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And still let in the many drunks that are the problem. Easy solution. Fine all those driving drunk, including locals, and those without licenses Take the bikes until a license is provided. It's called enforcement, and if done correctly, will cut down on all the road deaths we see everyday. There are many, many criminals that have no record. Most of these are the rich ones that pay their way past the judges.

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Ok, you've never ran into or heard of any local men who abuse, cheat on or leave their women here after childbirth., besides gossip I'm guessing? I don't assume, I just watch a lot of TV, news worldwide, read a few forums, listen attentively to everyone, remember what they say, and have a lot of people,like I mentioned a few times, that have told me, for many years before I moved here, and then I found out firsthand, how it is here. Granted, some people live in a small village and don't know what goes on outside of that paradise, or don't have anyone who tells them what happened to their or others they know lives. You said you heard gossip. You do know some gossip is true and some is just complaining to be heard. That means you probably did hear that men here have been bad to someone, but I guess chose to not believe it because its hearsay. Again, you assume I say this about all Thai men. I didn't. Just like men from all countries, most are bad in some ways regarding women and children. This isn't hearsay. I, and everyone I know has experienced this. And again, I don't associate with those types because toxic people bring you down. This is something I've been teaching my GF here, not to listen to those that think you are no good, that men are superior to women, that people in power are good, that the rich are good. She sees I'm much different than any men she's been associated with, and tells me so. She tells me everything about her past life, how she was treated by her dad, husband and a few farangs here. Also tells me how men she works with are, and others she knows. These aren't people we associate with besides tesaban government things, because it's her work, so she has to go, and I sometimes go also. I'm sorry you misunderstood me when I said anything about locals. I didn't mean all. Just as it is about all men in general. I've listened to women complain all my life what their men have done, and I don't believe all of it, because sometimes it takes two. When I said Thai men don't marry a woman that's been around, meaning married before, bar girl, had a kid or three, that's mostly true. Thai women themselves in both countries have told me the same thing. They're considered tainted. I know of only one that married another Thai, and she knew him all her life, as it's my ex's cousin (the woman). I know many people denigrate the locals, as I hear it daily, both here and in person, and I've heard it for many years, and after seeing it here, and hearing others for the last 30 years say the same things, including the Thais themselves, you see there's a lot of truth in it. There are Thai men who are good family men. I've seen a few, and heard of more.Their reputation has always been there for as long as I can remember, and with Buddhism being how it is, I don't see it changing, along with how the courts turn a blind eye to giving them responsibility after a kid is born. This is a fact and can't be disputed. Look around and see how many single moms are here, how many also leave their kids to work and leave them with grandma (over 35%, highest worldwide), because they have no other support system besides their parents . There's a reason for this. I'm neither arrogant or ignorant but a realist that researches, reads daily all my life, and listens. And you don't have to associate with certain people to know they exist. Look at he worlds problems and understand most of them are from the breakdown of the family, mostly due to absent fathers.

What's rare? Theft? Theft of phones by children? This kid obviously had someone waiting for him, and who could that be? Kids steal my fruit all the time. Theft of anything, especially from a person, is something that should be taught as soon as they understand the language. This made the news but the other hundreds of thefts don't because they only have room enough for so much on TV daily. Most crime doesn't get news.

This mirrors the kids taught by terrorists to hate, by dictators to hate, that everyone is a target according to their teachers, that Americans are all infidels, that anyone defying their leaders are fair game. Parents here use their children because they know the laws are not enforceable for minors. In this case, the parents should always be made responsible until a certain age.

I'm not wrong, unless you don't have a TV, internet, or people you understand. All you have to do is look at any and all forums on Thailand. Talk to any and all women here. My circles are actually some farang friends, who have wives, who all agree on this. This includes quite a few men and women Thais in the states who were born here. All professionals, happy with their wives, and have lived here for years, along with my girlfriend, who works for a tesaban, who was married to a Thai who treated her badly. Who has many Thai women friends, who say the same things. Some, like I said, have good decent husbands, who don't cheat or abuse (that they've said), and they have also mentioned how bad the locals are here. These are Thais talking. I have heard stories from my GF for over 3 years on the men she works with and around. Half are cheaters, the other half she thinks are somewhat okay, but she only sees from the outside. People here gossip, and much of it it about their men. If you haven't heard this, you are not listening. Point is, I go by what I see, and hear, and have heard for many years. I don't denigrate all local men, as that would be wrong. Just like men from every country, where up to 70% cheat, many abuse and many more neglect their women. It's the same here, but more, as in a few other countries that look at women as inferior, African and Middle eastern come to mind, plus others. I have friends in a few different countries, and hundreds in the states. All good, decent, non prejudiced people like myself, who are realists. We aren't blind. I have friends from all walks of life, from very well off to poor, and everything in between. Women and men. I for one do not associate with people who are haters, narcissists, men who treat women bad, women who do the same to men, or those who rape the earth for profit, among other lowlifes. It always pays to read a person's whole post, so as not to nitpick some of it, leaving out the gist of all of it.

I don't hold a low view of anyone besides those that deserve it. I have a half Thai child and a Thai girlfriend. I'm not prejudiced against any race or nationality. I know how locals are generally as do most others, including them and the ladies that live both here and in the US. I know quite a few that are farmers that are always home with their wives and family and from what I see, they treat them well. They have a reputation that's deserved that I knew about many years before I even considered moving here. I had friends that own restaurants in Texas that I talked to a lot, and they said the same things. Living here for over 25 years and not knowing any players, abusers or worse is impossible. I lived in the US and knew many men who treated women bad, as did everyone else I knew. There is a large majority of men who treat women bad. In Asia, and elsewhere, Buddhism looks at women as inferior. . They look and hope that a woman comes back as a man. That's disrespect that shows in how they look at women here, and other Asian countries, and including India. I see more single moms here than I've ever seen in my life anywhere, and heard about it long before I moved here, by Thais. Thai men aren't held responsible for the children they make like westerners are, and they know this. Every Thai woman I've talked to says the same. I know many that work with the school I help at, and almost all of them are single moms, with no dads in the picture. The school where my daughter goes has many kids without dads. The supervisor told me this. This has nothing to do with me or how I feel and everything to do with the culture.

One thing I do know is that many judges will go beyond the law and give women things they don't deserve, and get away with it. They are usually biased towards women and a man has to fight just to get treated fair. Something which is changing slowly. More and more men are wanting a relationship than before, and the women aren't getting away with screwing men over as much anymore. My ex tried to get my house, and she did get primary custody of the kids, at least for awhile. I bought the house a week before we were married, in my name, so she didn't have a prayer.

I'm guessing you don't realize that many of us "dumb" foreigners are here on this site, and I'm also guessing from your type of reply, we are all smarter than you are.Thai men won't pay a sin sod because most of the time they won't marry a woman who's had children and or has been married already. It's not about a requirement because it's always something that is negotiated. Many of us pay because we are okay with it and can afford it, and some times we will get it back anyway. Thai men don't laugh. They just don't marry a woman that's been around. Usually. They'd rather keep on using them and leaving when kids are born. We laugh at what sad "men" they are, running from responsibility. It's usually the ones who call others dumb that shirk responsibility and are hiding a warped personality.

Actually it's exactly the same in many countries. In America, where I was married and divorced two times, as was many friends who also divorced, everything was split 50/50. Sometimes , if kids are involved, the wife would get the house, if she is given custody, as wives aren't always given custody, as in my case. This was in 6 states where friends live. Sometimes the house had to be sold, sometimes it was kept by one and the other bought them out. I have never heard of nor seen anywhere where the wife got anything not hers before the marriage. that would be plain stupid and no one would agree on that. As far as women screwing men over, it also goes the other way. A lot more men cheat on their wives than the other way around. Abuse happens more to women than from them, although it happened to me twice. Men are still more likely to leave the kids, although I fought for them because my ex was a nutcase.

Actually the best "diet" is omnivore, using eggs, fish, meat, chicken and dairy (if not intolerant) as protein sources. Complex and simple carbs, salads, sweet potato, rice, whole grains, are necessary for gut health. Been there, done it 50 years plus, only problems were after coming here with spoiled meat, heavy spices and too much rice, now avoided. Anyone who tells you we are carnivores and the Keto is good long term isn't someone who knows much but listens to some that sound right to him, or it worked awhile and they think it's good to continue. It isn't. Just one of many who agree............. The carnivore diet can lead to an increased risk of developing heart disease because it prioritizes foods that are high in saturated fat, such as fatty steaks, which can elevate cholesterol levels, Arsenault says. Meanwhile, eliminating fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds could increase your risk.Jan 9, 2567 BE

No one is forced to pay. They can always refuse and leave if they won't give in. Men choose women for a lot of things. Men coming here aren't looking for a university degree as much as they're looking for a great smile, body and a good cook. You are right that if a man waits, and looks around a long time, and is patient, he can find both, but many fall in love fast. Looking at these women, it's easy to see why. Working and someone who has a good relationship with her dad are major things, especially the daughter-dad thing. A woman who has daddy issues will always cause trouble.

Marriages fail because people,including myself, didn't get to really know the other partner before marrying. The longer you take to get to know each other, the better you know them in all situations. The only way it will work is if both can communicate, be faithful, loyal, and have mutual interests and future plans. That's the reason so many fail, and so many still stay miserable together.

One of his best articles is. "Why I didn't marry a Thai" , by someone other than himself.

Here they always get custody, and the ex husband pays child support (usually only a farang). The women gets half of the marital assets, just like in western countries, and she will get the house if she chipped in anything towards the building of it. If she paid part, they will usually be forced to sell it, or buy the other out. If she didn't chip in, and he paid 100%, he keeps it until he leaves, then she gets it. Anything he had before the marriage is his and vice versa. Pretty much the same as western countries.

I'm guessing you don't realize you can't judge a book by it's cover. There are thousands of young women here who are "rode hard and put away wet", while there are also thousands of older women who have been with one or two men in their lives, and most likely have been cheated on, so they stay away from locals. Why? Because they became smart after being used. There are plenty of good,older women who would love to be taken care of, and will reciprocate, just as many farangs have found out. On the other hand, there are also many who hate men because of the way either their father or husband (or both) treated them, and only look at the next man to take all she can get and give as little as possible. Age doesn't make you good, bad, used, virginal, narcissistic, empathic, sweet or a demon. It comes from childhood. So many here are with younger girls because of their bodies, all the while being taken, because many don't care what they sleep with, as long as there's a payoff. It isn't desperate to want a woman to love. It's crucial, especially if the ones before have been flaming ass*oles.

Along with millions of non westerners.

"Only" 49 is quite a few years past the young stage where the body burns more with the heightened level of movement or exercise one does. Everyone slows down. I was ripped from age 17 to over 50, and started putting on a little fat even though I ate exactly the same and still worked out with weights 4x a week. Now I need to keep the carbs down (here of course it's the rice) because your body has to burn stored sugar before it can burn stored fat. That's why the Keto works, but I wouldn't suggest it very long term. Keeping active the older you get is always a first priority, although as you age your hormone levels drop and you find yourself doing less. Supporting her is the best thing you can do, as some have said, commenting on how good she looks, without getting to the point where she knows you're fibbing. Doing things physical together, besides the obvious. You obviously love and care for her, from what you're asking, so ignore the morons who tell you to trade in. They don't love women nor understand how, but use them, and that always backfires when they inevitably age and have to start paying.

Women do that to men also, when men stop exercising, eating the same as they always did (which doesn't help as you age), and don't understand what a woman goes through as they age, nor doesn't care.

Bonds created over years with two mature people don't break but increase. If couples make it many years, they know all about the other person, and if the money somehow runs out, it already had a few times and they've weathered it. People that bond over years are having sex, or have come to an understanding how much they do have, and are fine with it. No reason besides health issues a couple can't have sex into their 80's.

They aren't that desperate when they're late 40's. They know a Thai man brings them nothing but being used, with no gains. Most have had kids by then and know they will get no help from any locals, as locals don\t usually go with women with children (happens, but not often). Many at that age anywhere aren't that concerned about having sex unless it brings them money,a man to provide for her, as farangs do .

Sounds like the village I'm in now.

Perhaps growing old together as a couple, which brings security, trust, comfort, shared times over the years, a bond that dating people will never have, tax breaks, a family if they have kids to share and teach together, safe sex, with no chances of diseases, etc. You can have some of these with a girlfriend, but without a commitment, which a marriage is for those mature enough to understand what it means, people can just walk out easier. And it is much easier to walk because not getting married means no real commitment. I know Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are still together, but that's a rarity.

You actually described a western marriage also.

People really can't change what they are, their character, so you hope to find someone that is tolerant of others, because everyone has issues. Someone who puts you first with no exceptions. Many don't understand this, especially here. They think kids come first, but that means neglect towards the person who's supposed to be the number one in their lives. The one who will be there long after those kids who are usually selfish until they leave the house. The one who provides for you, is with you emotionally and physically, and is there when you need them, because no one will ever fill that position. A woman can be a grandma at age 34 pretty easily, especially here, where many have kids before they reach a7. A Thai woman at 34 can be better looking and more fit than one at 25, especially if she's been active all her life. Some baggage is a learning tool, and some hurts and makes you angry and defensive. What you can change is how you react to stress, because you can't escape stress.