[AntonayPina]

sorry, probably my fault.

I agree talcum powder helps, especially when it is hot AND humid.

[AntonayPina]

> isn'T the humidity at seaside places quite high?
at least i did sweat a lot more seaside then in northern thailand with the temperatures on the islands lower than in northern TH


are we talking about being hot or sweating? for me, the two are not the same.
I was in Phang Nga a month ago and I definitely enjoyed temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees with high humidity, plus the close proximity of the sea, much better than 35 degrees and lower humidity in Chiang Mai. I admit now I need a blanket to sleep below 28 or so degrees [IMG]file:///E:/DCIM/100KM027/PICT0061.JPG[/IMG]because I feel cold. I did need a blanket in Phang Nga. so cool and nice in the mornings. even if nothing ever gets dry, hair or clothes.
Bangkok is never ever cool. and the pollution makes the air a lot heavier and somehow just absorbs all the heat even more. Chiang Mai is hotter in April than Bangkok but somehow much easier to put up with.

[luspikals]

For me it is difficult to stay indoors at this time of year as there are so many festivals and events. This morning I was down in Bangsaen on the beach to take photos of the Mon Songkran Festival. I came back for about an hour then I went out to take pictures of a water splashing ceremony for the monks in a local temple. That was brutally hot as it was held in the sun (though a cooler 38 Celsius in the shade now as it is after 5 p.m.). I will have to take a quick shower then out again to take pictures at a Miss Songkran Beauty Contest. This weekend I am just as busy with events. At least I can drive between them in an air-conditioned car. However, when you are taking pictures you cannot always stand in the shade!

[n2Oddw8P]

I'm disturbed that this thread suddenly turned into a guide to hair shaving and plucking.

Back to the topic: I always feel much better (temporarily) by taking a shower and then using St. Luke's Prickly Heat powder liberally. Really, it is great.

DogoDon

[6ZCo3xuK]

I have been plucking my armpit hair for the last 5 years. It all started when my wife (girlfriend then) decided to pluck them out. The 1st time was a hell of a pain coz of the deep hair roots. subsequent pluckings are easy. lol

[PVaQlNaP]

I shave my head

[AntonayPina]

is it gay(ish) for a man to shave his armpits or what?

[LOVEBoy]

I tend not to go out as much at this time of the year. If I do, I walk as slowly as possible and preferably in the shade.

Just found this, tho other sources disagree:

The World Meteorological Organisation says:

Bangkok, Thailand is the world's hottest city. Other cities like Rio may reach higher temperatures but Bangkok rarely cools down, tending to remain largely above 30 deg C from day to night, summer to winter.

[PVaQlNaP]

Me too.

In krabi, i call into P'Noi's place. I get my head shaved and an iced coffee for 50 baht.

I have my own machine. Oh and I shave my armpits as well

[AntonayPina]

so many foreigners seem to go for the "no shirt" option.

[agiopwer]

My trick is a little inappropriate (TMI), but I'll share anyway. It gets hot in Dallas, too...much like Thailand. Over the years, I have bought half a dozen or so of the "giant towells".... or terry cloth blankets that you can get in Thailand (Robinsons, Central, etc). I drape all of my furniture in them and live a naked life...not worrying if sweat get on anything.

Did I just say too much?

[dafodilkemmy]

Midday showers

[PVaQlNaP]

You're not Turkish, are you?

David

I love kebab, does that count?

[DailyRingtone]

was interested to hear how hot it gets in bangkok. yes, i know it does as i've been there several times. but here in the sub-tropical climate of brisbane, australia, it also warms up during summer. we had day temps of 38-39C several times, with most days of at least 30. but nights are cooler -- down to about 21 or 22.

however, must say it gets a lot cooler in winter. down to about 8C at nights and abt 25 during day. just thought i'd toss this in for what it's worth.

[aideriimibion]

Oh and I shave my armpits as well

You're not Turkish, are you?

David

[diseeKeythilt]

I have noticed some Thai taxi drivers place a small towel behind their neck, sort of inside the shirt.

It probably helps too

Or pull the front of their shirts up to their chin and let their belly hang out.

[netamargr]

Aab nam boi boi si kha = Keep taking shower many times a day . :-)

[boXGWf04]

guess that's what the elder generation thinks, feels or fears

if so many friends of mine + myself would be somewhat masterchief gaylords considering what we shave

[diseeKeythilt]

I shave my head

Me too.

In krabi, i call into P'Noi's place. I get my head shaved and an iced coffee for 50 baht.

[Wgnhqhlg]

Go to the malls, or better yet go to the cinema. They blast the AC in those theaters, every time I go into one of those, I need to bring a jacket because it gets so cold in there (even if it's hot as heck outside).