Statistics-Or The Lack Of Them

To my knowlwdge, there are no official statistcs kept as far as how much money was invested in Thailand by Farangs on behalf of Thai-Wife-GF-Thai Family over the last, let's say the 25 to 30 years.

The figure must be mindboggling.

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Especially interesting would be a quote, that would indicate how many of those "investments" have turned "sour". I am afraid, we will never know, because there are few Farangs that rush to this forum by declaring "I have lost my live-savings but I had a good time during the process". = Cow-Droppings!.

Oftentimes one can read statements here like "been married 10 years". For a Farang such things have meaning. Much less for a Thai. (Harsh statement, I know.)

If a Farang has given his share to the Family-Clan in form of financial supplements over the years and not much more will be forthcoming and, should he become ill or simply old for example (= a burden), I would not necessarily want to be in his shoes. (The duration of a relatinship, under these circumstances will matter very little.)

Many a Farang will find above comments insulting (my wife will never allow such things to happen). Here may well be the root of the problem. Farang remains Farang (including his perceptions of "values" and Thais will remain Thais including their perceptions of "values".

Is there a bridge accross the river? For sure, but not in our lifeteme unless your are currently at the age of 10.

Cheers.