Beach Chairs and vendors

[PattayaMale]

And I agree with luvThai, as well. Why are the city fathers trying to convert Thai beaches to a version of the over-regulated ones found in the West. Like LuvThai, I like the vendors. They make for fun diversions while lounging on the beach chairs. And the new (well, not so new, but only a few years old) regulation that the chairs have to be in a line. Sure makes it tough to talk to each other if you go to the beach with a few friends. I remember when you could arrange the beach chairs any way you wanted. What's the point of having to line them up? And, speaking of chairs, is there a reason all the places use the same uncomfortable chaises? Is that another regulation that doesn't make sense?

 

I thought this was a good post and hope RichLB does not mind that I started a separate post. If he does I will delete it.

 

(By the way is Rich an adjective)

[Guest RichLB]

Don't mind at all and think it's a good idea.

 

(And I sure wish Rich was an adjective that fit me - sigh)

[Guest fountainhall]

Like LuvThai, I like the vendors.

Me too. I have my favourite donut boy who is quite gorgeous. I happily buy two even though one would be enough. I even have his phone number and call whenever I'm in Pattaya to tell him I'm on the beach. He's dead straight, alas, but just seeing his body (clothed, alas) and his smile are worth it.

[Guest]

And, speaking of chairs, is there a reason all the places use the same uncomfortable chaises? Is that another regulation that doesn't make sense?

 

I have always wondered about this. Anyone know the answer?

[Guest lvdkeyes]

Somebody's relative must own the chair company.

[Guest tdperhs]

It should be obvious. Somebody tested a dozen designs and found that, in terms of comfort and ease to get in and out of, these suck the most.

 

Every day I discover another way in which Thailand is just like the West.

[Gaybutton]

Somebody's relative must own the chair company.

I truly believe that. Few people would dispute that the deck chairs are about the most uncomfortable choice of chair types there can be, but the same style deck chairs are used at virtually every beach in Thailand. Why? I'm convinced that somebody has arranged something with somebody. And the uniformity regulations make no sense to me either. The chairs have to be lined up just so, and it has to be those chairs. Many of the concessions keep a few plastic chairs available upon request, but woe be unto the concession that ever puts in any other kinds of chairs.

[Rogie]

Few people would dispute that the deck chairs are about the most uncomfortable choice of chair types there can be...

 

I agree they aren't the most comfortable, but they score in terms of practicality. There is also, which appeals to the sort of person I am, a strong element of tradition! Here is an article from the UK written 6 years ago bewailing the possible demise of the deck chair on a famous British beach.

 

For thousands of families they are an essential part of a day out at Britain's biggest seaside resort.

 

Since 1914, Blackpool's deckchairs have been the best spot for watching the world go by. But their future is under threat as tourism bosses want the town to move upmarket.

 

'It's time we got rid of this reminder of a cloth cap image,' said Lynn Cole, chairman of Blackpool Tourism Forum.

 

'We should scrap the deckchairs and if they have to be replaced, do so with something modern. These chairs had their day in the 1950s and 60s.'

 

In one day in August 1957, 66,580 deckchairs were hired out on Blackpool beach. The council even had a busy deckchair 'hospital' for repairs.

 

But, like the numbers of visitors to the resort, the chairs have dwindled and now the council has just 7,000 for hire at

[Guest tdperhs]

(By the way is Rich an adjective)

If his name were "Comf'table," I would say, "Yes, it is an adjective, but only if he's Jewish."

[Guest lvdkeyes]

I don't get the relevance.