Sad Dinner-Table Stories From Strangers

[Darrel]

Popped into my regular 40B Thai short-order restaurant earlier this evening. Had to share a table as they were full.

The German guy at the table, after the usual introductions, told me that his Thai GF, for whom he had bought a cheap house in her province, and with whom he was due to be married in November, had that day emptied his ATM card of 80,000B and sent him a text message saying just "found another man: <deleted> you".

Now he was obviously a bit annoyed about losing 1MB on the house, and 80K of cash, but what really upset him was the "<deleted> you" part.

He was well on the far side of 60 (maybe even the far side of 70) and as he said himself, if she had only had a bit of imagination she could have had many millions of Baht when he died (house and savings in Germany, and no family) and also a guaranteed monthly income from the German government in the meantime. I agreed with him that as scammers go, the ones in Thailand (both Thai and farang) are very short-sighted and seriously lacking in imagination.

Just wondering what sad stories others have heard from previously unknown dinner-table companions here?

[Atmos]

well this promises to be a cheery thread - I'd have asked for a takeaway meal.

Often the same story just variations in the money involved.

Reminds me of the Airplane! movie

The airplane takes off along with Ted Striker who has purchased a ticket and taken the flight to Chicago to try to convince Elaine to come back to him. Along the way, he tells his seatmates boring stories about him and Elaine. The stories are so boring that the people listening to him eventually commit suicide in horrible ways such as hanging, hara-kiri, or dousing themselves with gasoline and lighting a match.

Edited September 8, 2011 by Atmos

[guzzi850m2]

Those things have happened since Patts started to evolve during the Vietnam war, so whats your point?

The German guy was lucky and seems to be able to absorb the loss easily and yes many of the working girls will never be nominated for the Nobel prize, but I will give them a 10 for acting performance (nothing new here also). So they are very smart in their own way.

If you are late 60's or more, how on earth do you think that say a 20-30 year old girl will love you?? Never, its all about money, and that is, never forget that, or you are thinking with the small head, not the big one.

I am late forties myself and have been here a while so I got my fair share of offers, once I spoke to a stunning looking go-go girl in BKK and I asked her; how many sponsors do y have? After she first pretended not to know what I was talking about and kind of relaxed, she told me that she had 3 pcs, so had to keep 2 mobiles phones on-line in order not to get it all mixed up, he-he. I asked her what she gonna do when one (or 2) of them finds out, she said; never mind, I got the money and when/if it happens, I will go looking for a new sponsor.

I took her for the night (I paid her off course) and boy, she was beautiful and good at her trade. This girl was earning something like 100-200K bath a month on her trade.

[Darrel]

Those things have happened since Patts started to evolve during the Vietnam war, so whats your point?

The point is I'm hoping to hear some of the sad stories that strangers have told other people over the dinner table.

This isnt a thread about the relative merits of scheming bar girls; that's already been done to death.

[bangkokrick]

Those things have happened since Patts started to evolve during the Vietnam war, so whats your point?

The point is I'm hoping to hear some of the sad stories that strangers have told other people over the dinner table.

This isnt a thread about the relative merits of scheming bar girls; that's already been done to death.

I was hoping to read some and you made a good start. Good thread mate.

[sharecropper]

I have nothing to add to this except to say - what a great idea for a thread! Although it might go better in "general" than in "Pattaya". Why not ask Mods to move it?

[Darrel]

Although it might go better in "general" than in "Pattaya". Why not ask Mods to move it?

You are right; my mistake. I'm sure one will do just that before long.

[maxman71]

One way to deal with this ageless issue,is to simply call these ladies out on their games very early on. And it's not just bar/go-go girls who pull this charade. As soon as they start quoting prices and terms and conditions in exchange for their undying love and affection for eternity, tell THEM to <deleted> off straight away, and escort them to the nearest exit.

Funny, the several times I've done this, sometimes they keep coming back and trying harder; it's an ego thing for them, I'm convinced. They can't stand to be turned down by a much older guy when they are used to reeling them in like fish in a barrel. So in that situation, I'll take them for a couple of more spins around the block (paying them modestly on a per-spin basis), then I kick them to the curb and never have anything to do with them again.

[Michaelaway]

One way to deal with this ageless issue,is to simply call these ladies out on their games very early on. And it's not just bar/go-go girls who pull this charade. As soon as they start quoting prices and terms and conditions in exchange for their undying love and affection for eternity, tell THEM to <deleted> off straight away, and escort them to the nearest exit.

Funny, the several times I've done this, sometimes they keep coming back and trying harder; it's an ego thing for them, I'm convinced. They can't stand to be turned down by a much older guy when they are used to reeling them in like fish in a barrel. So in that situation, I'll take them for a couple of more spins around the block (paying them modestly on a per-spin basis), then I kick them to the curb and never have anything to do with them again.

"... then I kick them to the curb and never have anything to do with them again."

Whoa, ever heard of the Golden Rule, krap...?

[Rimmer]

Although it might go better in "general" than in "Pattaya". Why not ask Mods to move it?

You are right; my mistake. I'm sure one will do just that before long.

Your wish is my command, moved to General so as to get a wider audience

[dandare11]

One way to deal with this ageless issue,is to simply call these ladies out on their games very early on. And it's not just bar/go-go girls who pull this charade. As soon as they start quoting prices and terms and conditions in exchange for their undying love and affection for eternity, tell THEM to <deleted> off straight away, and escort them to the nearest exit.

Funny, the several times I've done this, sometimes they keep coming back and trying harder; it's an ego thing for them, I'm convinced. They can't stand to be turned down by a much older guy when they are used to reeling them in like fish in a barrel. So in that situation, I'll take them for a couple of more spins around the block (paying them modestly on a per-spin basis), then I kick them to the curb and never have anything to do with them again.

I take them for just one spin ,promise them the earth,they deliver, I don't., end of.

[andrewbkk]

The point is I'm hoping to hear some of the sad stories that strangers have told other people over the dinner table.

This isnt a thread about the relative merits of scheming bar girls; that's already been done to death.

I never used to believe these stupid "dinner table" stories that foreigners tell. These stories are all SO glorified. Let's be honest -- most of them are probably lies.

But ..............I knew a Thai girl once.

I recall that she and I lived together for more than ten years. I recall that she cheated on me. I recall that her new "amour" was the highest paid foreigner here in Thailand.

She was late thirties; I was early forties; her new "amour" was early sixties.

I was an Oxford graduate and a former model; her new "amour" was the manager last year of Thailand's top football team (Muang Thong United).

I recall that she and I argued one evening after I discovered what what was happening.

I recall that she got into her car and drove away. She called me five minutes later and this is what she said:

1. Go back to England little boy.

2. I want to fuk old men.

3. He fuks me all night.

4. It's just so wonderful.

Odd. Very odd.

In an instant, you realize that for ten years you've been living with a woman who was completely rotten to the core.

[VeraLynn]

after the usual introductions, told me that his Thai GF, for whom he had bought a cheap house in her province, and with whom he was due to be married in November, had that day emptied his ATM card of 80,000B and sent him a text message saying just "found another man: <deleted> you".

Maybe he deserved it.

[manarak]

The point is I'm hoping to hear some of the sad stories that strangers have told other people over the dinner table.

This isnt a thread about the relative merits of scheming bar girls; that's already been done to death.

I never used to believe these stupid "dinner table" stories that foreigners tell. These stories are all SO glorified. Let's be honest -- most of them are probably lies.

But ..............I knew a Thai girl once.

I recall that she and I lived together for more than ten years. I recall that she cheated on me. I recall that her new "amour" was the highest paid foreigner here in Thailand.

She was late thirties; I was early forties; her new "amour" was early sixties.

I was an Oxford graduate and a former model; her new "amour" was the manager last year of Thailand's top football team (Muang Thong United).

I recall that she and I argued one evening after I discovered what what was happening.

I recall that she got into her car and drove away. She called me five minutes later and this is what she said:

1. Go back to England little boy.

2. I want to fuk old men.

3. He fuks me all night.

4. It's just so wonderful.

Odd. Very odd.

In an instant, you realize that for ten years you've been living with a woman who was completely rotten to the core.

Your story?

[JurgenG]

I've a very good story, I call it "mommy need it"

I was having a drink, minding my own business , when this guy came and sat next to me. He was obviously in a very good mood and he wanted someone to hear his story.

That day he came back home to find his fridge missing. He called his gf to ask her what happent to the fridge. She replied that her mother's fridge had died that day and he was more able than her to buy a new fridge, so she moved his fridge to her mother place. He told her not to move, jumped in his pick up truck and drove to her mother place.There he loaded the fridge in his truck and drove back home. That was the part that made him laugh so much. He kept on repeating, imitating the very high pitch of his girlfriend "But mommy needs it, mommy needs it...". Back home, he took all his girlfriends belonging and throw them in the street. Now he was ready to hit the bar scene to look for a new girlfriend.

Until now, I still remember the guy laugh, between two slip of beer, imitating the high pitch of his girlfriend "but mommy needs it, mommy needs it ...."

[janverbeem]

. Now he was ready to hit the bar scene to look for a new girlfriend.

Any surprises about those dinner table stories.

Ever heard " you reap what you sow"?

[kerryk]

I met the alter ego lady in the OP. She stayed with the German guy till he died. She took care of him well and pushed him around in a wheelchair for two years. He died of natural causes. She now has a 3 mil baht house, two cars and a big bank account and 10 young Thai boyfriends. Yup, that's right 10. Her 15 year old son chased her around the house last month with a knife because he was upset with her morals. He didn't stab her just chased her, she bought him a new IPAD and he is OK now.

She came to visit a couple of weeks ago. I told her she could sleep on my couch. She declined and stayed at the most expensive hotel in town. The lady has cash. She speaks excellent German and English. I guess she would make a good Farang wife again if you were not the jealous type. She was an interesting dinner companion. Her story was sad from one point of view because she actually liked the German but happy from the other because she now liked the 10 boyfriends.

[Darrel]

I've a very good story, I call it "mommy need it"

Good post. On topic.

Just a reminder for anyone else with a story to add to the thread: it doesn't have to be about bargirls.

Just any sad story you have been told by a stranger over a meal.

[nocturn]

I particularly like the story about the guy with a money grubbing girlfriend that made the rounds a few years back.

It seems that the argument over sin sot grew heated and he realized he was being taken for a ride, and confirmed this fact while overseas by having her watched.

In lieu of sin sot he promised, while still overseas, a house, an expensive vehicle,and theyhe began to make plans with his beloved for a large showy wedding, promising that price was no object and convincing the family to fork out deposits for all so they could begin before he returned.

he never returned leaving the family holding the bag.

Edited September 9, 2011 by nocturn

[kerryk]

The point is I'm hoping to hear some of the sad stories that strangers have told other people over the dinner table.

This isnt a thread about the relative merits of scheming bar girls; that's already been done to death.

I never used to believe these stupid "dinner table" stories that foreigners tell. These stories are all SO glorified. Let's be honest -- most of them are probably lies.

But ..............I knew a Thai girl once.

I recall that she and I lived together for more than ten years. I recall that she cheated on me. I recall that her new "amour" was the highest paid foreigner here in Thailand.

She was late thirties; I was early forties; her new "amour" was early sixties.

I was an Oxford graduate and a former model; her new "amour" was the manager last year of Thailand's top football team (Muang Thong United).

I recall that she and I argued one evening after I discovered what what was happening.

I recall that she got into her car and drove away. She called me five minutes later and this is what she said:

1. Go back to England little boy.

2. I want to fuk old men.

3. He fuks me all night.

4. It's just so wonderful.

Odd. Very odd.

In an instant, you realize that for ten years you've been living with a woman who was completely rotten to the core.

Andrew that is a harsh story. Although you have hinted at it before I think this is the first time you actually spelled it out. I have had four wives leave me. The first for my best friend. The second for a wrestling coach. The third for a Mexican gardener and the last for a millionaire with a ranch in Colorado, five classic sports cars and a castle in Spain. The last one tried to buy the affection of my two daughters with a Porsche and a Cadillac SUV.

The lady with the Mexican gardener also denigrated my penis size telling me about Juan the giant from Tijuana. She also said he was a better cook than I which really hurt.

If you count mistresses being unfaithful I also got bounced for the guitar player from *****. ***** and his band was hard to compete with. And there was the ex manager of the Kansas City Chiefs. He had Alzheimer's and was only with it for brief periods of time (but a big pile of cash).

In my experience it doesn't get any better. Only the faces change and the best you can hope for is to die in your sleep. (Aren't you all glad you didn't eat dinner with me last night.)

How do I make it through the day? Because I did everything and everyone I wanted to do yesterday and that's what I am going to do today. Good luck Andrew. I hadn't realized what a harsh unfeeling women you had the misfortune to be involved with.

[Berkshire]

Sorry the guy got screwed, but I'm sure there's more to this story (i.e., her side). Nevertheless, got a kick out of this from the OP:

"He was well on the far side of 60 (maybe even the far side of 70) and as he said himself, if she had only had a bit of imagination she could have had many millions of Baht when he died (house and savings in Germany, and no family) and also a guaranteed monthly income from the German government in the meantime."

This is seriously flawed rationale. If you give most of these farang-hunters two options:

A. Take the money and run.

B. Stick around (for who knows how many years) and "possibly" get a lot more, BUT, you will have to stay with the farang.

I would imagine 99% would take Option A without batting an eye. So it really has nothing to do with imagination or creativity. She took the only logical path.

[andrewbkk]

The point is I'm hoping to hear some of the sad stories that strangers have told other people over the dinner table.

This isnt a thread about the relative merits of scheming bar girls; that's already been done to death.

I never used to believe these stupid "dinner table" stories that foreigners tell. These stories are all SO glorified. Let's be honest -- most of them are probably lies.

But ..............I knew a Thai girl once.

I recall that she and I lived together for more than ten years. I recall that she cheated on me. I recall that her new "amour" was the highest paid foreigner here in Thailand.

She was late thirties; I was early forties; her new "amour" was early sixties.

I was an Oxford graduate and a former model; her new "amour" was the manager last year of Thailand's top football team (Muang Thong United).

I recall that she and I argued one evening after I discovered what what was happening.

I recall that she got into her car and drove away. She called me five minutes later and this is what she said:

1. Go back to England little boy.

2. I want to fuk old men.

3. He fuks me all night.

4. It's just so wonderful.

Odd. Very odd.

In an instant, you realize that for ten years you've been living with a woman who was completely rotten to the core.

Your story?

Yes, my "dinner table" story. It happened last August (2010).

I used to discuss it a fair bit on this forum.

There is a guy on this thread called Kerry. One day he pointed out to me that I was obsessed. That really woke me up.

It's all in the past now.

Time to move on.

[Latindancer]

Since my last post was deleted, presumably for being off-topic by adding to another member's post.........I shall try another.

I had dinner a few years ago on an aeroplane heading to Thailand, and the guy next to me was traveling onward to mainland China.

He told me he had invested 100,000 US dollars building a factory of some kind in Southern China, but it disappeared one night.....lock, stock and barrel. No apparent trace. A very well-organized crime.

Edited September 9, 2011 by Latindancer

[tartempion]

He was well on the far side of 60 (maybe even the far side of 70) and as he said himself, if she had only had a bit of imagination she could have had many millions of Baht when he died (house and savings in Germany, and no family) and also a guaranteed monthly income from the German government in the meantime.

I met one like that at a friends restaurant gathering somewhere in Europe.

We were all dressed casually except an older distinguished man in a suit with his Thai wife.

That woman was obviously "taking care too much" of her man, to a point it became disgusting and we all looked at our friend who invited us all.

The old man told about his previous Philippine woman and how she ran off with the house and a few million whilst they lived there, he did not seem affected in any way by this.

After the meal we moved to a bar without the older man and I noticed the beautiful expensive Mercedes sports car parked in front of the restaurant was his.

At the bar my friend confirmed the old man's new wife was just pampering him hoping for a fast death, so she could inherit her fortune, the man owned a transport company with 100 trucks....

[IanForbes]

Should I tell you about two of my friends who were looking forward to retirement and just found out they have terminal cancer? They are in their late 50s and haven't done anything but work for a living to provide lovely homes for their bitchy wives. I know they are bitchy because I've met them and I wouldn't have stayed married to either of them for more than a week. My friends got jealous when I told them about my trips to Thailand each winter, but now it's too late for them.

Or, maybe I coulld tell you the story of a friend's 10 year old child who was just recently diagnosed with leukaemia.

How about my two friends who have worked 25 years with a timber company that is closing all its mills, and my friends are being laid off with no prospects for work anywhere else in the province.

If I think really hard I can come up with a few more cheary stories like these. Let me know if you want to hear them.

Oh, sorry, you were talking about sad tales from strangers. They tend not to bother me as much as the true stories about friends with problems. I just thank my lucky stars I live the life I do and have the good health to do along with it.

[doggie888888]

Oh dear, sorry to rain on the parade. I must be the odd one out. Usually when a total stranger wants to vent his spleen over MY dinner, I tend to avoid eye contact with him, quickly finish off my dinner and excuse myself pronto.

[David006]

Most of the sob stories I have heard in bars and restaurants, as an apathetic listener, involve farang ex's and lawyers and such....few sad "my wife died" etc

A few "Thai lady ripped me offs and errant ways etc."...then again it depends where you eat I guess??

Mostly find farangs who are "happy happy" and glad they are NOT in farang land....

Edited September 9, 2011 by David006

[wandrinstar]

My best one is the German whose Old Thai Scratchers kid flashed all these I pods and fancy gadgets in the Schoolyard, so some poor kid stole his Dads gun and blew the brats head off. Then the Ex Shirt Factory Lady, {Never Go Bar Me] attacked old Adolf for being generous, and smashed an astray in his teeth .Never seen him since, he left the lot , 2 trucks, house etc. We get about 2 Idiots a year, but still they come.

[sharecropper]

Oh dear, sorry to rain on the parade. I must be the odd one out. Usually when a total stranger wants to vent his spleen over MY dinner, I tend to avoid eye contact with him, quickly finish off my dinner and excuse myself pronto.

Yeah, one of those poor guys are going to come on here shortly saying 'I tried to overcome my deep fear of social interaction once, by trying to chat to a friendly looking fellow in a restaurant. He wouldn't even look at me. Then he ran off. Now I'm even more scarred for life"

[JetsetBkk]

I met the alter ego lady in the OP. She stayed with the German guy till he died. She took care of him well and pushed him around in a wheelchair for two years. He died of natural causes. She now has a 3 mil baht house, two cars and a big bank account and 10 young Thai boyfriends. <snip>

I know a guy who is about 10 years away from that situation (not me, BTW).