Who didn't come here for the women?

[SoiBiker]

Are you gay?

I'm not sure my wife would like that, either.

I get the same question/accusation all the time here. I lived in Japan for about 15 years, and western men there would make the same accusations to me because I wasn't really interested in Japanese women. If you're into the Asian thing, then go for it. But it's weird to believe that there is just something so appealing about Japanese women and Thai women that only a homosexual wouldn't be interested.

All that said, I've dated Thai women, it's not like I'm against it. But as a heterosexual guy, Thai women don't have any special appeal for me.

It's odd, isn't it? It does seem that some just struggle with the concept that people can hold different opinions and preferences to them. Plus this is then exacerbated by a certain group mentality when they get together on a forum like this. As well as accusing people of being gay, they also like to make out that anyone with a different opinion must be lying and a secret user of Thai prostitutes. Weird.

[mrtoad]

It's a reasonable question, surely?

Most days this place seems like the farang husbands support group. I'm just curious as to whether that's really the case, or if the membership is more diverse than that.

A reasonable question for another forum maybe, so we have established your into Thai men rather than Thai ladies

More likely blow up dolls and various sphincters in the grindhouse.

It seems to be forgotten that some of us TV members are women and we didn't come here for anything sexual. Have some respect guys when you post on here as I'm sure you wouldn't have this conversation with a woman in earshot.

But the question is about coming here for Thai women. Maybe we should have a men's forum here.

[SoiBiker]

But the question is about coming here for Thai women. Maybe we should have a men's forum here.

What I was interested in was members who differ from the norm here. It's interesting to hear from a female poster, as sometimes this whole place seems like a 'men's forum'.

[Zumteufel]

I came here to work. That didn't stop me from getting ONE Thai gf (who I'm still with) though.

[frollywolly]

It seems to be forgotten that some of us TV members are women and we didn't come here for anything sexual. Have some respect guys when you post on here as I'm sure you wouldn't have this conversation with a woman in earshot.

It is forgotten all too often.

[mrtoad]

Week SB, it's a good job that people have diversity in what they like, otherwise everyone would be chasing after the same ones. If you want a female perspective post in the Ladies forum

[SoiBiker]

Week SB, it's a good job that people have diversity in what they like, otherwise everyone would be chasing after the same ones. If you want a female perspective post in the Ladies forum

And if this discussion is not to your taste, you're free to not read it or take part.

[TheKnave]

Suradit came for himself - and they seem very hsppy.

[mrtoad]

Week SB, it's a good job that people have diversity in what they like, otherwise everyone would be chasing after the same ones. If you want a female perspective post in the Ladies forum

And if this discussion is not to your taste, you're free to not read it or take part.

Were did I say it was not to my taste?

Getting a bit tetchy this morning aren't you?

I was suggesting as per you comment about this being make dominated, well there is the ladies forum as well

[The manic]

The first time I came on business in 1990 and lived here. Subsequent frequent visits, 4 times a year, from the MEENA region where I work have mainly been for the women and the night life. If it were not for Thai ladies I would not bother to come here. I only return to the UK for two weeks a year.

[Benmart]

The reasons people come here are most likely as diverse as the beautiful people of Thailand.

Live and Let Live.

[Alan653]

I came here for the bearded clam's, and not bearded one's,

and the "all you can eat buffet" at Na Na and Soi Cowboy.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Alan653

[BadBouy]

It's a reasonable question, surely?

Most days this place seems like the farang husbands support group. I'm just curious as to whether that's really the case, or if the membership is more diverse than that.

Maybe you should have posted this in the "gay" section.

I'm fairly sure some of them didn't come here for Thai women.

<deleted>

I think you may have misread it Bubba.

[ronz28]

Not me, I was ordered to Thailand from a cool assignment at Ft Hamilton, Brooklyn NY in 1968 where there were plenty of babes. However, I ended meeting my best friend there and we have been married for the last 44 years living in the US.

[Friendly Stranger]

They're all liars...

[Doc46]

Came here for 6 months of hot weather, cheap tropical fruit, change of pace, easy living, fitness and health, lose weight, regain vitality ect

Didnt take long to go into full blown yellow fever mode though

Is that same as the old Dick,fever

[stat088]

I came to Thailand for work. I was a single man for the first 6 years then met Mrs Stat(at work). Happily married 10 years this month. Two beautiful Thai/farang children.

[smotherb]

SoiBiker, I'll not cast aspersions, but I too did not come to Thailand for the women. I was living in the Philippines before I came here, and there are more available women there than here. In fact, Filipinas may be even hungrier than Thai women for a farang meal ticket. However, women from either country were not my reason for being here, there, or in Southeast Asia. My wife of 36 years and I were looking for a suitable retirement site and from our life-long expat travels, we both liked Thailand. I do like the cost of living, the weather, the food, the people, and the cultural differences from the Western world. I did not come here for the women, tourist traps, temples, or waterfalls, but they too are nice. I certainly did not come for the traffic, crime, or corruption--although, in comparison to the Philippines,Thai corruption is slight. I have absolutely no problem with immigration, but then I am old and have money. And, so far, I am pleased with martial law. So, unless even more horrific crimes and "accidents" occur, we will probably remain.

[neverdie]

SoiBiker, I'll not cast aspersions, but I too did not come to Thailand for the women. I was living in the Philippines before I came here, and there are more available women there than here. In fact, Filipinas may be even hungrier than Thai women for a farang meal ticket. However, women from either country were not my reason for being here, there, or in Southeast Asia. My wife of 36 years and I were looking for a suitable retirement site and from our life-long expat travels, we both liked Thailand. I do like the cost of living, the weather, the food, the people, and the cultural differences from the Western world. I did not come here for the women, tourist traps, temples, or waterfalls, but they too are nice. I certainly did not come for the traffic, crime, or corruption--although, in comparison to the Philippines,Thai corruption is slight. I have absolutely no problem with immigration, but then I am old and have money. And, so far, I am pleased with martial law. So, unless even more horrific crimes and "accidents" occur, we will probably remain.

Judging by your avatar, the accident has already happened.

[In Search of Space]

I thought I was coming to the mystical east

[The manic]

I came here for the bearded clam's, and not bearded one's,

and the "all you can eat buffet" at Na Na and Soi Cowboy.

The buffet at the Nana hotel has been cancelled.

[Mot Dang]

Just you I'm thinking

But seriously,

Came here to get away from women,

I don't have your willpower though, only lasted 4 hours then one nailed me.

Yep, me too. I came here in 1979 to get away from falang women, but fell in love with Thai women, all of them. But it did take me 3 years to find (subconsciously), the right one. But I can truly say back then the attitudes of Thai women/girls was very different.

[Wat dee]

The only reasons for me was girls and lots of em. I was 20 and loved it.

[seancbk]

It's a reasonable question, surely?

Most days this place seems like the farang husbands support group. I'm just curious as to whether that's really the case, or if the membership is more diverse than that.

I definitely didn't come for the women.

I arrived here just over 6 years ago from Hong Kong.

I was headhunted to take on an executive IT role for a one year contract (and yes then ended up staying)

I grew up in Hong Kong so never found Asian women to be particularly special (I'll agree that they can be hot).

I have zero interest in having a relationship with someone who's family are poor or someone who has never lived overseas, has a low level of education and is not Westernised.

Therefore, whilst I have tried a few relationships here, so far I've found it impossible to find a suitable girlfriend.

[KuhnPaen]

In order.

1. Women

2. Cheap (er) lifestyle

3. Food

4. Weather

5. Culture.

But yeah, the women. There are tropical locations around the world with beautiful women also, but Thailand seems to have a bit of everything.

[gyrosman]

Boy you are an &lt;deleted&gt;, what 1 week in here or only 25?

It's a reasonable question, surely?

Most days this place seems like the farang husbands support group. I'm just curious as to whether that's really the case, or if the membership is more diverse than that.

[gyrosman]

Well, why are you here for the boys?

[KuhnPaen]

It's a reasonable question, surely?

Most days this place seems like the farang husbands support group. I'm just curious as to whether that's really the case, or if the membership is more diverse than that.

Maybe you should have posted this in the "gay" section.

I'm fairly sure some of them didn't come here for Thai women.

<deleted>

Who said they were young?

You are calling all Thai women prostitutes?

You hope people catch HIV (and by connection, that the Thai prostitutes have it also)?

You work with only men? Do you have female coworkers that are prostitutes?

What kind of work do you do, besides handing out the Book of Mormon?

Wow. Thanks for outing yourself as a major douche to be avoided like the plague.

Edited November 25, 2014 by CharlieH

[smotherb]

Hands up if, like me, you've never been involved with a Thai lady during your time here.

That's not what your question in the thread title is

I didn't come here for the women. But I live here, so I am going to date Thai women, because the women here are Thai...

There are plenty of women here that aren't Thai, though.

Yes, there are plenty of non-Thai women here, but many are already married and most I have seen would not easily fit a feminine description. Barring being in a committed relationship, having some bigoted feelings toward Thais, being a woman-hater, or being homosexual, why would a normal heterosexual man not investigate a relationship with a Thai woman; especially if you lived here and liked it? How better to enjoy your stay here and acclimate to the culture?

However, for better or worse--pun intended--many Western men are totally fed-up with Western women. That may be the single most common reason for coming to Thailand for the women. Others may simply like the lower cost of recreational sex here than in the Western world. However, that is their business.

Your posts express this apparent amazement/quandary/disdain, whatever it is, that Western men do like Thai women. That seems more problematic than naive. Do you have some devious agenda which drives you?

[gyrosman]

Go ARMY

Not me, I was ordered to Thailand from a cool assignment at Ft Hamilton, Brooklyn NY in 1968 where there were plenty of babes. However, I ended meeting my best friend there and we have been married for the last 44 y!ears living in the US.