It may depend a LOT on who, and where, you are looking. I have found Thai women, like women everywhere want could be treated with respect, plain and simple. If you're an older guy and walk up to a super good looking Thai lady and go Hey, I want to be your boyfriend. I'll give you ฿100000 a month. Sure transaction, she may say you do what you want. Because she's not into you, She's into your money. but if you go up and meet a Thai woman. And you like each other, She likes you, not the money, it's not transactional. She will expect you to treat her the same way she treats you. Are there transactions required? Yes like anywhere in life. You may need to pay for housing you share, buy the food. Pay her expenses. You maycexpect her to cook, clean, take care of you. This is the same around the world. She may have the better job, and you stay home and cook and clean. This is the normal give and take of any relationship.