ttthailand Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 It's that time of year again to figure out what to get the wife or gf for Christmas. I normally buy one thing nice with a few small surprises. My X Thai gf gave me nothing but was upset that she did not get a new iPhone. Me me me me ... Hahaha... Noticed I said X gf. I have a new gf this year so maybe different .... Does your Thai wife or gf buy or give you a special gift for Christmas ? What did you get last year ? What did you give her ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fatfather Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thais have nothing in mind about Christmas, but about presents. So do not expect anything. Fatfather 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tywais Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 This is what she (wife) gave me last year. Quite unexpected and a major upgrade to my cheap plastic Casio digital watch I've had for years. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thais have nothing in mind about Christmas, but about presents. So do not expect anything. Fatfather you are correct, Christmas is not a Thai thing. It makes me laugh however that it is a one way street most of the time, they want to receive but not want to give...My new GF however got me a surprise birthday gift so maybe this year Santa (gf) will deliver a Christmas gift also... It really don't matter what it costs it is that she cared enough to give something that's important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DP25 Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 I received a santa hat last week, I don't expect anything more. I don't celebrate Christmas anymore so I don't mind. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Last year she bought me a shirt (medium size); the year before, a pen. She gets gold (1 baht). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sipi Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 l got a smile for XMas, which is a damn more than I ever got from my farang wife. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ttthailand Posted December 21, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho You can never go wrong with gold! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bernard Flint Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 We do not celebrate xmas, but she bought me a new car for new year. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claynlr Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 What is "1 Baht" gold? I have seen it on the forum..1 baht..2 baht...but never knew what it means. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AnotherOneAmerican Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 You give them gold or money. They give you nothing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 What is "1 Baht" gold? I have seen it on the forum..1 baht..2 baht...but never knew what it means. 1 baht gold is a little over 15 grams. Baht is just a way of measurement in Thailand.Gold is a good gift as they love it and they can exchange for almost what you paid any time they need to. It will always put a smile on their face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau thai Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 And I baht gold is about 18550baht to buy just now- a generous present maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I know what I am getting for Christmas, mine already told me, but, sadly not a topic for here. I can say I know I am delighted with it. Me? I have spent a little over 5000 Baht on her present. Equivalent of £100. Seems silly to me to pay more, but that is just me.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 What is "1 Baht" gold? I have seen it on the forum..1 baht..2 baht...but never knew what it means. Best you never learn, as you won't be able to plead ignorance as effectively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho Interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AnotherOneAmerican Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho Interesting. Why would anyone buy Buddhists Christmas gifts? Not their culture! Edited December 21, 2014 by AnotherOneAmerican 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho Interesting. Why would anyone buy Buddhists Christmas gifts? Not their culture! Because just as I celebrate Songkran and Loy Khratong with her, I want her to share in my cultural celebrations. It's called being in a relationship. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 You give them gold or money. They give you nothing. I got a pen and a shirt. I'll let you know what she gives me this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AnotherOneAmerican Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Because just as I celebrate Songkran and Loy Khratong with her, I want her to share in my cultural celebrations. It's called being in a relationship. Most foreigner/Thai relationships seem to be more of an employer/employee thing as far as I can see. Edited December 21, 2014 by AnotherOneAmerican 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho Interesting. Why would anyone buy Buddhists Christmas gifts? Not their culture! I am exempt from that. I am going out with a Christian :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I have to admit is is rare to get a Christmas present from a Thai and they do expect one from you. Less than a week later they also expect a New Years present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malt25 Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way. Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho Interesting. Why would anyone buy Buddhists Christmas gifts? Not their culture! Culture ! I'm not sure how this will turn out but here goes. I'm an Agnostic, so not being Christian I guess I shouldn't be thinking of Christmas & presents. But being a falang, it's kinda what gets done at this time of year.... I guess. I've been living with my g/f in a great little village near Sakon Nakhon for about 6 months now. Don't speak much Thai & the locals don't speak much, if any English, but we manage to communicate with lots of smiles & nods & sign language. I get invited to everything that's happening. Get food brought for me to try. G/f get asks where I am if I'm not out working in the garden by 9:00 in the morning. All in all I've been thoroughly accepted & befriended. So, last week I lashed out & bought a load of colored lights & put in a BIG tree in the Soi. Mainly for the kids, but surprised each night how many moms & dads come & look & say bu-t-ful, & give the thumbs up. Yesterday I went into SN & bought a heap of chocolates, lollies, biscuits, small toys & the like. Tomorrow the g/f & I will wrap ready to distribute to the local kids & a few neighbors on Christmas morning. I realize this is somewhat off the topic of gifts from Thai GF, but I think on topic re why "buy Buddhists Christmas gifts". So, I really don't think culture has much to do with it. It's more about an expression of gratitude for being accepted. The locals might be Buddhist but they do know & understand about Christmas & present giving. I expect nothing in return, they have given me their friendship & acceptance. So, that's why I "buy Buddhists Christmas gifts" Just sayin..... Cheers..... Mal. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sabaisabai1 Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 Because just as I celebrate Songkran and Loy Khratong with her, I want her to share in my cultural celebrations. It's called being in a relationship. Most foreigner/Thai relationships seem to be more of an employer/employee thing as far as I can see. What a downright miserable jackass!!!!! You must be such a joy to be around Christmas...oh, I'm sorry, not a problem as no one would invite you over. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I bought her a coat (1500 baht). She take it off for her bath, and that's about it. I've never seen amyone so happy. I get her smile every day, what more could a person want? Christmas is about giving, not receiving. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A1Str8 Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thais don't celebrate Christmas so i don't buy them anything. I don't give a flying fkkk about this religious misconception either but i always welcome gifts as i don't want to hurt others feelings. So far i have got two iPhones a few shirts, a pair of jeans, pair of sunglasses and a bracelet. I am humble though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thais don't celebrate Christmas so i don't buy them anything. I don't give a flying fkkk about this religious misconception either but i always welcome gifts as i don't want to hurt others feelings. So far i have got two iPhones a few shirts, a pair of jeans, pair of sunglasses and a bracelet. I am humble though. Thais don't celebrate Christmas? You might want to get yourself over to Ratchaprasong, you'll be surprised! Merry Christmas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 i got my one already on the 09.12.-3950g 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> This year I am thinking about 1 baht gold for her gift ... Together 8 months and everything so far is good so she has earned her way.Since we are going to visit her family for Christmas I spent another 5,000 baht of gifts for everyone, baskets, cookies, remote car, little girl hand bags and a small tree with lights. I guess I am Santa ... Ho ho ho Interesting. Why would anyone buy Buddhists Christmas gifts?Not their culture! Because just as I celebrate Songkran and Loy Khratong with her, I want her to share in my cultural celebrations. It's called being in a relationship. relationship that a new one 8 months honey moon period give it time ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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