Head Snake

I have enjoyed this story. Thanks Mr. Scamp.

The gentleman mentioned that he may be getting "pussy whipped"

There's nothing wrong with that. "Pussy whipped" = "Owned" That right girl can do that to a man.

When you start losing money, your rationality, your friends, that is:

That's where everybody sees you as you are but you can't. I don't think your there yet Scampi

In thinking about this thread some more, If you don't want to look like an american target:

no jeans, dead giveaway.

no baggy shorts, the worst urban USA byproduct

tuck your shirt in, for some reason a lot of americans like to leave shirts untucked

no tennis shoes, the sandals with or without sox is very unamerican

no NBA,NFL, or MLB shirts, wear a shirt that says Vodafone

I've got 2 tone tan at the ankles due to golfing with shoes and short socks?

So, am I allowed an exception to wear socks?

Should I instead go for the low ankle hosiery very trendy in China these days?

Perhaps i should apply faux tan lotion? HEEELLLPPPP!!!

This is what I use: http://www.thai-language.com/

Snake

60 million rupiah maybe. Baht??

Very interesting reading. hehe

Yes, can we get back to topic. Can I ask what does a thai man pay for dowry? Is it different than farang?

My opinion is thai women are very beautiful, even their noses.

Like I said, I appreciate that this thread is here. All thoughts and contributions are good to review on this subject.

I hope there are others that will keep contributing either positive or negative experiences on this subject.

30 years old should be old enough to know that 2 years is a long time and ANY future plans should have already been discussed.

SHe needs to broach the subject now. If he doesn't want to commit, why should she? SOunds like she can find somebody whoever she likes.

I'm betting the 30 year old is going to kick himself if he loses her.

That's another subject.

My tgf had been talking about buying land for business opp. Now, I'm wondering: Just who really owns this land? a relative?? How many times has it been sold to farangs (and kept in the same thai family name)? How much is land really worth? Who do you talk to to get a fair price and proper deed and ownership?

This stuff has me thinking.

While I've hijacked the thread, what is "mia noi" and "LOS" mean?

This forum topic is a godsend to me right now.

I had asked the father to accept me marrying his Isan daughter this year. I hadn't even heard about a dowry requirement and was surprised that the subject was mentioned.

As I allowed them to help set a date, he ignored my wishes to marry later in the year to best withdraw money from stocks (reduce taxes by withdrawing later). While they were discussing dowry requirements, I reneged by mentioning there was a white lie that needed to be cleared up.

The girl had mentioined that a house was her sisters and she upkept while her sister was away. I found out it is hers so told the family I would have to know why she lied to me before I go forward with marriage plans.

This got me out of the marriage talks and bought me time to review the whole situation. I have mentioned to her the information from this thread. She says all thai weddings involve dowrys. I told her if it is important to her, then she can find another person. I told her I don't want to be a buffalo.

We'll see where this leads.