New trend of young, educated Thai women with farang husbands emerges: researcher

[rwdrwdrwd]

Many people all around the world are attracted to the exotic, pretty much every average looking human goes up a few notches in perceived attractiveness once they are transplanted to an area where their features are not commonplace.

Actually there is an interesting theory.

That the human genepool is so small and we all come from such a small group, estimated to have been only around 5000 strong, that we are programmed by mother nature to be attracted to those different from us in order to diversify the genepool as much as possible.

Have heard the same theory and it makes a lot of sense - also noticed that mixed race kids (whatever the mix) tend to look healthier than average, be taller than average, and appear (at least to my eyes) more attractive than average.

On the other side, when a limited gene pool is kept to, there can often be found illness and disability - for example the prevalence of haemophilia among European royals.

This references one of the studies, but there are others - http://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/may/24/genes-human-attraction

Edited July 28, 2015 by rwdrwdrwd

[Morakot]

the social stigma attached to ‘mia farang’, Thai women marrying white men.

[rwdrwdrwd]

You can tell he's going for his visa extension because he has the posh bum bag on.

[Colabamumbai]

This is a surprising trend, since only a few months ago it was in the news that more middle class Thai women are remaining single.

[harrycallahan]

There's the other side: educated white women are just too damn good to marry Mr Average.

[fishbrando]

Look up the term "hypergamy" for the reasons behind this trend.

Sadly, these young women who are only interested in white men are sending a clear message to their fathers, brothers, and other Thai male friends and relatives: "Asian men are second-class and not good enough for me." If the end up having children (who will be half Asian), they might end up sending the same message to them.

[Lupatria]

Good news! So now it's not sick buffaloes, school uniforms and new pickups anymore, they switched to pedicure for Persian cats, Gucci shoes and Lexus SUV's.

[SoiBiker]

So true , these are the real Thai women , young with education. Not the poor Isaan women that old handsom (rich) men marry

They look for young white men , with education . So this article would not match 90% of the Thaivisa members.

Young and educated. I wonder where those guys post? Why would they come to Thailand?

Because Thailand isn't just a sex playground for old farts.

I know a number of couples who fit the description in the article. They don't hang out in the bar ghettos though, so I wouldn't expect many here to recognise them.

[dageurreotype]

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Actually there is an interesting theory.

That the human genepool is so small and we all come from such a small group, estimated to have been only around 5000 strong, that we are programmed by mother nature to be attracted to those different from us in order to diversify the genepool as much as possible.

Wrong. I believe it was once, possibly still is, Canadian policy whereby potential jurors who have similar facial characteristics to a defendant/plaintiff are summarily dismissed from service as it has been found we are more likely to sympathise with those, of either sex, who look like us. I know that, looking back, all of those I'd been involved with were very similar to me, physically as well as mentally, of any race.

I'm reminded of John Cleese's line on being told 'well, opposites attract' saying 'Ah, the clarion call of the truly desperate'

However, I do go along with Nature's diversifying the gene pool in that daughters very often take on the physical characteristics of their fathers and sons, their mothers.

BTW You're right about humans being closely connected in general. There are twenty different blood types in dogs, only four in humans.

Edited July 28, 2015 by dageurreotype

[marcusd]

What a load of rubbish. it is still because FRARANG WHITE MEN are better and have better pension plans. Nothing more nothing less

[chrisinth]

Will the trend continue with the closing of bars close too uni's...

Just means they will have to drive or take a taxi for 301 meters.......................

Notice i didn't say walk, lets keep some modern traditions intact, eh........................

[overherebc]

the social stigma attached to mia farang, Thai women marrying white men.

Retiring with Dignity.

Well she told me thats what her name was !!!

[marcusd]

I currently have three on the go. One has a masters, two have BA's, from decent international programs. To be honest, it's strange to see Western men shack up with partners educated to the level of a Western 10 yr old and communicate using toddler-talk.

But then, the World is strange.

Whilst i am happy for you, the Thai education system is only apparently recognized in Thailand and other countries where education is of no importance.

Have you noticed that anyone with a Thai Doctorate cannot use it elsewhere?

Doctors here must do another 3 - 4 year in WESTERN COUNTRIES such as US England and Australia / New Zealand.

BA? Is that Bull s..t Artists? i think so because I would not give a damn employing with a Thia uni degree as they are too easily obtained with too little real effort... EXPERIENCED already unfortunately

[Guest]

Wow. So all those posters with young, university educated wives who never ask for money for their family are real after all

In a word: "Yes"

[NextStationBangkok]

Economical benefit is good for farang men, only if they married to immigration official's daughter. Otherwise everything expensive here, except the beer!

[SoiBiker]

I'm guessing there's less stigma if you marry an attractive man your own age, who has a decent job, speaks Thai, and treats you and those around you with respect.

[Josh88]

Wow. So all those posters with young, university educated wives who never ask for money for their family are real after all

The fact that you find the notion that those people do exist impossible to believe is really quite sad. Honestly, there's some of the most bitter people I've ever come across on this forum.

[nontabury]

So true , these are the real Thai women , young with education. Not the poor Isaan women that old handsom (rich) men marry

They look for young white men , with education . So this article would not match 90% of the Thaivisa members.

Young and educated. I wonder where those guys post? Why would they come to Thailand?

Because Thailand isn't just a sex playground for old farts.

I know a number of couples who fit the description in the article. They don't hang out in the bar ghettos though, so I wouldn't expect many here to recognise them.

I also know of at least two couples who match this description, both ladies from middle class families,university educated "oh"

I nearly forgot to mention they sometimes also worked, mostly nights, mainly for different escort agencies,big money,

Surprisingly their Farang husbands know nothing about their previous employment.

[seajae]

strangely enough I always thought loving each other was the prime requisite for marrying someone, nationality, skin colour etc has bugger all to do with it. Admittedly their are some females that will marry for money or security but the reason many are looking at farangs according to my wife and her friends is that they do not want thai husbands as they are far and few between the good ones, they drink too much, are butterflies, have no respect for women in general and treat them badly, pretty basic stuff really. Seems to me the parents that bring their sons up as always the most important, number one person are doing a great disservice to thai society as women want equality with their partners, not to be their servants. Maybe if thai men started to show some respect to females as well as improved their attitudes it might change as most western men are taught this by their parents/families/schooling, we are taught responsibility and to take care of out wife and family, something many thai men disregard totally.

[BirdsandBooze]

the social stigma attached to mia farang, Thai women marrying white men.

Can she understand his Scottish accent?

[TimmyT]

"....most of these (Thai) women do not possess the appearance which is valued by Thai men..........."

errm........no, most of these (Thai) women are sophisticated and discerning enough to see a Thai man as second best!

aha.. keep lying to yourself if it makes you happy

lol

[recycler]

Another example of the level of scientific research and university education in Thailand that this kind of pseudo scientific blabber is taken seriously by anybody!

[Jeffrey346]

Wow. So all those posters with young, university educated wives who never ask for money for their family are real after all

Forget the posters. My young educated [Masters and now going for her law degree] wife rarely asks for money. Everyday, when she leaves for work I need to ask her if she has money. Her typical response I have or need money for lunch. If I need anything I will call you.

[SoiBiker]

So true , these are the real Thai women , young with education. Not the poor Isaan women that old handsom (rich) men marry

They look for young white men , with education . So this article would not match 90% of the Thaivisa members.

Young and educated. I wonder where those guys post? Why would they come to Thailand?

Because Thailand isn't just a sex playground for old farts.

I know a number of couples who fit the description in the article. They don't hang out in the bar ghettos though, so I wouldn't expect many here to recognise them.

I also know of at least two couples who match this description, both ladies from middle class families,university educated "oh"

I nearly forgot to mention they sometimes also worked, mostly nights, mainly for different escort agencies,big money,

Surprisingly their Farang husbands know nothing about their previous employment.

They don't sound much like the people I'm talking about.

But hey, you guys always know better.

[SABloke]

"There are currently three reasons according to the research study for Thai women having love affairs with white guys."

Ummm....what about a 4th reason: Some people fall in love The do so without care or calculation. I know...preposterous right?

This "researcher" tries to show that she is sincere by detailing the plight of these Thai women fighting stereotypes, but then she proceeds to create 3 stereotypes of her own.

[terminatorchiangmai]

Wow. So all those posters with young, university educated wives who never ask for money for their family are real after all

Yes they are !

i have one.

[MaeJoMTB]

what is more bigoted, the researchers obvious bias or the comments here?

survey conclusion

it dont matter how much she loves you

to us, you will always be the farang

[Monkeyrobot]

Maybe it because so many Thai men are a*holes ?

And farang men are all perfect?

Canopus and I am perfect , we don't care about the rest of you <deleted>.

[lostmebike]

I`m quite sure Suradit69 could confirm everything.

[glasswort]

" Before I conducted this research, I thought that Thai women marry white men from economic necessity, but after I studied the situation, I changed my mind, said Supichaya, who studied the trend through match-making websites, targeting Thai women and white men. "

I hope her research included more than the above. Perhaps it was but was not reported in this article - quite possible with the very poor state of Thai reporting and journalism.

If it didn't include one on one interviews and focus group interviews and cross group discussions then by most university standards it wouldn't pass.

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As a different angle, within the last 5 years or so i've had maybe 10 to 15 Thai female MBA students ask me how they could meet nice farang men, their own age. In most cases going to bars etc., not within their scope of activities at all.

In 99% of these cases the Thai ladies speak advanced English, very pleasant, like to discuss more wordly things, pretty much open to listen and learn, want to politely express their own thoughts. Not the 'up to you' approach.

At one of my Unis here in Bangkok there are currently 2 young Thai men, MBA students, seriously dating female MBA exchange students from Europe (one from Germany, one from England). Money is not a drawcard in either direction. Both of the Thai men come from comfortable, not rich, families and have good employment

In the last 5 years I've been to 2 such weddings. In both cases Thai lady and western man.

In most of the above cases the Thai parents are initially concerned but after a few meetings with the foreign partner they are quite happy. In one case of marriage the Thai parents and the western parents have become close friends and now visit each other about twice per year.

One paragraph refers to Thai men dating students from Germany and England. The next paragraph refers to Thai ladies marrying western men. What are you trying to say?