Danderman123 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 After reading 11 pages of this: getting married in Thailand is like buying a lottery ticket, there are some winners and many suckers who lose. I don’t see a reason to marry in Thailand. Similarly, i don’t see a reason to have a girlfriend in Thailand. Better to play the field, and cheaper in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kinnock Posted February 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2022 29 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: After reading 11 pages of this: getting married in Thailand is like buying a lottery ticket, there are some winners and many suckers who lose. I don’t see a reason to marry in Thailand. Similarly, i don’t see a reason to have a girlfriend in Thailand. Better to play the field, and cheaper in the long run. You're right about finding the right one being like winning the lottery. But unlike playing a random lottery, you can try out several tickets until you find the one you're sure will be the jackpot. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 16 hours ago, Lacessit said: I've only ever had oil massages once or twice. I don't like them, felt like I was greased and wanted a shower immediately. I have traditional legitimate Thai massages 3 or 4 times a week, half to one hour. My regular masseuse is 60 yo, she knows the level for me which stays below discomfort. I used to have a masseuse in the village, but she would not back off when I told her it hurt. Some listen, some don't. Of course one has to have a shower after an oil massage. I'd have thought that goes without saying. The only decent Thai massages I had were at the massage school at the temple in Bkk- forget the name, but near the Grand Palace. They would reduce the pressure if asked. Worst ever was on Lamai beach- 1/2 hour of agony, but I didn't want to make a fuss and look like a woose so I endured it, but never went back for another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Danderman123 said: After reading 11 pages of this: getting married in Thailand is like buying a lottery ticket, there are some winners and many suckers who lose. I don’t see a reason to marry in Thailand. Similarly, i don’t see a reason to have a girlfriend in Thailand. Better to play the field, and cheaper in the long run. I had a B G girlfriend in LOS, as on holiday I liked to head to the beach ASAP and didn't want to spend time looking through the 100s of girls in Pattaya to find one I liked enough to spend 2 weeks with. Worked out well as we became a team, as it were, and she knew to stay in a restaurant with the bags while I looked for a place, without me having to explain it every time. Had to be a B G as a normal working woman wouldn't be able to go off for 2 or 3 weeks whenever. When I was married, my wife was lucky to get a week off, and one can't go far on a weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2022 9 hours ago, spidermike007 said: The gals look at me like I a felon, and have committed a major crime, by refusing to jump over the hurdles prescribed by them, and taking a shortcut to heaven. That is so much fun. It is a wonderful feeling to watch the Western women squirm and to witness their confusion and disapproval. Reminds me of when I took a Nana gal to Kanchanaburi for a weekend. On the tour bus returning to Bkk there were only a few people. Couple of older Australian women and a young western guy. The women didn't sit near the guy or converse with him during the trip, but at the end made a great show of saying goodbye to him, which was for my benefit, to show their disapproval for me having a young and attractive female with me. I had to restrain myself from openly laughing at them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP24 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 54 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: Reminds me of when I took a Nana gal to Kanchanaburi for a weekend. On the tour bus returning to Bkk there were only a few people. Couple of older Australian women and a young western guy. The women didn't sit near the guy or converse with him during the trip, but at the end made a great show of saying goodbye to him, which was for my benefit, to show their disapproval for me having a young and attractive female with me. I had to restrain myself from openly laughing at them. Ironically, there is a not insignificant chance that the young western guy was up to things that they might approve even less of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Isaan sailor said: True enough. Some older guys make a conscious effort to stay active and healthy to keep up with the younger Thai wife. ”Oh Ruby, don’t take your love to town”. So Ruby, if you take your love to town, just make sure you spend enough time there so I can arrange for one of those Tinder-girls half your age to keep me com-pa-nee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, jerrymahoney said: So Ruby, if you take your love to town, just make sure you spend enough time there so I can arrange for one of those Tinder-girls half your age to keep me com-pa-nee At least we know we have some options, living and loving in the Land of Smiles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted February 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2022 9 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Reminds me of when I took a Nana gal to Kanchanaburi for a weekend. On the tour bus returning to Bkk there were only a few people. Couple of older Australian women and a young western guy. The women didn't sit near the guy or converse with him during the trip, but at the end made a great show of saying goodbye to him, which was for my benefit, to show their disapproval for me having a young and attractive female with me. I had to restrain myself from openly laughing at them. If we cared one iota what they thought of us, maybe we would be hurt or offended. But since their opinions of us mean less than zero, water off a ducks back. I take great pride and amusement in their discomfort and lack of approval. Yeah, baby. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YITB1980 Posted February 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2022 18 hours ago, Danderman123 said: Similarly, i don’t see a reason to have a girlfriend in Thailand. Better to play the field, and cheaper in the long run. After playing the field for a bit, I made the calculation....What do I have to lose in trying the "relationship thing". Being a long way from home, I will say it is kinda cool to have someone who is on your team and cares about you in the same way you care about them. In my case, so far so good. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sparktrader Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 7:36 AM, thaibeachlovers said: Reminds me of when I took a Nana gal to Kanchanaburi for a weekend. On the tour bus returning to Bkk there were only a few people. Couple of older Australian women and a young western guy. The women didn't sit near the guy or converse with him during the trip, but at the end made a great show of saying goodbye to him, which was for my benefit, to show their disapproval for me having a young and attractive female with me. I had to restrain myself from openly laughing at them. Or in a lift the stares lol Old hag from west 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 7:22 AM, thaibeachlovers said: Of course one has to have a shower after an oil massage. I'd have thought that goes without saying. The only decent Thai massages I had were at the massage school at the temple in Bkk- forget the name, but near the Grand Palace. They would reduce the pressure if asked. Worst ever was on Lamai beach- 1/2 hour of agony, but I didn't want to make a fuss and look like a woose so I endured it, but never went back for another. Thai massages are for under 60yos. Too strong for older bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 2:32 AM, Kinnock said: You're right about finding the right one being like winning the lottery. But unlike playing a random lottery, you can try out several tickets until you find the one you're sure will be the jackpot. No jackpot. You spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 10:22 AM, thaibeachlovers said: Of course one has to have a shower after an oil massage. I'd have thought that goes without saying. The only decent Thai massages I had were at the massage school at the temple in Bkk- forget the name, but near the Grand Palace. They would reduce the pressure if asked. Worst ever was on Lamai beach- 1/2 hour of agony, but I didn't want to make a fuss and look like a woose so I endured it, but never went back for another. The massage school is at Wat Po. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patongphil Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/18/2022 at 12:31 PM, BritManToo said: Why would you want to talk with women? Do you discuss fashion and makeup tips? Couldn't help but have a chuckle at that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, patongphil said: Couldn't help but have a chuckle at that!! Discuss quantum physics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) On 2/21/2022 at 5:41 PM, YITB1980 said: After playing the field for a bit, I made the calculation....What do I have to lose in trying the "relationship thing". Being a long way from home, I will say it is kinda cool to have someone who is on your team and cares about you in the same way you care about them. In my case, so far so good. At once you find someone who go along easily, and understand it is you two against the world, and not against each other to exploit each other, it could be a good start on something. Edited February 23, 2022 by Hummin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Question: How has your partner's Buddhist faith impacted your relationship? I am not a Buddhist, but have done a few long stay meditation retreats in Thailand and am a little familiar with the local flavor and some of the teachings of their great monks, like Ajan Chah. That has made a lot of middle class Thai women really warm up to me. I read a social research paper claiming that a plurality of Thai women turn away from sex in their 50's to work on accruing reincarnation merit. True? Is your partner's Buddhism a positive, a neutral, or something you just politely tolerate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, LaosLover said: Question: How has your partner's Buddhist faith impacted your relationship? I am not a Buddhist, but have done a few long stay meditation retreats in Thailand and am a little familiar with the local flavor and some of the teachings of their great monks, like Ajan Chah. That has made a lot of middle class Thai women really warm up to me. I read a social research paper claiming that a plurality of Thai women turn away from sex in their 50's to work on accruing reincarnation merit. True? Is your partner's Buddhism a positive, a neutral, or something you just politely tolerate? Same as others. People are people. They care $ not Buddha. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Has anyone here met a Thai person who seemed to be a devout, very moral Buddhist who lived their faith? I have met many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watgate Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 My thai wife is a saint to put up with me and my B.S. I feel very fortunate to have met a woman who is very strong, very smart , very understanding and very supportive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, LaosLover said: Has anyone here met a Thai person who seemed to be a devout, very moral Buddhist who lived their faith? I have met many. The Thai bastardisation of Buddism is not a faith/calling - it is invariably a convenience. There are so many hypocrisies and inconsistencies born out of ignorance and greed - but that doesn't make it much different from other religions. I wonder if Thais understand that merit making doesn't guarantee a better life - now, or the next one. Have they considered that their current life might be as good as it gets and the next one could be worse? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 If you want more coherent, by the book Buddhists, affable to Western liking, look for them in San Francisco, not Bangkok. I am grateful for the input of people living with these cultural contradictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 2 hours ago, LaosLover said: Has anyone here met a Thai person who seemed to be a devout, very moral Buddhist who lived their faith? I have met many. No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 4 hours ago, LaosLover said: Question: How has your partner's Buddhist faith impacted your relationship? I am not a Buddhist, but have done a few long stay meditation retreats in Thailand and am a little familiar with the local flavor and some of the teachings of their great monks, like Ajan Chah. That has made a lot of middle class Thai women really warm up to me. I read a social research paper claiming that a plurality of Thai women turn away from sex in their 50's to work on accruing reincarnation merit. True? Is your partner's Buddhism a positive, a neutral, or something you just politely tolerate? My wife's Buddhism never featured much in her life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 5 hours ago, LaosLover said: I read a social research paper claiming that a plurality of Thai women turn away from sex in their 50's to work on accruing reincarnation merit. True? Not true, All women turn away from sex in their 40s/50s. When their womb stops working, they stop having sex. It's not religion but biological programming. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 3 hours ago, hotandsticky said: I wonder if Thais understand that merit making doesn't guarantee a better life - now, or the next one. Have they considered that their current life might be as good as it gets and the next one could be worse? You can say the same about every person's religious beliefs all over the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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