micmichd

You're beginning to see the light, but it's still heavily shaded. If she had told you the truth (really, you only have her version of things) mightn't you have walked away?

If she told me "I have a bf in Germany, but I'm not sure about him" I'd still see the girl and approach the situation accordingly.

She (Thai woman) doesn't think the same as you (farang). Apart from generalisations you are two individuals. There is no right answer.

Ohhh....honesty and the truth are not universal then ?

The Thai concept of Family is different from Westerners.

While Westerners regard only blood relatives (and maybe the blood relatives of spouse) as being part of theiThailand is quiteilies, Thais may also include neighbours and friends. Thai society is quite matrimonial, and in their socialization they grow up to help each other.

You will also find part of this concept if you ever come to an Afro American culture e.g. where everyone of the same colour of skin is regarded as a Brother or Sister, so this should not be too strange for you.

Thai concept of relationship