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Originally Posted by TimT
Yes...
I worked in the Sandbox years ago with a labor force from Thailand.... Daytime temps could get to 100-120F and these guys wore long sleeve shirts, and covered there heads with turbans...
When I asked why, I was told that dark skin meant lower class...
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When I visited Thailand, I wondered about the same thing. The guide told us that the long sleeve loose cotton shirts actually kept them cool and not get sun burn. Just like folks who travel the desert regions, they even rap their heads up.