FarangULong

A lot of foreign investment never really appeared to begin with, because Thai law is ridiculous with it's 51% bullmanure. Sure, you can use strawmen companies, but if it catches up with you, you lose everything. Why would most investors put their money there, if you have to partner up with someone and give them the controlling share, who might be totally inept, who might be untrustworthy, et cetera?! But yes, it's never a good idea to have an economy that rests almost exclusively on one sector, such as tourism.

Are you sure? "Either of them should not be less than 17 years of age or should be in marriageable age in accordance to the law enforced from your home country. The Court may, in case of having appropriate reason, allow them to marry before attaining such age." So in theory, at least, it should be possible. Not that I would want to marry a 13 year old, let alone sleep with one (not 15 anymore physically, only mentally)... Maybe if she gets pregnant by another 14-15 year old, but who knows... Not that it matters in regards to Thailand, but there are far worse places, regarding this stuff.. ie in Iran a girl can be legally married off not based on age, but rather on having her first period.

As a wise man, not really named Yoda, once said: "Another simping enabler, he is."

Probably not, though why even take the chance? I'd imagine (although this is mere speculation), that you'd be better of if you get one that only just entered the trade, and isn't totally jaded, man hating and most importantly meth addicted yet... You do realize, that this sort of work does have an impact not only on their psyche in generally, but also on their bonding ability etc? EDIT: I know some girls in the sex trade here (Europe). Some of them are looking for husbands, but what they want exceeds even the most wishful thinking of the "normal" women here. But that's because they're from the higher end brothels, and make a lot more money than plenty of the clients coming in there... And sometimes they get it too, usually with a large age difference. Thing is it's never based on actual love, respect, etc. They're just getting to that age, where they're getting too old (and thus not attractive enough anymore, even with the dimmed lighting + excessive make up) to do their work, and so they'll take the closest thing to what they want (or sometimes even the actual thing). You're right, a lot of them aren't "bad people", but they're still looking out for their own interest first, and often in a far more cynical way than you or I. I like some of them, but I would never get involved with them, whether they'd have me or not. I've also known a few people, who married bar girls from Thailand. One ended up finding out a thing or two, by the time his kids were already in their mid-late teens... ie that her "little sister" was actually her kid, that one of her "cousins", was actually her former pimp/still current boyfriend. And so on. Just because some guys don't see things happening, or don't want to see them, doesn't mean they don't... On the other hand they might be loyal. Each their own, but personally I would not tempt fate like that. There are PLENTY of other options out there. Last time I was in Thailand, I went on a bunch of tinder dates. I didn't sleep with all of them, but most went well. You just have to sort through the bio-males and the freelancers, before meeting up.... Met some really nice ladies, had some real fun times. And I'm neither wealthy, nor particularly good looking. Not ugly and shabby either though... And while I have to work a little bit harder, to get them to put out, than someone who is 6 ft+, wears luxury designers only and has wads of cash + nice jewelry on them, it's still doable... just don't act like an emasculated bitch, take the lead, make them laugh (but don't be a clown). Cheaper, safer (both long term financially and STD wise) and much more enjoyable, than being with a bar girl, where you can never be sure if she likes you or your money. And no, her offering to let you smash with no condom, being aggressive about that, and even initiating sex herself, doesn't mean she's into you either. Not by a long shot. Women are much more cunning and manipulative than most of you realize.

It's thanks to guys like him, that more and more women are acting exactly like that, including the mental gymnastics that whatever they did, it's your fault, the switching on the "little girl" voice when you do get mad, throwing temper tantrums and being completely illogical, to get their way (as people tend to get tired of arguing with someone like that, and then just submit, instead of telling them to straighten out or I'll leave)... They have it so easy manipulating those guys, and more and more guys are becoming like that (I'm thinking it has to do with this whole pushing for "don't be toxic-masculine", and such), in turn creating more princess-syndrome women. I stopped feeling sorry for guys like that, but I'm starting to despise them, because they make it that much harder for everyone else, who doesn't want to put up with this craziness. If man act anything like this, then it's "he's bat <deleted> crazy" and what not. Or if he does something typically male (well what used to mean "manly" anyway) "boys will be boys" doesn't count, if she does it's "well girls will be girls teeheee". And they enable it. I suggest these people should read "the manipulated man" by Esther Vilar, it should be a huge eye opener for many of these simping fools... Not that they will, but then he shouldn't come crying on here, when she divorces him and takes that new house and then some. The fact alone, that the deposit "wasn't a big deal", speaks volumes. Almost all women want the man to take charge, no matter what they say. Just like they don't REALLY want you to be "more in touch with your emotions", and what not. This is even more true for those Thai girls, who don't have that whole torn mentality between 3rd+ wave feminism and their actual nature. All he's doing is proclaiming to her how weak he is, that she has all the control, etc.

Chances are you didn't meet in a bar.

Statistical data on this claim, from a reliable source, please. "I've seen youtube videos of police being 'violent' with protestors", doesn't count.

Yeah, this also. I really resented my father, for not having done much with me as a kid. I'm over it now, but it wasn't easy forgiving him. He was there but he wasn't, and that sounds a bit like how it is with the OP. He could also teach the kid English (which will be good for career choices later), and have the kid teach him Thai in return. A good way to learn languages is by reading kid's books. Ie when I was learning French as an adult already, most of it was through immersion, but I also bought a copy of le petite prince, since kid's books have easier vocabulary etc. but it still helps a lot. And it also give him and the kid something to talk about, on top of having activities together. I still say though, that unless she starts doing her wife duties, he should put a stop to it. And if she cheated, then he should put a stop to it, no matter what... and def. have the kid DNA tested (even if he looks Eurasian, there are other Farangs about... maybe that's why they want nothing to do with him, because it would be a bit awkard to be friends with someone whose wife you are banging..). I suppose he can still try to be around the kid, or maybe even get custody somehow (I am totally ignorant on Thai family law, but he could always try to take a family vacation to his home country, and maybe have a better chance fighting her in court for the kid there). But women often use the kid as a weapon, once they split, and brainwash them into hating the father. I don't know her, I don't know him, so who knows whether she would or wouldn't. No point staying together if it doesn't work either, that'll just lead to mental health strains (that will eventually manifest physically), probably lots of fights in front of the kid, which in turn might mess the kid up, etc...

Can you please give us the relevant statistical data for this claim of yours? I never married in the first place. I'm the guy that women cheat with, some of them even deceive themselves (or they know, and try to deceive me) and claim that "well I don#t want to cheat, let me break up with him first", while already having kissed, spent time alone with me in private, etc. SO basically it's not cheating for them, until you've actually put it in. Or others just don't care at all. This, along a host of other things, is the main reason why I probably won't ever marry either, unless it's some very conservatively raised virgin young woman, from places like Anatolia, or tiny village (does't have to be Muslim either) somewhere conservative... Just earlier today I checked my facebook for the first time since 2016.... I had a whole bunch of friend requests from women, who would regularly hit me up when they were single again or when they were in the process of "monkey branching" away (well not really applicable, since I don't make them my gf, but it's like they can't be alone and need penis...) from their current boyfriend, fiancee whatever... I messaged a few of them, and already got a couple dates lined up for this week. Some are still in a relationship, but "he's so bad, he doesn't do x, y and z for me, bla bla bla" or single... I don't care, it's low effort for me, they know that they shouldn't expect anything from me, other than company and some "plumbing work". I used to feel bad for the guys they were with, but honestly... if you don't check your women, and are oblivious to their very nature, then why should I go without, just so you don't feel hurt about it?! It's your own fault, for putting them on pedestals, and acting like a weak, female dog towards them. The better you treat a woman and the less effort they have to put in (ie telling them all the time how beautiful they are, and how you don't mind if they don't do themselves up for you, etc..), the less they will respect you. They only pay lip service to the whole "where are all the good men", yet they will almost always choose the opposite of nice guys. Again, some of you dorks seem to confuse being "alpha" with treating them like <deleted>. You don't have to.. but you have to set boundaries, you have to demand a certain standard be maintained, you have to draw the line, and you HAVE TO follow through and make sure there are consequences, if she messes up, pushes the boundaries, etc. Not even necessarily breaking up with them, unless it's cheating, but if they disrespect you, tell them "we don't do that ish here". Don't fawn over them, but don't chip away at their ego either. Find a healthy middle ground. And make sure it's a two way street... Do nice things for her even. But don't make it so she feels like it's not only not a big deal, but your duty to constantly pay for the best dinners, buy her gifts, etc. Or she won't appreciate it anymore, and definitely won't appreciate you anymore either, but only see you as a means to get things, and occasionaly to throw you a bone. It's not that difficult. You people are overthinking everything, and instead of focusing on what his wife is doing, it's all like "well what did YOU DO to not make her sleep with you" etc. And find a million and one excuses like depression etc. I'm somewhat depressed, but that doesn't diminish my sex drive. If anything with stuff like post natal depression, that might make a woman feel undesirable, she WOULD seek validation even more. What better validation than your husband still wanting to eff the ish out of her? It's the same mentality people have with cheating... if a guy does it, he's "such a pig", if she does it it's "well what DID HE DO to 'make her' cheat?!"... Grow a spine. /endrant

No, lol... just saying that I <deleted> hate people who say "YoU sHoUlD NeVeR HiT A WoMaN", yet advocate not only for their equality, but often even for their supremacy (and too stupid to understand, that this is what they're doing). EDIT: Don't confuse me with Mr. "I didn't read the whole thing, and talk about 6 year olds being babies, and pretend that other people in the thread are advocating for domestic violence and spousal rape", please ????

I agree and disagree at the same time. If they put hands on me, or go for a knife or some heavy object, then they will be put in their place. But yeah, I don't condone slapping them around for having an attitude or whatever. She needs to keep her hands to herself though, or she will have a reminder that we are not "equal", before I dump her butt.

Except nobody said any of that, implied it, condoned it, etc.. That's just your insecurity and maybe even projections talking. I don't care how long you've been married. That doesn't make you an expert on women, regardless of nationality. There have been plenty before you, and there sure will be plenty after you, who have been married for decades, and then they found out that all 4 kids weren't theirs, that the wife has been cheating the whole time, etc. They too put her on a pedestal, and were "good guys".

A) I referenced the wall myself either in that comment or another one B) sexual prime doesn't mean her prime in terms of looks and fertility. it means sex drive. Women do have a higher sex drive in their 30s, as opposed to men who have the strongest in their physical prime as well.

Clearly, yet I'm the speculating one... at least mine is based on experience (not my own, but people around me), countless recollections of men from all over the World & divorce stats. And plenty other things.. But you do you, if you think battling through a 6 year sex less marriage is the way to go. I can already tell what kind of "man" (or what passes for one, these days) you are, especially with your remarks regarding "low quality foreigners". You're the type that Western girls go for, once they hit that 30+ wall, because you're the "high quality" (in terms of income, easiness of manipulation, etc.) man, who will provide and still feel lucky to have her, even though she's been riding the (insert word for male chicken here) carousel for the past 10+ years, and chances are she's still doing it on the side. Not just Western girls either, if they see who you are, and what they can get away with + make you believe all is well.

But it's true, what he said. Do you think it's a coincidence, that all the self proclaimed "good guys" hardly get laid, often end up friendzoned, and crying themselves to sleep when the girl he's into tells him of her newest "bad boy"? I'm not saying treat them like <deleted>, but if you worship them, do everything for them, and accept their blatant disrespect, then you're gonna get cucked, hurt, etc. It is what it is. And no amount of leftist mimimimi and reeeeeeeeeeeee over how "misogynistic" and "sexist" that is, is going to change that. I'm not (and neither is he) saying rape them either. BTW you should go talk to some women, and ask them "Would you accept it, if your boyfriend/husband told you 'no' when you want sex", and see what they say.. you'd be surprised, considering your response...

I haven't read all the replies yet, only your first post. I am probably not the first to say this, and I am really not trying to be a sphincter or put you down, or anything, but please... hear me... If she's still somewhat young and in her sexual prime (which for most women is in their 30s, actually, in terms of increased sex drive and such), then she's getting it elsewhere most likely. And she probably is still relatively young, with a 6 year old son... I highly doubt, that if she's even remotely attractive, and she's not getting it at home, that she won't be getting the outside dip. Either it happened just through growing apart, or she planned it from the get go and using the kid being there all the time as an excuse to get you out of the bed. I won't say which, since I can't know that, and even with more details I could only speculate. I can't say 100% either that she's not cheating, but it sounds like she is. I'm aware that many (but not all) Thai women are nothing like our dear, beloved, strong & independent Western women, but she's still a woman. 6+ years is a looooooooong time to not be getting any. Especially to a woman in her sexual prime... and as I said, if she's at least half decent looking, she will be getting attention, compliments, etc elsewhere... add in language (ie a Thai guy will have an easier time hitting on her and making innuendos etc.), the general way women often are, and you got a recipe for disloyalty... If I were you, I'd try to find out if she is cheating. If she is, don't try to "put things back together for the kid". You must not. Once they cheat on you, and you forgive them, you essentially let them get away with it, and they will have lost any respect they still had for you. And they will do it again. If she isn't (and you can do this while you're still finding out), just give her an ultimatum. But you have to follow through, or she'll know there won't be consequences with future ultimatums, and again she'll lose respect. Tell her that you have needs, and you didn't get married to not have them taken care of, and if she won't take care of them, then you will get your pleasure and release elsewhere. Tell her you won't tolerate her behaviour any longer, that you did nothing to deserve this, and you won't put up with it. It's actually very late for that, but this is the only way I can see how this would even remotely be salvagable. Personally I'd leave, but first try to make thorough preparations to get custody (best thing would be to find out under which law you have better chances, then head for there with all of them udner the guise of a vacation, and initiate proceedings), to gather evidence of infidelity or other things that make her a negligent wife (if there are "fault" laws for divorce). Don't sulk. Get yourself right, mentally and physically, and rediscover how much fun you can have. But do NOT stay with her for the kid, if she won't change or if she's cheating or whatever. It will only mess you up, it won't be good for the kid either (I wish my parents had divorced much sooner, instead of waiting until I was an adult).

I'd really be open to anything, except too deep in the provinces, or Pattaya. That's not meant to be a jab towards anyone who likes Pattaya, but it just isn't for me. Kinda effed that I even have to write that disclaimer, nowadays... Tiger Muay Thai looks great, they have a really great international pro team as well (seems like the way Fairtex used to be, before it became super commercialized), not that the pro team should matter to me... but it is neat, to maybe sometimes get a chance to work with guys like that, can learn a lot from that. I watched their try out episodes. Thing is often with gyms like that, they have people come in for more than usual in training fees, due to the big name fighters and coaches, but then the coaches don't give you a lot of their time (as in individual time), so if they do, then that sounds like the place to be. Thanks, further suggestions would be appreciated. Gonna have to wait until they lift the 14 day quarantine though.