You can spin reality as much as you want if it makes you feel better.
At the end of the day, you live in the middle of nowhere with uneducated people.
You're probably the one quick drawing the wallet when necessary.
So beta provider whether it's in Isaan or not / whether your girl comes from the bars or not.
In your case, it makes sense to speak Thai.
But for 1 like you, you probably have 10 or 20 or even 100 in BKK, Pattaya or Samui.