maxcherry Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 It is my girlfriends daughter's 15 birthday in a few weeks when I will be meeting her for the first time. What would be an acceptable gift to get this girl in that it is not too pricy and that I don't come across as mean. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Boy Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 mobile phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastwars Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 mobile phone? I agree but if max is not at the cutting edge of mobile technology he coud make a massive faux pa by buying the wrong sort..lets face it max she is 15 and a woman, you are never going to please her..best thing cash, and a small token gift, she can choose her ownt then...mind you I hear that perfume is a goody, but then again which flavour? ask her mum perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchav Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) A mobile for a 15 year old Thai girl ? Please dont further encourage the bloody materialism in the Thai society. Edited March 2, 2005 by superchav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcherry Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 mobile phone? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree but if max is not at the cutting edge of mobile technology he coud make a massive faux pa by buying the wrong sort..lets face it max she is 15 and a woman, you are never going to please her..best thing cash, and a small token gift, she can choose her ownt then...mind you I hear that perfume is a goody, but then again which flavour? ask her mum perhaps. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the replies guys. I think cash is the way to go. How much though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastwars Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 A mobile for a 15 year old Thai girl ?Please dont further encourage the bloody materialism in the Thai society. Erm you don't know much about Thai girls do you. 3000bt bt is a good amount, bit more if you are feeling generous. you can buy a reasonable mobile for that give her more and she will like you better guaranteed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAtramp Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Give her gold (as appose to money) A gold trinket works out as almost face value in cash. But she gets to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 mobile phones, perfume, cash, gold...all encourages the worst in an adolescent on the threshhold of adulthood... I say prepare her a bowl of cold oatmeal without milk and stand over her with a bludgeon until she finishes it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 and...I was gonna say...she'll thank you for it later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Tutsi in true form... I like the gold idea best, it will also give her face, perhaps not as much short term face as a new mobile would but more of a long term thing. JMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastwars Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 mobile phones, perfume, cash, gold...all encourages the worst in an adolescent on the threshhold of adulthood...I say prepare her a bowl of cold oatmeal without milk and stand over her with a bludgeon until she finishes it... You could make her wear hair shirts and give her a sound thrashing whilst quoting scripture from the bible...for that authentic Victorian experience, a birthday gift and history lesson rolled into one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartinBKK Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 It is my girlfriends daughter's 15 birthday in a few weeks when I will be meeting her for the first time. What would be an acceptable gift to get this girl in that it is not too pricy and that I don't come across as mean. Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Condoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I think gold or a phone will be the most pleasing to her. a nice perfume (quality import) is always a winner for any girl or woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 mobile phones, perfume, cash, gold...all encourages the worst in an adolescent on the threshhold of adulthood...I say prepare her a bowl of cold oatmeal without milk and stand over her with a bludgeon until she finishes it... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You could make her wear hair shirts and give her a sound thrashing whilst quoting scripture from the bible...for that authentic Victorian experience, a birthday gift and history lesson rolled into one! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnustedt Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 A small red Honda motorcycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I say prepare her a bowl of cold oatmeal without milk and stand over her with a bludgeon until she finishes it... See Tutsi's ad in the classifieds under "Babysitters". cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Boy Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 lets face it tho, if u buy her gold shes only going to "loose" it, then find a mobile in the back of a taxi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedKelly Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Gether a gift card from central for 3,000 baht. She cant complain about that...gees shes only15.....send her to Swensens ...........! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastwars Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 lets face it tho, if u buy her gold shes only going to "loose" it, then find a mobile in the back of a taxi! so much synicism in one so young!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Well if you've got money to spend a top of the line mobile will put you in her good books forever! But as a first gift that might be a bit OTT, I like the small gold chain idea, nothing to chunky and flashy. Gold's the way to go! 'I Looooooove gooooooold!' To quote Goldmember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartinBKK Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 When are you arriving in Thailand cherry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Whatever is she going to do with two mobile phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastwars Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Whatever is she going to do with two mobile phones? It will give her more room for her bells, cuddly toys, flashing things and heart stickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcherry Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 Arriving in BKK 24 March. Ok I am now thinking gold is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 (edited) A mobile for a 15 year old Thai girl ?Please dont further encourage the bloody materialism in the Thai society. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why not? ET could have done with one. No I suggest a voucher from a top BKK store. Then she can get what she wants and you know the money won't go elsewhere. Edited March 2, 2005 by lampard10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartinBKK Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Arriving in BKK 24 March. Ok I am now thinking gold is the way to go. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Week after Paddy's day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcherry Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 The voucher for a top BKK shop also sounds good. As she lives 3hrs away from BKK by bus would this piss her off - having to go to BKK to use it. Have to be very careful in my choice here - see want to come across generous but not as some rich farang fool. Which I am not! Farang and fool yes but rich no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya_Fox Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 All ladies love gold and I am sure that a 15 years old is no different. A one baht chain (just under half a troy ounce) would cost you about 8,000 baht. Because she is 15 years old I would not suggest buying her less than this in terms of weight....if she was younger it would be OK to buy a half baht chain. Good luck with your first meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Gold will due. Nix the mobile - too bloody pricey for what the teenager would want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Forget mobiles and gold..... You dont know her, why dont you ask her Mum, find out what she likes and then buy according to your budget. A CD player maybe an idea.....with some cash for her to buy her fav music. Wait till you get there and take her shopping at the local market, that way she can pick out some clothes she likes and you control the budget. If you give her cash, seal it an envelope with a card....dont just hand her the cash...and something from 500 to a 1000 baht will be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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