YangYaiEric Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners. Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I can tell you that it itsn't 10:1 and it isn't worse than in China nor India. Besides, I seem to remember that woman became the majority at a lower age here than in Europe...due to high mortality amongst the men (read: accidents and other things). Anyone got any stats? (Cannot check now, am at work.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners.Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). Really? I was under the impression it was the opposite. But tbh im not sure. Where did you get this impression from? Personal observation/discussion or ? I find it surprising also that authorities are requesting this of Thai men. Well..could turn into an interesting thread (hopefully!) or be inundated by the regular lot who like to churn out cliches and derogatory comments. Im personally hoping for an interesting read with respectful discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamanoodle Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Nice to see the Thai authorities embracing the equal opportunities act?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsmithson Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I asked a mature Thai female friend why Thai women put up with mia noi status. Her reply was that there were so many more women than men in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualtrough Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I was going to make a reasoned reply here, even typed it out, but then decided that this post is so off the wall that it wasn't worth the effort. 10:1?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) 10 : 1 - no way, Jose. However I do recall reading of some imbalance, attributed to a male propensity to die early in road accidents / other risky behaviours. China has a disproportionate ratio of males to females, caused by the preference for males and the one-child policy, so the region should be able to cope. Edited October 17, 2007 by WaiWai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesc2000 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Only one practical solution I guess. Let the ladies marry 10 men! If 10 to 1 is really true then ladies in Thailand would never say - can't find a good man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Jean Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Reading and comprehension. Two trades that not often go together. Especially with male foreigners in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I asked a mature Thai female friend why Thai women put up with mia noi status. Her reply was that there were so many more women than men in Thailand. Good one! I will use that on my wedding anniversary! Will let you know how it goes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussietraveller Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I will type slowly for jamesc2000. Thailand population breakdown from CIA World Factbook 0-14 years: 21.6% (male 7,195,750/female 6,870,858) 15-64 years: 70.1% (male 22,547,238/female 23,092,881) 65 years and over: 8.2% (male 2,437,640/female 2,923,782) (2007 est.) Male to Female Ratio. at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.047 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.976 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.834 male(s)/female total population: 0.979 male(s)/female (2007 est.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners.Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). don't worry mate! we don't consider your posting as trollish. we just think the ratio 10:1 is ordinary bullsh*t and that goes of course for the "campaign" too. Edited October 17, 2007 by Dr. Naam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I wonder if they are including the increasing number of people who have a sex change! Maybe that's what's causing the imbalance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I think the male/femaqle population is not too out of balance for most age groups in Thailand. It is true that most deaths by accident occur to males, nd that a very large number of males are monks, and there seem to a lot of katoeys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I think in Pattaya they're 10:1 for sure, but upcountry it may be 1:10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I asked a mature Thai female friend why Thai women put up with mia noi status. Her reply was that there were so many more women than men in Thailand. Good one! I will use that on my wedding anniversary! Will let you know how it goes ... what hospital do you have in mind when informing us? and do you think they'll let you use you laptop in an intensive care unit? just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I wonder if they are including the increasing number of people who have a sex change! Maybe that's what's causing the imbalance. theres plenty of them to go around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners.Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). ----------------------- Maybe I'm missing something. Even if this were true and there is a "glut" of Thai women on the market, why are Thai men being encouraged to but imports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I asked a mature Thai female friend why Thai women put up with mia noi status. Her reply was that there were so many more women than men in Thailand. ----------------------- I guess the ones that do a "Bobbit" on their husbands and feed it to the ducks haven't heard the "stats". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 10 to 1. Great Midnight Oil Album. Last song on the album was titled "Someone is trying to tell me something". Bit like this thread I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners.Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). ----------------------- Maybe I'm missing something. Even if this were true and there is a "glut" of Thai women on the market, why are Thai men being encouraged to but imports? "10:1 in favor of females". He is saying 10 Thai men for every 1 Thai woman, not the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruperts Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 This thread is the most depressing thing i have ever read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners.Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). ----------------------- Maybe I'm missing something. Even if this were true and there is a "glut" of Thai women on the market, why are Thai men being encouraged to but imports? "10:1 in favor of females". He is saying 10 Thai men for every 1 Thai woman, not the other way round. -------------------------- I'm confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 This thread is the most depressing thing i have ever read. 10 women for 1 men is definitely depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 10 to 1. Great Midnight Oil Album. Last song on the album was titled "Someone is trying to tell me something". Bit like this thread I think. Stupid thread, great album. One of the all time classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangNoi21 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 how does the OP survive in the world? i dont think i could convince a mentally challenge 8 year old that there are 10 females for every male. can OP tie his own shoes? does someone help him put change in a bts machine to get a ticket? can he count past 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llothar Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 how does the OP survive in the world? i dont think i could convince a mentally challenge 8 year old that there are 10 females for every male. can OP tie his own shoes? does someone help him put change in a bts machine to get a ticket? can he count past 20? He writes "but my Thai wife recently told me" any more questions. No i don't think many Thais are mentally older the 8 years. And this is answer part 2: Why don't farang ladies like thai husbands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners. I think you really should have a serious conversation with your wife and have a look in the mirror yourself, asking about such nonsense in the first place..... But, maybe you're pulling a leg or two here... LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 This thread is the most depressing thing i have ever read. 10 women for 1 men is definitely depressing. not depressing but SCARY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esbobes Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I dont know if this is true or not, but my Thai wife recently told me, that due to the alarmingly disproportional male:female ratio in Thailand (I believe it is currently 10:1 in favour of females), that there is a concerted attempt/encorougement by the 'authorities' for Thai men to marry foreign women. Women of ANY nationality are, she tells me, being targeted as potential partners.Has anyone else heard of this campaign? I was under the impression that Thai men do NOT like foreign women, especially Western women, when it comes to finding a marriage partner. (Do hope this thread isn't viewed as Trollish in nature, purely mater-of-interest really ). Yes this is true I heard frommy wife here brother and even old uncles who are very poor want to meet a Vegas Show Girl so the Vegas Show Gril will buy them house and land. Her 70 uncle was cleaning garbage bins in Bangkok last year . Now married to rich farang women and has two cars and house in his name. Now all sons want the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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