Documentary film "My Thai Bride"

[penco]

Last night I watched a 45 minute long documentary called "My Thai Bride". It came out in 2012 and features the story of a UK man called Ted who meets and marries a bar girl called Tip. I found it interesting and also very sad. I wondered what others with experience of Thailand and relationships with Thais would think of it. The website about the documentary is here:

http://www.mythaibridefilm.com

You can find a link to a trailer on the site.

I sincerely hope that Ted is OK now.

[stoneyboy]

I believe it's already been discussed at some length on the forum in the past.

[penco]

I searched for it but couldn't find it.

[AlexRich]

I saw it a couple of years ago. I did wonder whether Ted was a real person or an actor?

[Bantex]

According to David Tucker, director of the film:

We have remained friends with Ted, Tip and Mint since the film was shot. I am happy to report that after a few very rough years, Ted is now leading a successful and single life in his native Wales.

[AlexRich]

Bantex

Yeah, I read that quote too. I must search the UK press to see if there was any follow up, I don't recall seeing any interview with Ted. If true, a cautionary tale.

[lostinisaan]

,snip>I sincerely hope that Ted is OK now. <snip>

Thanks for the good laugh.

[CharlieH]

Previous topic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554501-interesting-doco-my-thai-bride-where-can-i-see-it/

[lostinisaan]

According to David Tucker, director of the film:

We have remained friends with Ted, Tip and Mint since the film was shot. I am happy to report that after a few very rough years, Ted is now leading a successful and single life in his native Wales.

And maybe he's got a handsome boyfriend now.

Such an experience with Tips and Tricks can be indeed very dangerous. Rough years watching your gf/ wife going through your friends can be strange.

I guess we need Jinghting's advice now, Methisdeadth's life experience might help to put the puzzle together to see the whole picture. Cheers-

Edited May 8, 2016 by lostinisaan

[penco]

Previous topic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554501-interesting-doco-my-thai-bride-where-can-i-see-it/

Cheers for that. :-)

[katana]

There is an old thread from 2013 discussing the documentary here, with some translation of Thip's Thai dialogue.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/640458-what-are-these-women-saying/

[starky]

Maybe we could start a thread movies from 4 years ago and that have been discussed ad nauseum....

[DILLIGAD]

Maybe we could start a thread movies from 4 years ago and that have been discussed ad nauseum....

And have adverts on 'how to import my beloved (fill in the gaps) vehicle into Thailand!

[thai3]

should have been called my bar girl bride, she was never a serious wife was she, private dancer come to life. The worst one I knew the 'marriage' lasted six weeks before she sold the wedding ring and bike after the well ran dry.

Edited May 9, 2016 by thai3

[falang khinok]

Hi never try to understand Thai women they ding dong anyway if it works out well it really just depends on ur karma....

[eldragon]

Hi never try to understand Thai women they ding dong anyway if it works out well it really just depends on ur karma....

A friend from back home visited me in LOS last year and asked me if Id ever marry a Thai girl. My easy 'no' was supported by the fact that the standard of truth in Thai culture is just too far from what we know in the west.

[marko kok prong]

My ex wife was a bar girl,lying,cheating were to her normal behavouir,now i am with a girl who is not only prettier but has never worked in a bar,the difference in attitude is amazing,i changed my plans to move to the Philippines due to meeting her,has never asked for money,[though of course i support her as she has given up her job to be with me],takes great care of me and the house,and goes everywhere with me

[theguyfromanotherforum]

Oh good