Girls signaling with their hands in thailand?

[Anonymous]

I'm in thailand now and since first day i see girls and rarely some of guys signaling with their fingers and hands , when they are sure I'm looking their way. I'm sure it is something, because it's repeating everyday. Anybody know what that means?

[BadApple69]

Ok I cheated. This sounded interesting to me so I asked Chat GPT. Here is the answer: (stop here if you don’t want the answer only opinions)


The use of hand signals by girls in Thailand, commonly known as "luk kreung" or "Thai hand signs," is primarily a form of nonverbal communication used to convey messages or express emotions. These hand signals are often seen in Thai pop culture, particularly in music videos, movies, and television shows.


Girls in Thailand use hand signals to enhance their communication, make their expressions more visually appealing, and add emphasis to their words or actions. These signals are often synchronized with music or dance moves, enhancing the overall performance. They can also be used to convey specific meanings or emotions, such as happiness, sadness, excitement, or flirtation.


Additionally, hand signals are a way for girls in Thailand to connect with each other and create a sense of shared identity. By using the same hand signals, they can communicate in a unique and fun way, reinforcing their bond and creating a sense of belonging within their social groups.


It is important to note that hand signals are not exclusive to girls in Thailand and can be used by people of all genders. However, in certain contexts, such as entertainment or social media, the use of hand signals has become more prevalent among girls and young women.

[Pohjolan]

Hand signals usually have a very specific meaning so unless one knows the sign used it could be anything.

Like in the army we had signs for:

Attack in waves taking turns.

Road ahead.

NCO:s gather to your platoon leader.

Turn off the engine.

Nothing detected.

Come here.

Breach with demolitions.

Attack into that direction 100 meters.

Etc.

So you are a bit like Maverick in Top Gun not knowing the foreign hand signs.

[Al_Musafir]

You sure it's girls? I mean it's Thailand... 💀.
Jokes aside, it could be a cultural thing to greet or maybe they were asking for a way to go to some place? Or maybe, depending upon the locality, he/she was a prostitute.