It is common in the average Thai Household for the woman to be the controller of finances. Come to think of it a lot of farang women are as well.

Personally I think it is a good idea to let her control the finances.

Initially you may think that it's a rather 'sensible' idea to give control of the purse strings to the little women but consider the possible trouble if she catches you with lipstick on the 'y-fronts'.

The temptation factor here makes it a more than likely occurence and I for one need my cash supply secured.

I think offering my undying love should be more than sufficient for a Thai girl.

I was making the point that this is the way most of the girls have been brought up, a part of Thai society that is ingrained in their lives.

it is these little things like the nail cutting etc... that keeps them happy.

Have a feeling something went wrong with the poll creation? Anyway, for me the last two options both apply; she has a job and we share all income and expenses. It's really refreshing to have a partner who is as sensible with money as I am, likely more sensible even. (Like, I know little about investing on the stockmarket)

Correct. make sure your partner has a good job (at least 7,000B/month) and you can cover rent and food if you like. My girlfriend cleans my house thoroughly and does the gardening, so I pay her the same wage that I would pay a maid or gardener (about 60B/hr). Of course if your partner is pregnant and not working you will need to cover everything. These guys giving the girls 10,20,30K/month are better off hanging out at the bars, as that's what they already have -- a bar woman!

Have a feeling something went wrong with the poll creation? Anyway, for me the last two options both apply; she has a job and we share all income and expenses. It's really refreshing to have a partner who is as sensible with money as I am, likely more sensible even. (Like, I know little about investing on the stockmarket)

Correct. make sure your partner has a good job (at least 7,000B/month) and you can cover rent and food if you like. My girlfriend cleans my house thoroughly and does the gardening, so I pay her the same wage that I would pay a maid or gardener (about 60B/hr). Of course if your partner is pregnant and not working you will need to cover everything. These guys giving the girls 10,20,30K/month are better off hanging out at the bars, as that's what they already have -- a bar woman!

No need to drag up a thread that was started over 3 years ago. Just to agree with someone. Closed!