The single life suits Bangkok women

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok has the highest proportion of single women in the country, a report by the National Statistical Office (NSO) revealed yesterday.

The report on women's reproductive condition showed that, of 18.7 million females aged from 15 to 49, 65.1 per cent were married, 28.5 per cent single and 6.4 per cent widows, divorcees or separated.

Some 12.6 million women, or 67 per cent, lived outside municipalities. The number of single women in municipal areas was 6.4 per cent higher than those living outside.

Bangkok topped the list for single women at 41.8 per cent, while the central and northern regions had the highest amount of widows, divorcees or separated woman, the report said.

Of the married, 78.8 per cent said they did not seek any advice regarding family planning before marriage.

The NSO also surveyed Thai males and females aged from 45 to 59 about their health care and found 59.8 per cent had an annual check-up.

About 29 per cent overall said they had a check-up every year, while 40.2 per cent said they did not. Women were also found to be more health-conscious than men.

--The Nation 2006-08-16

Should we wonder why?

Should we wonder why?

41.8 % single women in BKK ?? seems a little low to me .. i don't think i ever met a thai woman in bkk who wasn't single

however theres all those falangs who claim to have thai gf's .. the numbers just dont add up !!!

You might want to check where you are meeting all the single women! Some of them just may not be the marrying kind.

You might want to check where you are meeting all the single women! Some of them just may not be the marrying kind.

:D