Thai Women Over The Hill At 30 ?

[cojones]

Thai spinsters set to strut the stage

From correspondents in Bangkok

November 23, 2004

THAILAND'S spinsters are set to strut the stage, taking their turn in the kingdom's pageant obsession which includes the likes of Miss Jumbo, Miss Transsexual, Miss Fruit and Miss Thailand.

Thailand hosts more than 30 pageants every year but while the themes are often as colourful as some of the contestants, the shows mostly emulate the format of the Miss Universe competition, which Thailand is seeking to host in 2005.

Some 30 so-called spinsters - who have to be older than 28 and never married - go through the paces of Miss Universe minus the swimsuit event, according to organiser Parasada Baholyodhin who said the show was all about "spinster power".

"There's nothing wrong with being an old maid. If a woman is not married it doesn't mean she doesn't qualify for a man, but that men usually don't qualify for her," Parasada told AFP.

Bangkok talk-back radio host Samaporn Chukit, 31, who has decided to don the sash, said so-called Thai spinsters needed to show men they were doing just fine without them.

"Thai men think women aged over 30 are old because in the past women married when they were younger. But women now are busy with their jobs and their social lives," she said. "Right now I'm far too busy for marriage".

Other contestants said they were annoyed at the way Thai men overlooked mature women.

"As a woman at my age the possibility of marriage is down to zero," said Tunyaporn Wongsa, who at a sprightly 51 is the oldest contestant in the competition.

"Thai men still like marrying younger women because they make them feel fresh," complained Tunyaporn who manages two banks in Bangkok.

Following hot in the footsteps of a Thai victory in the Miss International Queen for transsexuals earlier this month, the dust from Miss Spinster will barely have time to settle before the Thai media gears up for Miss Loy Kratong in which contestants will dress in traditional Thai costumes.

Thai sociologists say the nation's obsession with beauty pageants all boils down to a faded tradition of village pageants during festival holidays which enabled the best young women to be viewed by men of wealth and status.

"While times have changed the crazy love of pageants continues and is wider in style because Thai people are very good at adapting foreign ideas," Thai sociologist Wallop Piyamanotham told AFP.

Thailand holds up to 30 pageants for women and a handful for gays and transsexuals every year, according to Wallop, who said the craze was now fueled by a national obsession with glamour and stardom driven by western media.

"Even if you get second or third prize you get to be on a television show or make a song or even star in a movie," said Wallop. "The media is the biggest attraction these days and everybody wants to be a part of it".

Many former Miss Thailand entrants have gone on to become actors and even a newsreader, but only a handful of contestants from the more colourful shows have managed to score in the entertainment world.

Tunyaporn Wongsa insisted she only entered Miss Spinster for "the most colourful experience" of her life" and claimed only her employer was reaping any promotional rewards.

"The two branches I take care of have more clients because they want to come and see me. It is a kind of promotion, but for the bank, not me."

Agence France-Presse

[udon]

No, but I'd like to know what she's been up to since she turned 20.

[WISteve]

One of my fav B/F's from my trip in May/June of this year.

Da, 40 years old, never married (that she admits to..), no kids, doesn't drink or smoke and runs several mornings/week.

You might question her choice of career hanging on a chrome pole, but she still turns heads.

Appearence usually boils down to :

1) Genetics

2) Life style choices.

~WISteve

[chonabot]

No, but I'd like to know what she's been up to since she turned 20.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What have you been up to from 20 - 60 , Udon ?

[udon]

No, but I'd like to know what she's been up to since she turned 20.

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What have you been up to from 20 - 60 , Udon ?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Teaching Sunday Skoon, 24/7

[Spee]

"Thai Women Over The Hill At 30 ?"

On yeah ... fer sher ... who would want an old car? Who would want an old house? Who would want an old Thai woman who is all used up after 30? They are just like so much personal property after all, chai mai?? We paid our dowries so we're entitled to treat them anyway we want, even if that is like sh*t, right??

Obviously I'm being more than a bit sarcastic, but geez, it's that kind of thinking that causes violence and abuse of women, not too mention keeping societies in the dark ages.

If one wants to go through life being short-sighted, chauvanistic, and abusive toward women like that, then I guess that is too bad. Hopefully these kinds of apes are a vanishing breed, but probably not.

[SK1972]

Age is just a number.......how you look over 30 depends on your genes, how you take care of yourself, your habits (smoking, drinking) and etc...........

Some people say women "bloom" after 30.........the early bloomers lose out!!! Women are suppose to be in their prime at 30!!! It all depends on the individual.......can't generalise!

[cdnvic]

Personally, I like it when they have a bit of maturity and experience. You can actually have a conversation with them, and even in an arguement they've learned how to debate like an adult. They have experience that helps them figure out their own problems, and give you a hand with yours, and by 30 they generally know who they are and what they want. Good luck getting that from a 20yr old!

On the physical side, a 19yr old may have a firmer body, but they haven't learned how to use it yet. If they have, you should probably visit a doctor and get some shots.

cv

[davethailand]

I think they're more desirable after 30 (oops my wifes only 29)

At least they've finished the phsyco nutcase stage. (well some of em).

[No.1 Penatrator]

I thought they only started gettin horney @ 30??? Too old 4 me @ the moment, somthing 2 look forward 2 though

[DJ Pat]

With the choices of Thai men out there being what they are, I'm not bloody surprised many have CHOSEN to stay single.

Spinsters is an awful word by the way.

[Wolfie]

I thought they only started gettin horney @ 30???

I can never get that fast...

[No.1 Penatrator]

With the choices of Thai men out there being what they are, I'm not bloody surprised many have CHOSEN to stay single.

Spinsters is an awful word by the way.

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lol, rich coming from you.. The man of many ladys

[bodypaul]

Oh Dear .... what is Elsie going to say???

[Insight]

I think they're more desirable after 30 (oops my wifes only 29)

At least they've finished the phsyco nutcase stage. (well some of em).

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Sure? Look at LC...

(I'm now running for the hills)

[Jowels]

While falangs wouldn't consider a 30 y/o woman 'over the hill', most Thai men would.

[Johnny Moron]

With the choices of Thai men out there being what they are, I'm not bloody surprised many have CHOSEN to stay single.

Spinsters is an awful word by the way.

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lol, rich coming from you.. The man of many ladys

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"No.1 Penatrator". Great name. Great spelling!

[No.1 Penetrator]

maths never was my strong point

[dugdig]

My wife is over 30 and she be kickin yoass ovah the hill and back!!

[chuchok]

Sorry...had too many!

[britmaveric]

Like fine wine- only get better with age. Be honest I think ladies haven't even reached their peak as of 30.

[medicinebox]

Interesting.

I think thai women are 5-10 years behind anyway. So 30 is really 20-25, physically and mentality.

But most Falang women who are single and over 30 and never married are damaged goods. Really they are. Try dating one for a week. Then after not calling her for 2 days you get all the crazy texts coming in like "I think we're looking for two different things" and "did i leave my moustache trimmer round your house"

[Duality]

older chicks rule ! i love to be schooled

[No.1 Penetrator]

Interesting.

I think thai women are 5-10 years behind anyway. So 30 is really 20-25, physically and mentality.

But most Falang women who are single and over 30 and never married are damaged goods. Really they are. Try dating one for a week. Then after not calling her for 2 days you get all the crazy texts coming in like "I think we're looking for two different things" and "did i leave my moustache trimmer round your house"

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You take thai girls on a single date though and they start gettin aggressive, jealous and think their being rejected if you dont want to take them out again the following night, buying christmas presents for my mother and father wasnt a good reason to be busy last night apparently...

as least as u say, u get 2 days peace an quiet with falang girls

[elsie]

Sure? Look at LC... 

(I'm now running for the hills)

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You've just grown a nose, my friend. Don't you want to keep it there for a little longer?

I agree with SK. Age doesn't mean &lt;deleted&gt;. This's year 2004. We've chosen to stay single. It's easy to just grab someone and get him down on his knee. But the question is, Is he worth it? Is he the best? I've been proposed to a few times. Turned them all down. And now, still single.

I'm proud to say I am 31.. still single.. and I kick a$$.

[chonabot]

I'm proud to say I am 31.. still single.. and I kick a$$.

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Absolutement Tee-rak!

[britmaveric]

LC- is adorable and a great lady!

[Axel]

Don't understand the meaning of +30.

I do prefer 50 y.o.

OK, if possible twins or sisters of 25 each.

Now w/o joking, beauty and attractive is not a matter of age, perhaps of difference in age.

[ProfessorFart]

Hmmm. Seems like theres a lot of rose coloured glasses on around here!

I reckon Thai women start to lose it (and fast) after 40 (not 30! Thats a bit young to use your looks)

I've seen plenty of 40+ yr old Western women who I'd pipe, but not too many in Thailand.

[udon]

A good indication of a Thai woman's age is the half-beehive hairstyle.

I know who they r trying to emulate and think it's very sad.