I've lived here over 7 years now but I still just can't fully grasp Thai societies attitude to black skin. I understand that it is commonly regarded as a mark of the rural poor or manual workers etc etc. However it is virtually impossible for a dark skinned woman to be beautiful in Thailand. Beyonce "owan dum" , Naomi Cambell (dum mak mak) I know one or two, infact, upper middle class Thai girls with careers and wealth who don't/ can't date Thai men due to their skin tone and they are both exceptionally good looking (If I see my friend online I'll ask ot post her pic) This shit I just don't don't don't get.