MAJIC Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) We haven't had a Poll for a long while,so I thought there may be some interest,in this Topic. The Poll does not record your user name. I'm expecting a result of most of our wives and partners do gamble,especially Card schools,but I could be wrong on this. Edited October 31, 2013 by MAJIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted October 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2013 She took a gamble when she first met me. She took a larger gamble when she gave up her job of 12 years with an International Firm to come and stay in my country for an extended period. We are both winners ... So I'll click yes ... she's gambler ... not often ... she picks her bets wisely. I'll get my coat ... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeverSure Posted October 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) I would find the results more telling if the question was "a serious gambling problem" as opposed to "regularly" (weekly?) buying an inexpensive lottery ticket for little money. Edited October 31, 2013 by NeverSure 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbins Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 she bets a few hundred baht a week with her two best friends. Playing thai dummy, never could understand the game or the stimulas. they enjoy it and they are happy. So no harm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I would find the results more telling if the question was "a serious gambling problem" as opposed to "regularly" (weekly?) buying an inexpensive lottery ticket for little money. I get your point,but as the OP I can't answer that particular point,which could be construed as influencing the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I would find the results more telling if the question was "a serious gambling problem" as opposed to "regularly" (weekly?) buying an inexpensive lottery ticket for little money. I get your point,but as the OP I can't answer that particular point,which could be construed as influencing the result. If the editfunction is still working, rephrase it to make it more specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I would find the results more telling if the question was "a serious gambling problem" as opposed to "regularly" (weekly?) buying an inexpensive lottery ticket for little money. I get your point,but as the OP I can't answer that particular point,which could be construed as influencing the result. If the editfunction is still working, rephrase it to make it more specific. too late as it would negate the prior votes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Nup, stuff that. I would not have married a gambler. Bad news right there. She does however buy the occasional lotto ticket which so do I. As for cards and any other, no way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post krisb Posted October 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2013 Regular or weekly gambling is reasonably heavy imo. Also playing cards and loosing a few hundred baht a week is also up there. Say she looses 250 baht a week, that's 1000 a month. Things start to add up, or am I just being a tight arse? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Morden Posted October 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thankfully, my wife has never gambled. However, I know several expat. husbands who have gambling wives. In some cases, their wives have lost several million baht but they still cannot see that it's a disease and the problem will recur after every bail out. Other husbands are blissfully unaware that the property they have paid for is in hock. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Neeranam Posted November 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thankfully, my wife has never gambled. However, I know several expat. husbands who have gambling wives. In some cases, their wives have lost several million baht but they still cannot see that it's a disease and the problem will recur after every bail out. Other husbands are blissfully unaware that the property they have paid for is in hock. Gambling is not a disease same as say drinking alcohol is not a disease. Alcoholism is a disease as is some people gambling addiction. My wife gambles - loves the casino. She plays the lottery regularly. I gamble for a living(not in Thailand)and go to the horse racing in Khon Kaen,Korat, Bangkok. It is not a problem, in fact the opposite, it pays the bills and our new house. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted November 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Neeranam....Sorry but Gambling is an addiction ! Its a well known and publicised documented fact. I dont gamble and neither does the wife, if she had or had I known about it I wouldnt be with her. Gambling out of control ruins lives just like any other addiction. Having said that, each to his own, if thats what you want to do with your life and your money thats your choice. We used to have a house opposite ours a few years ago, always loads of motircycles and cars outside, people coming and going all hours, I asked the wife what was so popular, she said "casino", the best part is it was owned and run by a Policeman !! Big money changed hands there including cars and motorcycles apparently. Edited November 1, 2013 by CharlieH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thankfully, my wife has never gambled. However, I know several expat. husbands who have gambling wives. In some cases, their wives have lost several million baht but they still cannot see that it's a disease and the problem will recur after every bail out. Other husbands are blissfully unaware that the property they have paid for is in hock. Gambling is not a disease same as say drinking alcohol is not a disease. Alcoholism is a disease as is some people gambling addiction. My wife gambles - loves the casino. She plays the lottery regularly. I gamble for a living(not in Thailand)and go to the horse racing in Khon Kaen,Korat, Bangkok. It is not a problem, in fact the opposite, it pays the bills and our new house. Yes, I suppose I meant gambling as a disease. I see examples where homes, land and vehicles have been lost to creditors and family responsibilities are being neglected but still they carry on. They seem not to consider how they will pay back their loans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Better to donate that money to the Temple than to gamble it on the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifftastic Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I clicked 'never' but my wife does buy lottery tickets and we will chuck ฿50 in the local 'huay dtai din' from time to time. She doesn't play cards. Ok she did once, she lost everything she had, completely wiped out almost ฿20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Thankfully, my wife has never gambled. However, I know several expat. husbands who have gambling wives. In some cases, their wives have lost several million baht but they still cannot see that it's a disease and the problem will recur after every bail out. Other husbands are blissfully unaware that the property they have paid for is in hock. Gambling is not a disease same as say drinking alcohol is not a disease. Alcoholism is a disease as is some people gambling addiction. My wife gambles - loves the casino. She plays the lottery regularly. I gamble for a living(not in Thailand)and go to the horse racing in Khon Kaen,Korat, Bangkok. It is not a problem, in fact the opposite, it pays the bills and our new house. yep! Edited November 1, 2013 by AYJAYDEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddWeston Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I also clicked no but the occasional 50 million dollar lottery ticket tax free back home would even tempt God. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Neeranam....Sorry but Gambling is an addiction ! Its a well known and publicised documented fact. I dont gamble and neither does the wife, if she had or had I known about it I wouldnt be with her. Gambling out of control ruins lives just like any other addiction. Having said that, each to his own, if thats what you want to do with your life and your money thats your choice. We used to have a house opposite ours a few years ago, always loads of motircycles and cars outside, people coming and going all hours, I asked the wife what was so popular, she said "casino", the best part is it was owned and run by a Policeman !! Big money changed hands there including cars and motorcycles apparently. Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 For most things I have something in the Archives ... On this occasion ... all a bit of relatively harmless fun ... but we all know it get carried away with, when people bet next weeks rent/car payment. This was after a Family gathering ... no-one got carried away. 20 Baht a hand ... went for maybe an hour ... winners and losers. I was invited to play but, without knowing the Rules ... I declined. Anyone know this game? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I also clicked no but the occasional 50 million dollar lottery ticket tax free back home would even tempt God. Do I gamble ... occasionally ... There is a 22 Million LOTTO Draw in Australia this Saturday. I'll invest $12 in a ticket. Anyone want to give me 6 numbers between 1 - 45 ? Oh ... I also own shares in the company that is under licence to run the Lotto ... So I can afford to invest a few dollars now and again. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffacakes1 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Gambling, alcoholism, obesity are not diseases they are choices. The 'disease' concept is simply a convenient excuse for people who can't face up to their own addictions or lack of self control. Seems unfair to those people suffering from serious diseases to refer to it as such, particularly if said condition was in no way self-inflicted. My Wife has been known to gamble down at he cock fighting stadium but that's all just part of the fun. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieinthailand Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 NO'P not even the lotto, for me, well back in OZ I would occasionally have a $10 bet on the Melbourne cup and that's it, here no also, just have no interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 If she did I would not be with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikoman Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 No she does not, We (her and I) buy lottery tickets, with which we have won many times, not more than 10,000 Baht on our biggest winning tickets. We play at the annual Temple fair, but we also donate items for the prizes! Too me that is not considered to have a gambling habit, so no! Cheers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Gambling is not a disease. It's an habitual addiction. They will go back and even if they win, they will continue until it's all gone. Like all addicts. No casinoes in Thailand is to be respected imo. Neereman, please don't take offense to my post, it is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JSPS Posted November 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 Having been married to a Thai for over 40 year and being around them even longer; I have to question the results of this poll. Right now it is showing 71% - never? In my experience the top three passtimes for Thai people are gambling, eating and sex. Those vary in importance depending on the time of day and the age of the people. But those three are always the top. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted November 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 In my experience the top three passtimes for Thai people are gambling, eating and sex. ... Mine is a casual observation ... but I would have thought that 'sleeping' would have made the top three ... ... 40 years experience and all that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jbrain Posted November 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thankfully, my wife has never gambled. However, I know several expat. husbands who have gambling wives. In some cases, their wives have lost several million baht but they still cannot see that it's a disease and the problem will recur after every bail out. Other husbands are blissfully unaware that the property they have paid for is in hock. Gambling is not a disease same as say drinking alcohol is not a disease. Alcoholism is a disease as is some people gambling addiction. My wife gambles - loves the casino. She plays the lottery regularly. I gamble for a living(not in Thailand)and go to the horse racing in Khon Kaen,Korat, Bangkok. It is not a problem, in fact the opposite, it pays the bills and our new house. It seems that all members on his forum that ever post that they poker players, horse race gamblers or casino players are always big winners. I wonder where the losers stay. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 OK, let's get the terms correct. According to Wiki it's a pathological disorder: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_gambling When does gambling for THB20 with the family become a problem? When an illegal 'casino' opens up in the area. The experiences of others convince me that I would have nothing to do with a woman who gambled in local homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) The ex gf did........not sure what she does now after I gave her the boot and our 2 teenage daughters stopped answering her phone calls. Ha ha. Spending 100 baht a week on the lottery not so bad, more than that kickem out. Edited November 1, 2013 by rotary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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