I did not pay a Sinsod by definition but reality there are more way to pay! Don't think for a minute that hasn't crossed my mind.
A year later I returned and kneaded before her mother prior early that year her father passed. Never asked but I offered she declined. At their family farm with a few family members her mother said a few words, blessed and tied a string around my wrist. When we returned to Pattaya Amphur we made it official.
My brother prior to me locating him Golden Triangle Mae Sa, was already married noted he also paid none.
That being said I'm not criticizing those who do my comment was towards the list coming from Thai although I know it is a joke.
Fast forward 7 years ago my son now wife came before me after telling me she was pregnant I was expecting because I had a dislike for her freeloading family. The conversation " Tradition " I told her the problem I'm not Thai but Chinese and my tradition you pay me because of my son. But to get off on right foot give me a number that I can live with. I nearly choked! I spend more than than on a given night buying ladies drink but I can see why her parents couldn't get rid of her sooner! 🤣 attitude!
I've seen Thai give have a big event for a show then zero thereafter.