‘Wife for hire’: Inside Thailand’s shocking rental marriage trend

[Liverpool Lou]

48 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

54 minutes ago, Udom said:

Totally true…

Back then they were “actually” looking for a husband so to get a better life.

I “rented” many times and was happy with it. Not really into changing every day…

Maybe now this is the “modern” version of it. It always has been a “way out” for many struggling women.

Problem is that now they will spend “a whole hell lot of time” on their “phones”…🤣😂😅

Times sure have "changed". "People" didn't "use quotes" "arbitrarily and randomly" back "then". 

Yes, it's amazing how many don't know the use of italics when just emphasis, not a suggested different meaning, is intended!

[NORDO]

This should be a prerequisite for anyone considering a "traditional marriage".  If it doesn't work out, the exit plan has already been agreed to and you get to keep your house, car, boat, as well as your pension.

 

The Western divorce laws are far to criminal.

 

I've currently got a little Lao lady doing the "rent a Wife".   She goes home on Monday with a full purse and I have my life back.  It's great concept and we are both happy with it.    It's a fantastic concept.    The Preachers and Politicians don't like it because they don't get in on the action and loose the opportunity to scam a few quid from you.

 

Those out there that claim it could lead to a dangerous situation probably have not been raped in a previous divorce.

[Dante99]

35 minutes ago, BTB1977 said:

Any time money is paid to have a relationship with another person it is called prostitution. 

Of course even when there is no sex or even touching involved.  

 

Our relationship is we like to sing together, or play chess with eachother or play tennis together or a million other things all non sexual.

[Ralf001]

26 minutes ago, bendejo said:

 

Caption should be:

"Waddaya think, feilas?  Great pair. eh?  Better be, they cost me enough!"

 

 

 

once you go asian... you no longer go caucasian.

[phil2803]

I thought it was the girl friend experience.  I like the idea of the contract though so at

least it's been formalized.

[Andrew65]

42 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes, it's true and I believe that the same old loathsome slags are there.

When I was there in March it's no longer there as it was. It's been broken up into smaller bars.

[wavodavo]

4 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Nowt wrong with a rental... if thats you thing.

Just like renting a car or motorbike.. when you're finished with it give it back.

[Thingamabob]

Nothing new, and not only in Thailand.

[Ralf001]

12 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

Just like renting a car or motorbike.. when you're finished with it give it back.

Gotta make sure it has adequate insurance though.... turns nasty if ya damage it !

[Paul52]

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

oh, my ,so much you know about Isaan women, 

I couldn’t agree more.  

[AsiaCheese]

So, is the basis for this article yet another go-for-it by a "human rights" / "women's rights" / "protect women" etc. do-gooder organisation? I suspect so. Relationships worldwide exist for massively differing reasons, from pure love to pure monetary interests, the whole spectrum. And it's always and exclusively a matter between the (usually) two people involved, and absolutely everyone else (that includes governments and religions) should get out of the picture. Note well: we're not talking about marrying off children here – that's an entirely different can of worms.

 

When a Thai lady decides to rent out her companion charms & skills to whoever (mostly, but not exclusively, farangs), that's entirely up to her, and no-one else's business. She might be happy or unhappy with the arrangement, or she might have mixed feelings – but the exact same applies for a lowly factory job!! She may be in dire straits and under financial pressure, but it's still up to her to choose her own "solution" to her problems, be it as a paid companion, a lady of the night, a factory worker or whatever. And to all you "human rights" advocates out there: telling a woman what to do and what not to do, and in a sense erecting guidelines and social barriers for her, clashes (in my humble opinion) with all that "human rights" stands for! Okay, you can now start throwing stones from the glass house.

[globalspark]

It has been happening for years with the (Farang)Westerner not even knowing she is married.

She will travel overseas and stay permanently if life and money is good.

Thai husband does not care if money keeps coming and most cases new house.Thai husband finds new girl friend.

[koolkarl]

For losers.

[BusyB]

Isn't this just the old GFE? I see no hint of official registration or whatever ... 'marriage'?

[Sandboxer]

This must be the new woke phrasing for "hookers"....

[Chongalulu]

3 hours ago, proton said:

Bad idea if they are anything like my wife it will be sex once a month, no cooking and getting up at mid day, then spending the rest of it on their phones. They should offer a free trial period to show whats on offer.

EVERY month???!!

[Chongalulu]

18 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

For losers.

The real ”losers” are the one's losing their homes, pensions on divorce settlements with real wives. Remember if it floats, flies or f...s it's cheaper to rent...

[proton]

4 minutes ago, Chongalulu said:

EVERY month???!!

 

Luckily sometimes once every two months 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, proton said:

 

Luckily sometimes once every two months 

 

You need a rental  !

[jvs]

4 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Yeah Jeff... WTF is that !

 

Did he punch here in the mouth?

[Cabradelmar]

same as it ever was, and always will be. 

[Ralf001]

Just now, jvs said:

Did he punch here in the mouth?

 

Prolly sucked off a wasp...............

[thailand49]

This is nothing new what is old is the government trying to paint a colorful picture of the act.  It is called ST/LT, trying to make it seem as if these girls are innocent tour guides trying to put a higher price tag on the act. 

 

This is like a girl on Beach Road, Pattaya, asking 1000 ST, then walking into Walking Street and asking 5000 baht.😂 

But I guess Escort is to obvious.🤑

[bkk75]

4 hours ago, proton said:

Bad idea if they are anything like my wife it will be sex once a month, no cooking and getting up at mid day, then spending the rest of it on their phones. They should offer a free trial period to show whats on offer.

Nah. Blame yourself for getting married in first place.

[proton]

6 minutes ago, bkk75 said:

Nah. Blame yourself for getting married in first place.

 

Nobody to blame she's quite happy and so am I, cant eat anything she cooks anyway.

[madmitch]

I thought we were going to see some investigative journalism when I started reading the article, but,as usual, it was just superficial tripe with no facts, no quotes, no examples  a bit pathetic really as, like many have stated, this is hardly a revelation.

[khunPer]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

...fees varying based on the woman’s looks, age, and education—ranging from US$1,600 to an eye-watering US$116,000.

From about 50,000 baht up in the neighbourhood of 4 million baht – of course depending of the duration – if that's the going rate for a "guide", it seems to be an OK win-win situation instead of previous going "long time" rates, but of course higher demand causes inflation...

[Hummin]

2 hours ago, hunkidori said:

Plenty of members here have ex bar girl/paid for wives but many won't admit it even to themselves

Just being a man in Thailand, means you take advantage of women, boys and girls. All men are seen as the worst there is, so I understand you need to share your opinion, just to try to justify yourself 😉

 

Who are you? Which  category fits you? 

 

Soi 6 vip member? 

[Shocked farang]

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I'm not at all shocked.

What does shock me is all the billionaires marrying second hand wives.

Jeff Bezos with all his money finds himself a 50yo woman .......... why?

 

On the other hand,

Leonardo DiCaprio gets it right by trading in his used 25yos for new 18yos every few years. 

You're probably in your 80's to have observed so many changes...

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

Just being a man in Thailand, means you take advantage of women, boys and girls. All men are seen as the worst there is, so I understand you need to share your opinion, just to try to justify yourself 😉

 

Who are you? Which  category fits you? 

 

Soi 6 vip member? 

 

Your prefence is women, boys or girls ?