I read, write and speak Thai and spend most of my time with Thai people. I agree that some Thai people feel just as you said, but it doesnt make it right.

edit: Maybe my original comment was a little strong, I apologise Steve. It was a heavy day and I was half asleep when I read your post. I think I am touchy because I am old, fat and ugly so feel jealous of anyone refered to as "suay"