How much is enough for the wife's monthly allowance?

[zierf1]

I send my Thai wife about 15k baht a month. Is this enough? She always spends it quickly and always needs more for something such as for her family back home. I don't want to be a lousy provider but I'm also not made out of money. How much is enough? FYI, she was never a bar girl if that's what you're thinking. Just a normal Thai lady.

[Bluetongue]

Given we don't know that much about you and your wife's situation we are probably going to get a range of replies here. Broadly speaking, in a lot of cases, generally, however much you send she can spend. Spending is not based on need or budget it is based on want. Many poor people here get by on a lot less than what you send which is much more than a low paid worker. Tell her to get a job.

[Aussieroaming]

Is she working?

My wife earns about 40 000/month, some of which she gives to her parents and sister.

Maybe sit down with your wife and ask her to set out a budget? Don't assume she's blowing it, but help her set up a way that you can both account for it.

I know that mine is very careful with money as we buy and sell a lot of stocks, which she manages. She also keeps receipts of all transactions so that we know what we spend on.

Essentially we manage a budget together.

[Somsrisonphimai]

OMG! Have you seen how much things cost in Thailand? The rent, the food, the beauty products, the night out with a friend, the transportation, the family needs, etc. 15,000 baht wont cut it, she needs at least 45,000baht to get by per month.

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[krisb]

Wish someone would pay me to sit home

And then send more to my family so they can sit home as well

[inzman]

How long is a piece of string?

[NoshowJones]

We do not know enough about the OPs position here, is he separated from his wife? If so, does he want to be with his wife? Is it the case that he does not want to be with his wife? Or maybe he does and he wants to look after her hoping she will come back so he keeps sending her money.

Is he working away from home with the wifes blessing? Did they talk about the finances between them before he left? In any case. 15.000 Baht per month is enough to keep her. He is not responsible for the wifes mother, that is her responsibility along with any brothers or sisters he may have.

I think to give the OP any help or advice, he will need to tell us more.

[uptheos]

Wish someone would pay me to sit home

And then send more to my family so they can sit home as well

Love it!

[FiftyTwo]

Assuming 500bht a time, 30x in a month = 15k

Yep, seems enough for me, but if you weren't paying just one girl, a bit of variety might be more fun.

[zierf1]

We do not know enough about the OPs position here, is he separated from his wife? If so, does he want to be with his wife? Is it the case that he does not want to be with his wife? Or maybe he does and he wants to look after her hoping she will come back so he keeps sending her money.

Is he working away from home with the wifes blessing? Did they talk about the finances between them before he left? In any case. 15.000 Baht per month is enough to keep her. He is not responsible for the wifes mother, that is her responsibility along with any brothers or sisters he may have.

I think to give the OP any help or advice, he will need to tell us more.

We're not separated. We're married. I'm just sending money to her while I'm away. I currently work for a living and hope to move to Thailand permanently in the future though.

I was hoping 15k a month would keep her happy but I don't know if it's enough. She says I at least *partially* support her whole family? I have no idea how an entire family could survive on that small amount I sent her. Seemed like a joke to me.

[Khon Thai Ben Khon Dee]

Wish someone would pay me to sit home

And then send more to my family so they can sit home as well

You've hit the Thai national retirement age of 40 then?

[Khon Thai Ben Khon Dee]

FYI, she was never a bar girl if that's what you're thinking. Just a normal Thai lady.

What was her job and salary before you rode in on your handsome white shining stallion?

[sunny and hot]

300 baht is amount set for child support payments for Thai men. Make your own conclusions.

[magnbol]

It's quite enough. When I was in my home country, a couple of years ago, I'd send 10.000 a month. Today 15k isnt that much but quite enough to get by on. If she really needs more then she would have to get a job.

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[uptheos]

It's quite enough. When I was in my home country, a couple of years ago, I'd send 10.000 a month. Today 15k isnt that much but quite enough to get by on. If she really needs more then she would have to get a job.

Quite right, where does she think she lives, on Benefit Street?

[Khon Thai Ben Khon Dee]

Never really understood the whole salaried wife thing.

Stop paying and she's gone, yeah, sounds like real love.

[CharlieH]

My Thai sister in law and her husband's joint monthly income is 25k, they have a house, car and 1 child as an example.

An awful lot depends WHERE she is living, if she is running with a Hi-So wannabe pack in Bangkok, then 100k wouldnt cut it,

If she is running with other hookers and partying in Phuket or Pattaya, then no 50k wouldnt cut it, but may make her cut down on clients a little.

If she is a normal girl from a typical Thai town or village, she is taking the piss !

My opinion, no matter what the circumstances, you shouldnt be paying her ANYTHING, she wouldnt have it if you werent there, unless she's on her back, so why should she get it for sod all from you ? Wake up man !

[magnbol]

Never really understood the whole salaried wife thing.

Stop paying and she's gone, yeah, sounds like real love.

Totally know where you coming from but let's not assume that his wife is a gold digger before op says so.

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[Banzai99]

I give 75,000 per month, I wanted her to give up work so I pay her instead.

She gave me a good deal, considering what she used to earn being the number one superstar in Baby GoGo, she has taken a cut in pay.

[NoshowJones]

We do not know enough about the OPs position here, is he separated from his wife? If so, does he want to be with his wife? Is it the case that he does not want to be with his wife? Or maybe he does and he wants to look after her hoping she will come back so he keeps sending her money.

Is he working away from home with the wifes blessing? Did they talk about the finances between them before he left? In any case. 15.000 Baht per month is enough to keep her. He is not responsible for the wifes mother, that is her responsibility along with any brothers or sisters he may have.

I think to give the OP any help or advice, he will need to tell us more.

We're not separated. We're married. I'm just sending money to her while I'm away. I currently work for a living and hope to move to Thailand permanently in the future though.

I was hoping 15k a month would keep her happy but I don't know if it's enough. She says I at least *partially* support her whole family? I have no idea how an entire family could survive on that small amount I sent her. Seemed like a joke to me.

I will give you my opinion, I am taking into consideration your financial situation, and I assume your wife is not working. I assume you agreed to partially support her whole family, I think that was a big mistake, all you can do is try and work out how much you can afford to send her, and if 15000 Baht per month is all you can afford, then you have to tell her.

You also have to ask yourself how her and her whole family managed financially before she met you? I wish you all the best in solving this.

[magnbol]

I send my Thai wife about 15k baht a month. Is this enough? She always spends it quickly and always needs more for something such as for her family back home. I don't want to be a lousy provider but I'm also not made out of money. How much is enough? FYI, she was never a bar girl if that's what you're thinking. Just a normal Thai lady.

If the problem is that she's out of money after two weeks in to the month then try to send maybe 10.000 first time and 5.000 after the second half of the month. May be that she's new to handle a budget. This choice is if you have a good way, cheap, of transfer money.

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[i claudius]

The only advice i can give is tell her TO GO OUT TO WORK ,just like millions of other Thai women ,my wife was working when i met her and now 20 years later she works from home ,but just to give you an idea ,our son is in uni and rents a room we give him about13k a month and lives ok ,

[magnbol]

I give 75,000 per month, I wanted her to give up work so I pay her instead.

She gave me a good deal, considering what she used to earn being the number one superstar in Baby GoGo, she has taken a cut in pay.

I tried that with an x gf from Thailand. Though I was smart AND caring! Turns out that she's gets a double income! :'( well one learns from one's mistake and now im married to a uni graduate with her own income. :-D

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[bender92]

How much do the other 'husbands' send her? 15K seems fair.

[pinkpanther99]

Op, if you've got the cash, you give her whatever you think is acceptable

If you don't mind paying for every brother, sister, and 2nd cousin in the family, you go right ahead.

If she has a problem with how much you send her then sorry to say it, she might not be the girl for you

[David48]

OMG! Have you seen how much things cost in Thailand? The rent, the food, the beauty products, the night out with a friend, the transportation, the family needs, etc. 15,000 baht wont cut it, she needs at least 45,000baht to get by per month.

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[Rimmer]

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[David48]

I give 75,000 per month, I wanted her to give up work so I pay her instead.

She gave me a good deal, considering what she used to earn being the number one superstar in Baby GoGo, she has taken a cut in pay.

Thank you for sharing ...

You can take your hand off it now.

[chrisinth]

Assuming this isn't a troll post.......................

As has been stated by other posters, for you to get any valuable answers it would be good to know, in no particular order the following:

1. Where in Thailand does she live?

2. Do you have your own house or are you renting?

3. Does your wife work?

4. Does she own a car, does she own a motorbike?

5. Does she have any children?

Once the guys have answers to the above, then the answers should be clearer..................

[David48]

For a Thai perspective ... an recommendation of Bt5,000 per month when there is a child involved.

Bt15,000 is WAY OVER THE TOP ... just a thought and a Thai perspective.

Though, we would need to see a photo of the both of you together to make a realistic suggestion.