george Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Women seek legal help over mistresses BANGKOK: -- More married women are seeking legal advice on compensation from husbands' lovers, the Women Lawyers' Association of Thailand revealed yesterday. "We have seen more women coming forward about this," the association's chairwoman Suthinee Metheeprapha said. Legislation entitling wives to compensation from husbands' mistresses took effect last year. "Compensation can range from Bt10,000 to Bt1 million," Suthinee said. She added that com-pensation varied, depending on the social status of the parties involved. In a bid to protect women's rights, the association yesterday called on the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to ensure enforcement of laws, including the compensation legislation. "At present, the process is too complicated, especially when lovers are civil servants," Suthinee said. She added that lawsuits could be used to "shame" women who had extramarital affairs. According to Suthinee, about 60 per cent of women coming to her association wanted legal help with divorce. "They complain of physical abuse, extrama-rital affairs or the discovery that their husbands are homosexual," Suthinee said. Social Development and Human Security Minister Sutha Chansaeng pledged to promote the well-being of families. -- The Nation 2008-02-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I doubt I will be paying compensation; I am just too old and lazy for that stuff these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twschw Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Perhaps I am dense but what is the compensation for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Perhaps I am dense but what is the compensation for? ..not being 'comforted' 3-5 times a week by the husband....? LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andiamo Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (twschw @ 2008-02-27 17:32:54) Perhaps I am dense but what is the compensation for? The loss of face.... ? The lack of hubby around as he spends 3/4 mights with the "other" woman! The knowledge that he is with another woman and that people within their social circle may well be aware of the 'other woman'. It seems from conversations I have had with modern Thai married working women and married Thai housewives (who are all well educated), they no longer put up with this...... If it happens, Hubby is given an ultimate - her or me? And if he was to choose "Her", Hubby is threatened with the reality - the costs of International Schools for the kids and High Household costs/Living expenses etc.... Guess what the outcome usually is? Hubby stays home with first wife. However, the reality is (I am sure) if Hubby wants to play away, he's gonna do it but he is gonna have to pay in terms of new handbags/clothes/family trips abroad etc.... As the Thais often say 'Up toyou'... Depends on the woman and depends what she really wants from her life and marriage... Edited February 27, 2008 by Andiamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchFARANGbkk Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 oohh noooo... not this kind of law in Thailand ! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 lawyers are rubbing there hands ,big money to be made here me thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 If I understand correctly, the family funds are being channelled to the mia noi and this law allows the mia luang to get her fair share. Mia nois don't come cheap. As for me, one is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I think I'll stick with the miia chaao's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 mai chorp meea noi...... CHORP MEEA MAHHKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK 5555555 5 5 5 5 5 5 555555555 One of my female friends here, a hiso, has a mansion in ThongLor, a fancy British car, many million baht... thanks to a husband's wandering thinging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2396 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Another reason not to be legally married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palm Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Another reason not to be legally married. Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 QUOTE (twschw @ 2008-02-27 17:32:54) Perhaps I am dense but what is the compensation for? If it happens, Hubby is given an ultimate - her or me? And if he was to choose "Her", Hubby is threatened with the reality - the costs of International Schools for the kids and High Household costs/Living expenses etc.... Guess what the outcome usually is? Me think it will be doom for thai husbands mostly. Farangs already paying every possible ways for family expenses. Can't think a usually not "hiso" wife of farang would close the money tap for a one time "compansation for face loss" with a divorce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I fail to understand the rationale behind this law. I remember when it was first being introduced, but what exactly it's all about alludes me. This much I can say, though, I think it would be easier to have a 'short-time rental' than to keep a Mia Noi and probably cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithson Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I think there may be laws allow the first wife to claim back assets given to the mia noi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK-Mike Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I fail to understand the rationale behind this law. I remember when it was first being introduced, but what exactly it's all about alludes me. This much I can say, though, I think it would be easier to have a 'short-time rental' than to keep a Mia Noi and probably cheaper. I quite agree, If it f__ks, flys, or floats, (woman, airplane, boat) lease it. Better not to own and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) "I think there may be laws allow the first wife to claim back assets given to the mia noi. " so, if you give a birthday present to your buddy she doesnt like, she can claim back that too? Edited February 28, 2008 by tingtong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I fail to understand the rationale behind this law. I remember when it was first being introduced, but what exactly it's all about alludes me. This much I can say, though, I think it would be easier to have a 'short-time rental' than to keep a Mia Noi and probably cheaper. Since when anything has to be rationale in the land of smiles – that’s why we love the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andiamo Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 QUOTE (twschw @ 2008-02-27 17:32:54) Perhaps I am dense but what is the compensation for? The loss of face.... ? The lack of hubby around as he spends 3/4 mights with the "other" woman! The knowledge that he is with another woman and that people within their social circle may well be aware of the 'other woman'. It seems from conversations I have had with modern Thai married working women and married Thai housewives (who are all well educated), they no longer put up with this...... If it happens, Hubby is given an ultimate - her or me? And if he was to choose "Her", Hubby is threatened with the reality - the costs of International Schools for the kids and High Household costs/Living expenses etc.... Guess what the outcome usually is? Hubby stays home with first wife. However, the reality is (I am sure) if Hubby wants to play away, he's gonna do it but he is gonna have to pay in terms of new handbags/clothes/family trips abroad etc.... As the Thais often say 'Up toyou'... Depends on the woman and depends what she really wants from her life and marriage... Tingtong, Just to clarify, I was talking about my experience of 'Thai' wives with 'Thai' husbands and not farang husbands. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Beware all you dudes with Mia Nois, mom is coming after your BEHIND!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 What about farang husbands who get cuckolded by their Thai Wives??????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stattointhailand Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 What about farang husbands who get cuckolded by their Thai Wives??????????????????? Doesn't happen ...... can't happen ........ he's farang, she's Thai........ she must be right !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter991 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 According to Suthinee, about 60 per cent of women coming to her association wanted legal help with divorce."They complain of physical abuse, extrama-rital affairs or the discovery that their husbands are homosexual," Suthinee said. We westerners think of Thailand as a gay paradise - and it is for us, but spare a thought for gay Thai guys who can't come out of the closet and have pressure put on them to marry and have children. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I wonder if the incidence of wives mysteriously disappearing will rise? While the old fella is away on a business trip of course. Another business opportunity for BiB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 According to Suthinee, about 60 per cent of women coming to her association wanted legal help with divorce."They complain of physical abuse, extrama-rital affairs or the discovery that their husbands are homosexual," Suthinee said. We westerners think of Thailand as a gay paradise - and it is for us, but spare a thought for gay Thai guys who can't come out of the closet and have pressure put on them to marry and have children. Peter Sorry to differ Peter, but gay paradise isnt my first tought about Thailand... But everybody enjoy what they like. I am a different westerner then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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