Alright guys, I'm interested in suggestions for a Lao tattoo, one that I would get while I'm actually there. It stems from an idea I've had for a long time that I just want to get a tattoo in, and related to each country I visit (or at least the ones I like).

I've already got one on my left arm (21st bday, not drunk), and I'm kinda thinking that'll be where any new ones go. Left arm, from the forearm up (so I can cover it with half rolled up sleeves).

Problems are, I'm not Buddhist, so I'd feel kinda shitty getting a sak yant even though I really like the designs. From what I understand they also need to go in specific places on the body, and be tattooed in a certain way in order to be "traditional". Also these aren't really Lao, they could be from Laos, Thailand, or Cambodia. Since the plan is to get others, it needs to be something that can be integrated with additional tattoos later on.

Taking this into consideration I think that leaves me with three options 1) Lao text, 2) Some kind of Lao symbol, 3) a combination of the two. So, are there any sayings, short poems, or symbols that are famous in Lao that anyone can recommend?

No three headed elephants, or LAO written inside an oval, or stuff like that though. I'd rather not get thrown in jail in Laos/Thailand, or look like the back end of a Toyota Hilux

Thanks ahead of time

The only Lao tattoo I like is three head elephant. You're right JSEA Laos and Thai government don't like three head elephant.

JSEA number 3 is a good choice. Lao text and symbol.

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Admin Saovaluck wrote on 7^th Jun, 2011 at 9:41pm:

Hahaha, Judy Garland might be it.

I'm ok with slightly Buddhist tattoos...just feel sorta like people would be judging me for getting a tattoo from something I don't really believe in. The problem with sak yant is that they're pretty much purely religious.

Also I prefer black ink to colored ink....although the naga idea would make for a pretty good sleeve.

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