An Ode To Thailand’s Sexual Past (And Present)

August 1, 2007
DASHIELL

Most residents of the beautiful country of Thailand probably aren't thrilled by notion that their country has become synonymous with wild, barely legal sexual licentiousness. Then again, it's not like we pulled their name out of a hat and declared it to be the new Sodom; in fact, according to this article from their own English language newspaper The Nation, Thailand's reputation for sexy women with loose morals dates back over three centuries.

No finer an expert than Christoph Carl Fernberger von Egenberg (you remember him) declared that the women of the region were "excessively lewd" all the way back in the 1600s. Ever since then, horny sailors and soldiers have never lacked for a friendly brothel while in port—even the pandas know how to have fun. Of course, the porn industry has never had trouble playing up this slatternly attitude either, so here's our little mini-tribute to the not-so-mysterious allure of this great nation. Just don't call us for bail money when your next vacation hits a little "snag."

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Thai Models/Pornstars:

· Lily Koh (lilykoh.org)