What do Thai people and Michael Jackson have in common?
They both wish the could have whiter skin! (55555!)
Okay, so that was a ridiculously bad joke but it’s so true. In America (or the western world in general) most of us want to darken our skin a bit or at least be tan. Being pale is looked at as unattractive and sickly whereas having color pronounces your features and is desired. The opposite is true in Thailand (and most of Asia). Presumedly because in Thailand, if you have dark skin it implies that you are lower class and work outside. If you have lighter skin it means that you’re well-off and can stay inside and out of the sun all day. Shopping for toiletries in Thailand can be difficult for westerners because of this. In addition to the regular whitening creams, EVERYTHING has bleaching agents. Face wash, soap, shaving cream, sun block, and even deodorant! It’s not just a weird cultural difference, it’s a bit obsessive. Well, the Chinese have taken it a step further. Allow me to introduce the facekini…
“Girl, you so Asian!”
Nope, those aren’t Mexican lucha libre wrestlers… they’re just Chinese beach goers. This ridiculous addition to their already incredibly ridiculous swimming attire provides complete protection from the sun. It covers the entire face except for small eye/nose/ear holes.
PLEAAASE read this article or this one if you want to see or know more of this humorous wonder.
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Super English Surat Thani 