A good experience at a Thai funeral,

[Pagan7]

I have seen many posts on TV regarding western men being ripped off by TGF and or family. I would like to relate my recent experience. This may balance the books somewhat. We, my TGF (of 15 months) and I were planning on buying a house next year and I would move from Australia to live out the rest of our lives in Thailand. Unfortunately she got sick with pneumonia and subsequent complications and died 12 days ago. I had been back several times to see her and each time left in the belief that she was getting better. I got a phone call to say something bad happening in Thailand she would die soon, I was devastated and sure enough an hour later another call to say she had gone.

The family strongly wanted me to go to the funeral rites. I was unsure but decided to go, very glad I did. The family could not have done more for me I was treated like a cherished and loved older relative. I am 65 , my beloved was 54. There was never a hint of she your girlfriend you pay for funeral. I only had to look like I wanted to sit down and a chair would instantly appear, constantly offered food. One day after the cremation we went to a river for a swim with my GF' 40 year old niece and assorted members of the family. I happened to slip on some rocks, no damage done. But when we got back the sister of my GF gave the niece a hard time, " why you not take him etc etc".

I left and returned to Australia very comforted by their kindness and it seems I really do now have a Thai family, I can go there any time.

[Thongkorn]

Nice experience, Not all Thai people are bad,

[n210mp]

First of all let me offer you my most sincere condolences on your loss.

Personally when I read posts on TVF (not so often) such as your it makes me think just that little bit more of how lucky I am in my relationship and how lucky you were, in even for a little while having such a loving relationship.

Having outlived most of my previous family including wife and child I offer my thanks to my God on a daily basis for the loving wife and the family that now considers me as a very well loved member.

Good luck in your life and thanks for a nice post

Regards

Harvey

[steven100]

Sorry to hear that your GF passed away, remember and cherish the fun & good times you encountered together. That is what will keep you going.

Nice that the family looked after you at the funeral also.

[DLock]

Mate, I'm really sorry to hear on the passing of your girl friend.

It must have been very difficult for you not being there when she passed.

I'm glad the funeral was a positive experience for you and I wish you all the best for the future.

Take care.

[Brit_Doggie]

My deepest sympathy to you my friend but also a heartwarming story regarding the loved one's family kindness.

[Thongkorn]

Nice experience, Not all Thai people are bad,

Sorry to hear of your Loss, I meant not all Thai are bad, It was caring of them to think of you,

[NickJ]

Sad story. .....I agree that there are some very good people here. Its just sad that so many people, myself included have grown to expect a scam or to be taken advantage of. Nice when it doesnt happen

Hope your doing well.

[dotpoom]

My condolences and so sorry for your loss.

[SteveH]

Condolences but glad to hear the funeral was a positive experience for you it will help you grieve.

[Jip99]

Condolences on your loss and thank you for sharing your story.

[NoshowJones]

Nice experience, Not all Thai people are bad,

Not many of them are in my experience.

[zeichen]

"Nice experience"

His girl friend died so I don't think that you can call that a nice experience.

Sorry for your loss and am glad that you were treated well during your time of grief.

[Saan]

Nice experience, Not all Thai people are bad,

Most Thai people are very decent human beings. Just like anywhere else.

[Saan]

Hopefully there is still a happy life ahead for you in Thailand when you have finished grieving.

[1FinickyOne]

Sorry for your loss - and thanks for sharing a story of a decent family. It surely speaks well for you too. Surely you earned their trust and respect during the time with your wife.

[Gracas]

Very sorry for your loss. It sounds like the two of you made a great couple, sad that it came to an end so soon.

Stay in touch with the family, sounds like a very nice family.

[Aussieroaming]

Sorry about your loss mate....hopefully you will gain strength from the other members of the Thai family that you are now part of

[Benmart]

Thank you for sharing a touching, personal story.

I believe most people are good and your story reinforces that belief.

[weegee]

My thoughts are with you like others here...all the best...Nice to hear you were well taken care of by the Family.

[Star Dust]

Sorry for your loss.

And thanks for sharing your experience of being Welcome and well looked after in Thailand.

[BusyB]

My condolences and thank you for sharing your story.

[Bignose]

Condolences to you for your very untimely loss, although the whole experience is a tragedy for you the treatment you received must have been heart warming and reassuring, easy to see why you're girlfriend was so special coming from a family like that.

It may not be much consolation to you but most people go through life and never experience a relationship like you and your partner had, cherish the memories my friend as they are the reason we are here.

Thank you for sharing this with us and all the very best for the future...

[MauiSteveBKK]

Blessings and Best Wishes to You!!

May God continue to comfort you and guide you in the future.

Remember her each moment ... and treasure her dearly.

She will be with you now .. each step of your remaining life.

I prefer Thailand far more than USA.

My Thai wife and I are back on Maui for a few months, yet I miss

my wife's family in Tha Bo (Nong Khai) as they love me and treat me with

respect.

Bless you always.

steve

[catman20]

sorry for your loss but not sure why you would want to share this with everyone ?????????

[ALFREDO]

sorry for your loss but not sure why you would want to share this with everyone ?????????

OP - wrote

"I have seen many posts on TV regarding western men being ripped off by TGF

and or family.

I would like to relate my recent experience. This may balance the books somewhat."

If you would have read that, you had no reason to post.

Thai Visa com should be also a bit of a extended family,

brought together by our interest for the Thai country and often their female inhabitants.

So its full ok to share our thoughts and experiences in that big Thai Visa family.

Seems you see it differently and want not to be part or that "family".

[Pagan7]

Hi All

Thanks for your many kind words and thoughts. I definitely intend keeping in touch with my new Thai family.

Cheers

David

[ThaiPauly]

I am sorry to hear this news.

My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.

[Bignose]

sorry for your loss but not sure why you would want to share this with everyone ?????????

This is a decent forum for airing views, experiences and thoughts, like most other sites it has more than it's fair share of cynical, depressing and sometimes borderline racist contributions.

There are many contributors who have forgotten their life in this fantastic country is a privilege and not a right.

The original contribution was at the other end of the scale. it was refreshing and uplifting. Yes there was tragedy for the OP which we all sympathize with, but at least they had each other even if it was for a short period.

Like many others I am glad he took the time to share this with us, I hope this is cathartic for him and helps with his grieving, it was a wonderful break from the other childish and unfunny contributions we see all too often.

Once again my condolences too you...

[Pormax]

sorry for your loss but not sure why you would want to share this with everyone ?????????

Well I am thankfull that you did share with Thavisa. There are far to many cynical, negative things on the forum regarding the Thais and their ways.

It seems many of Thai Visa members do not or will not try and understand the ways of a third world country.

There are many good Thais yet we rarely hear about them.

Good news is No news or so it seems.

My condollences to you and your GF's family.