Why Do The Western Media Use The Term "Thai Bride"?

[TingTawng]

Here's an example I saw yesterday:-

https://www.google.com/search?aq=f&hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&btnmeta_news_search=1&q=thai+bride

You will notice western media always calling a Thai woman married to a non-Thai man a "Thai bride" like she's a product.

[aneliane]

Because this is what she is taken for in the match making industry.

[RichardL]

It's really a slur on the husband - the implication being that she only married him to escape poverty in Thailand. Men with "Thai brides" are rarely respected unless it's shown theirs is a genuine marriage. It's always assumed it's not.

[Semper]

It's really a slur on the husband - the implication being that she only married him to escape poverty in Thailand.

In many cases it's the truth.

[thaimate]

It's really a slur on the husband - the implication being that she only married him to escape poverty in Thailand. Men with "Thai brides" are rarely respected unless it's shown theirs is a genuine marriage. It's always assumed it's not.

Doesnt it depend on the man in question and the woman ,you see holidaymakers come over here meet a girl in a bar fall madly in love and take her home ,its obvious to everyone what she was by her manner of dress and the men are often no better .

but on the other hand if you are articulate ,your wife dresses modestly and is obviously educated i find that you are treated entirely differently by both Thai people and British alike.

[BRichards]

I I will say because in Thailand getting married to non Thai men is a career while in USA or other Western countries women still see money as a good trait but most are educated and have a career before they hook up. BR

[bkkjames]

My thai wife has a better education than poor old me (masters with honours from chula). She is referred to as mia farang among the thais-lol.

Do I really care what the western media refer to our marriage about? Let's just say I care more about merc city and the dippers than a bunch of jealous people in the west.

Next question please. Lol

(Removed a typo that illustrated point number 1)

[BRichards]

I have met some expat men who did marry a Thai wife where the wife does not speak English. I thought women love to talk and be heard? Thai wife is a label on the Thai women who are not educated and who mostly are after non Thai men.

[aneliane]

Some TV members can't read ...

The OP is not making a comment on Thai women morality, he is pointed out that the word "Thai Bride" could be interpreted as reducing the lady to a product, a merchandise, which makes her a victim ie the contrary of a "money grabber".

[bkkjames]

My thai wife can speak 3 languages fluently BR, thai, english and spanish.

Next stereotype please. This is fun. Better than flooding.

[BRichards]

In South America my Grand mothers maid spoke over 5 languages so what is the point? As I mentioned Thai bride is a title on the non educated, under paid Thai women who needs support. Women who view sex and passion as a currency! BR

[metisdead]

One post stereotyping western women in a derogatory manner has been removed:

7) Not to post slurs or degrading comments directed towards any group on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

[aneliane]

Can you all get real for one sec?

Thai bride is a big business, try googling Thai Bride and you 88 millions hits.

All over the world desperate men are coming to Thailand to get married.

The real Estate market has sniffed it out and advertise their perfect place for your "Thai wive", with pictures of a white guy lounging with a Thai girl in the background.

Everyone is making money out of selling Thai ladies to foreigners, from the spouse visa industry, prostitution of course, bars, restaurants but also electronics, washing machines, TV, cars are now also targeted to Thai brides couples.

Even Hollywood with The Hangover 2 has acknowledged it, and made the not-so-good-looking-one of the bunch marry a beautiful Thai woman.

Why is it so hard to admit your are part of an industry ?

[luckyluke]

There are also :

American Brides - Mail order brides from United States

www.rosebrides.com/american-brides.html - United States - Cached - Block all www.rosebrides.com results

and

English Brides - BharatMatrimony

profile.bharatmatrimony.com/matrim

and so on....

[BKKdreaming]

maybe because the Mail is so slow now that Mail Order Bride just does not work in the computer age

BK

[BRichards]

There are also :

American Brides - Mail order brides from United States

www.rosebrides.com/american-brides.html - United States - Cached - Block all www.rosebrides.com results

and

English Brides - BharatMatrimony

profile.bharatmatrimony.com/matrim

and so on....

Very true brides or women are looking for theur man riding on a horse to take away all their problems. In USA most will be decendaNTS FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY. sOME usa BRIDES CAN BE Asians or Russians living in the USA. Some can be from South America or the Ukrane. BR

[geriatrickid]

It is an appropriate term in this case. Momma's boy murders his Thai bride because she disturbed his action figures.

Do you think she married him for his searing intellect or his independence, or his emotional stability?

[Semper]

It is an appropriate term in this case. Momma's boy murders his Thai bride because she disturbed his action figures.

Do you think she married him for his searing intellect or his independence, or his emotional stability?

Maybe he's a "hunsum" man

[ludditeman]

My thai wife can speak 3 languages fluently BR, thai, english and spanish.

Next stereotype please. This is fun. Better than flooding.

Skill with languages is no indication of educational level.

It is an appropriate term in this case. Momma's boy murders his Thai bride because she disturbed his action figures.

Do you think she married him for his searing intellect or his independence, or his emotional stability?

Do you think any woman marries a man for his searing intellect or his independence, or his emotional stability?

[BRichards]

My thai wife can speak 3 languages fluently BR, thai, english and spanish.

Next stereotype please. This is fun. Better than flooding.

Skill with languages is no indication of educational level.

Good point!

[bkkjames]

My thai wife can speak 3 languages fluently BR, thai, english and spanish.

Next stereotype please. This is fun. Better than flooding.

Skill with languages is no indication of educational level.

Good point!

True, but her Degree with Honors does. Anyways, what is the point of this thread - OP worried about sitting in some high class lounge in the home country and someone saying - where did you meet your wife - and you reply "Soi Cowboy". Or I ordered my Thai Bride from the new IDea Catalog....

Why do you care what other people think? You married your Thai gal hopefully for love and not to lose face correct? Since it's ok to only comment on western men on here - I wonder if a western woman who has married (you know who you are ) a Thai Man gets the same crap - Thai Groom?

Some people really need to get out more - get some fresh air....

[WebBangkok]

One post stereotyping western women in a derogatory manner has been removed:

7) Not to post slurs or degrading comments directed towards any group on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

Not be be a smart arse or anything.

But this rule seems to be ok/broken everyday towards Thai's but not to westerners on here. Just an observation. Maybe you should change the rule to not post degrading or slurs towards Westerners.

Thats my rant for the day

[BRichards]

My thai wife can speak 3 languages fluently BR, thai, english and spanish.

Next stereotype please. This is fun. Better than flooding.

Skill with languages is no indication of educational level.

Good point!

True, but her Degree with Honors does. Anyways, what is the point of this thread - OP worried about sitting in some high class lounge in the home country and someone saying - where did you meet your wife - and you reply "Soi Cowboy". Or I ordered my Thai Bride from the new IDea Catalog....

Why do you care what other people think? You married your Thai gal hopefully for love and not to lose face correct? Since it's ok to only comment on western men on here - I wonder if a western woman who has married (you know who you are ) a Thai Man gets the same crap - Thai Groom?

Some people really need to get out more - get some fresh air....

Yeah how many Thai men or Asian men marry western women compared to western men who are either nerdy or fearful to find a WOMAN OR A ASIAN WOMAN IN THEUR COUNTRY) and what do they face?

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[bkkjames]

Yeah how many Thai men or Asian men marry western women compared to western men who are either nerdy or fearful to find a WOMAN OR A ASIAN WOMAN IN THEUR COUNTRY) and what do they face?

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Certainly not low self-esteem which seems to be the underlying theme of this thread.

[Kilgore Trout]

Age difference can be a big sign, but I think the main issue is language. If the married couple can express themselves (whatever they want to say) and communicate effectively then we have to give the marraige the same credit we would in the west.

If they cannot communicate at at least an adult level then I would say the marriage is suspect. No matter how much you feel "love" for someone, if you can not communicate you can not have a healthy relationship.

Btw, I have also heard the term Russion bride many times before, so its not just Thailand.

[DP25]

It is an appropriate term in this case. Momma's boy murders his Thai bride because she disturbed his action figures.

Do you think she married him for his searing intellect or his independence, or his emotional stability?

A bride is a woman about to be married or a newly wed. They'd been married for years and together since 2001. She is his wife or spouse.

When it's used (usually seems to be in the UK press I see it, especially the Daily Mail, the Telegraph used the word wife) it is simply used as a slur to sensationalize a story and mock the people involved

[zorro1]

There are also :

American Brides - Mail order brides from United States

www.rosebrides.com/american-brides.html - United States - Cached - Block all www.rosebrides.com results

and

English Brides - BharatMatrimony

profile.bharatmatrimony.com/matrim

and so on....

Very true brides or women are looking for theur man riding on a horse to take away all their problems. In USA most will be decendaNTS FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY. sOME usa BRIDES CAN BE Asians or Russians living in the USA. Some can be from South America or the Ukrane. BR

Not always the case. I asked a very well traveled Thai ex if she thought about coming to Australia to live and she said no because people would assume she was a hooker she also said western men are easy to control in Thailand

[BRichards]

Age difference can be a big sign, but I think the main issue is language. If the married couple can express themselves (whatever they want to say) and communicate effectively then we have to give the marraige the same credit we would in the west.

If they cannot communicate at at least an adult level then I would say the marriage is suspect. No matter how much you feel "love" for someone, if you can not communicate you can not have a healthy relationship.

Btw, I have also heard the term Russion bride many times before, so its not just Thailand.

Good point about Russian Brides. When Communisms went down all those women started to need and want money now look at the porn industry full women coming from ex Communist countries. What we are dealing with is more about attraction then real love. Most people through out the world will never come close to true love.

[bkkjames]

Age difference can be a big sign, but I think the main issue is language. If the married couple can express themselves (whatever they want to say) and communicate effectively then we have to give the marraige the same credit we would in the west.

If they cannot communicate at at least an adult level then I would say the marriage is suspect. No matter how much you feel "love" for someone, if you can not communicate you can not have a healthy relationship.

Btw, I have also heard the term Russion bride many times before, so its not just Thailand.

Good point about Russian Brides. When Communisms went down all those women started to need and want money now look at the porn industry full women coming from ex Communist countries. What we are dealing with is more about attraction then real love. Most people through out the world will never come close to true love.

So for those who do - let's all raise our glasses in envy!

[WebBangkok]

There is always google translator

All you need is a smart phone, 3G and you're good to go