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Why do retirees marry in Thailand ?
BangkokReady replied to Franck60's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
It's a "fact", but not one that I can readily support with evidence. A lot of people make this sort of claim. I think murder of foreigner husbands, while not completely unheard of, is, luckily, quite rare. Generally, I think if the woman is bad, then she will find a way to take everything without killing the foreign husband. Any assets in Thailand will be in the Thai woman's name anyway. -
Why do retirees marry in Thailand ?
BangkokReady replied to Franck60's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I think it's probably slightly more than that. Even without love, people would still be making babies. That is more about lust. I think love is more to do with bonding and staying together, for some people. We tend to love our partner, but also our offspring, so it seems like love is something to do with forming families or communities. Another question might be: do Thai people experience love as we do in the West, or does it vary by culture? Thais appear to love their families, and their children, but when it comes to romantic partners, it seems a lot more about provision than love. -
Why do retirees marry in Thailand ?
BangkokReady replied to Franck60's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
It's part of the deal. The guy gets a younger attractive woman to have sex with, to cook for him, and to care for him when he is infirm and near death, and the woman gets access to his assets. This deal is guaranteed through marriage and family involvement. If the woman doesn't get any long-term guarantees, then she's not really getting anything out of the arrangement. If you aren't prepared to make that promise of delivery of assets, you're likely to only get a girlfriend of a similar age and probably divorced with children. It's all about business in Thailand, unless you're 21 and attractive. -
Thailand Faces Population Crisis: Minister Calls for Action
BangkokReady replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And this is why it can never happen... -
Thailand Faces Population Crisis: Minister Calls for Action
BangkokReady replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
But there weren't a load of elderly people with no one to care for them or support them in the past. Did you read the article? -
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The people who make these kind of "observations" typically know nothing about Thailand or Thai people. They're still in the holiday mode of thinking that Thailand is the promised land of peace and love and that Thai people are kind, friendly, relaxed and honest Buddhists who are highly conservative and traditional, while the Evil White ManTM is taking advantage of their good nature and perverting the innocence of Thailand.
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Thai woman suspected of poisoning former mother-in-law
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
Don't drink random liquids that turn up outside your house... -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias
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Man Robbed of 3.3 Million Baht After Bank Withdrawal in Bangkok
BangkokReady replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I doubt the money was that heavy... -
Why do so many people like Pattaya but hate Phuket?
BangkokReady replied to susanlea's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Probably for this reason. -
Thai woman escapes sexual assault at petrol station bathroom - video
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
Depends if you have a sister or not. Plenty of very happy alcoholic unemployed blokes in Thailand. -
Thai woman escapes sexual assault at petrol station bathroom - video
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
It's not much fun being a woman in Thailand, that's for sure. -
Teen fried chicken seller resembles Blackpink’s Lisa, goes viral
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
How? -
The President Can Now Assassinate You, Officially
BangkokReady replied to Social Media's topic in World News
A certain syndrome that some consider to be related to an ex-president is a swearword now? -
School Dropout Rates Surpass 1 Million Students
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
This very much sounds like it is still mainly about money. -
The President Can Now Assassinate You, Officially
BangkokReady replied to Social Media's topic in World News
More <removed> nonsense. 🙄 -
British Teacher Assaulted by Phuket Tailor in Front of Her Children
BangkokReady replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
She needs to learn Thai culture a little more. It's normal (where the aggressor isn't foreign) to try to settle things with as little fuss as possible and allow the aggressor to simply pay compensation. -
Mystery Surrounds Teacher's Fall from Bangkok Apartment Building
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Out partying until 3am, then chilling at his apartment for a while in just his underwear. Still drunk , he went out to the balcony before 4am to have a cigarette and fell. -
Man in Isaan Attempts Suicide After 21st Heartbreak
BangkokReady replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
Seems like the "suicide attempts" might be an indication of why he has suffered so many heartbreaks.- 1 reply
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