Do-rags

[hhfarang]

Has anyone seen any "do-rags" here? For those who don't know that name refers to a large hankie type head covering that is worn by motorcycle riders (and others) to cover the head or hair. It is usually a colorful cloth made to tie over or around the head and made of cotton or other perspiration absorbent material.

I'm sure I could get someone to make some cheaply, but I just wondered if anyone had seen them for sale here.

[IHF]

bandanas think there is a stall in market village that sells them, or try the harley shop on the klong road.
there is a bike week beginning of dec you will surely get them there. many of the local markets sell them too

[Chas]

These always make me think pirates have come ashore in our town just missing the eye patch and a hearty,"Aaarrr Matey!"

I have seen them for sale in those night markets going north out of town on Petchkasem.

[hhfarang]

Thanks for a couple of quick good responses, will check those places out!

[garhook]

I bought a pile of these bandanas at the grand hotel market.
Have seen them there just lately

[bluezephyr]

Years ago someone referred to a Do rag, Or Dew rag. I was led to believe this was the name before Kleenex was invented

[hhfarang]

Not sure where the name came from... the "rag" part is obvious, I always thought the "do" part was because you used it to cover up your hair-"do" (or lack there of, in which it becomes the hair-do).

[Big Boy]

My son has bought them in all of the markets in Hua Hin at various times. They were quite plentiful when I was there in May.

[dtaai-maai]

I'll bet they look great on BB's son - I can't help feeling they look a bit sad and lost on the middle-aged/elderly! Bit like tattoos...

[hhfarang]

dtaai-maai,

I wasn't looking for them to be in style or create a baby boomer fashion trend... I just thought they might be a way to keep the sweat out of my eyes. It burns like pepper spray!

[dtaai-maai]

Just a gentle mick-take, hhf - I'm sure you wouldn't look ridiculous...

You are effectively talking about big hankies, and I love 'em, as I sweat freely. I keep them in my pocket, though - don't want to frighten the students! Mrs DM bought 4 for 100 baht in Market Village just the other day, near the bakery apparently.

[hhfarang]

I've looked for regular white linen or cotton hankies to use like a head band but all the ones I've seen here are too small to go around my fat head and still leave room to tie in the back!

I tell my wife the big head is indicative of a large brain (and also indicative of large appendages), and being an innocent Thai lass, she believes me.

[BaaBaa.]

I've looked for regular white linen or cotton panties to use like a head band

[hhfarang]

Hey BaaBaa, that's a good idea, I never tried those!

[Arcadian]

Can`t you use a normal handkerchief and tie knot in each corner? For extra cooling you could roll up your sleeves and trouserlegs or even remove your jacket if it gets really hot.