Communication from Nik who, excited at seeing his name up in lights in Pattaya Days, offers a contribution:
A visit to Kasikorn Bank in Jomtien and there on the counter are free gifts:
Somewhat slanderous I thought at first, what a shock that the Bank would insinuate such behavior from me, but I kindly asked the girl behind the counter are they large or are they for Thais only? She asked what was account number again! I offered to help them with a slogan to go with the campaign, but my offer was declined. Back at home with my sample, pondering and raring to test it, but hey stop, what will a Kasikorn condom say about me, will it turn on the ladies? Conclusion: Better I keep it for a rainy day.
Knowing Nik, it will no doubt be a rainy day this evening at some point. But he raised a valid concern with the bank. Condoms in Thailand are smaller than those you can buy in Europe (they may, however, be larger than the American version). It is possible to buy condoms for the larger gentleman, but my experience in such matters is out of date. Perhaps The Ghost will enlighten us?
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2008-07-14| Spike saysAnd yes grandma, it’s a typo; should read “condo”
2008-07-14| grandma saysYes Spikey, it is possible to buy condos for the big guys in Thailand. Durex white packages with a number on it (M-11 I think) at around 60 THB for a pack of three at 7eleven and 170 THB for a pack of 12 at Boots'.
2008-07-14| The Ghost saysNot sure how I feel about being called out on this, but, in fact, the large Durex are the ones in the BLUE box. 56mm. The white ones are some sort of non-latex derivative for those who are allergic.
For reference, the BLACK boxed ones are the Durex made for the Thai market. 49mm, I beleive. Maybe smaller.
2008-07-15| Spike saysGrandma, you know stuff you shouldn’t.
Mr. Ghost, being the celibate, god-fearing man that you are, I obviously was not suggesting that you have a use for such items. But your journalistic journeys most certainly must bring you into contact with the degenerates who actually purchase these fiendish devices.
49mm eh? Still seems a little lengthy. Where would I get some smaller ones? Not for me of course, for a friend.
2008-07-15| Jock saysWhat’s the difference between the 49mm and 56mm? Is it the same principle which applies to getting a hat that fits?
2008-07-15| Spike saysI may not have a PhD in advanced mathematical theorem, but I suspect the difference is 7mm.
2008-07-15| mart saysThe virtues of the metric system, even an Anglo-Saxon protestant with no PhD in advanced mathematical theorem can use it quite accurately…
2008-07-15| Spike saysProtestant sir, protestant???!!
I’ll have none of that myth-based superstitious nonsense. I’m a proud and fully paid-up member of the Church of the Seven Day Hedonists; real beliefs for real people, and an excellent stock of vintage wines.
The problem with Jock is that he comes from Scotland where measurement is based upon five neeps to a haggis. Metric is black art as far as he is concerned.
2008-07-15| The Ghost saysHate to break it to you, but the measurement is circumference, not length, just in case you were thinking all of the above prophelatics were too small for you.
2008-07-15| grandma saysSpike a Catholic! I knew all good boys are Catholic! By the way who’s this black tart called Metric you’re talking about?
2008-07-15| Spike saysCatholic sir, Catholic???!! I’ll have none of that myth-based superstitious nonsense. I’d rather be a protestant, less guilt and more condom usage.
2008-07-16| Jock saysSee I knew it was circumference and not length …. it’s the size of the head that counts … which is why IT IS the same principle which applies to getting a hat that fits?
2008-07-16| Spike saysYes, yes, but when will you realise that wearing a hat during sex does not avoid pregnancy? There are too many little Jocks in the world already.