Well I waited till my mother in law was dead prior to marriage.

Her mom is nice but dads a little alcoholic.

What do you define as a little alcoholic?

What do you define as a little alcoholic?

No. I wouldn't ask what people earn. I wouldn't ask about mortgage repayments, insurance, investments, cost of the car, what my business turns over and how much tax is paid .... and I don't tell people those things either. I'm happy to talk about the actual work I do, describe the house I live in, the colour of my car (silver) and the fact that I believe it is wise to have private health cover. But that's about it.

Virg'

I have a message to all Thai men: don't be so shy around the farang women! Look at the pluses: they are fair- skinned, usually are doing well financially, educated, have reputable good paid jobs, not whoring themselves for money, definitely will not ask you to support them, you don't need to pay sin sod and they even might take you to their farang country! Don't you agree it sounds pretty good?

This is normal for people to ask you.... even if they aren't relatives. Wouldn't you make inquiries if a close family member was in the same position?

cv

where are you in Issarn mate? If you are near Khon Kaen I can give you the address of a good marriage service who will organise everything for you very cheaply

The worst thing you could do is take her back home with you

I am sure divorce rates are quite similar all over the western world ... regardless of race or class


Both are good statements.....

Many guys go over there and throw the hard SAVED dosh around like there is no tomorrow, fall for a girl and take her back. Said girl realises the farang is only Thai holiday rich and quickly the relationship sours. Or the girl hasnt been prepared for the changes that she has to make and because she is not happy the relationship flounders. Or the girl goes over with the intention of " He will do for now and when I get PR...I will piss him off and get someone who is richer, younger, more hansum etc... Not true of all but certainly it does happen.

For those who are in a solid relationship the divorce rate is quite low amongst Thai/Farang marriages. In Perth, there are a few divorces or break ups because of the reasons mentioned above....but of the Thai/farang couples I know there are some that have been going for well over 5 years.

I guess what it comes down too is, make sure that you have a good relationship before committing further, prepare the girl for the changes that she will have to make, DONT lie to her or mislead her about your social status or your disposable income.

I would add on a personal experience note...give her some financial responsibility while she is in your country and be prepared to make sacrifices to your lifestyle for her.


oh yeah .....I am divorced from a farang woman too....

For what it's worth.. Live/spend time with her before you marry, would you not do this in a 'normal' relationship? As for money.. Ae's parents are investing in her for their future, hence paying for her studies, is this something that you are prepared to take on? You'll be expected to by both the parents and Ae, so your original lay out will increase over the years.. Good luck..

Hello mate, I am also from Perth and have only just recently found and joined this forum.It is great to see that life is good for you.
I am only 29 y.o and am looking on this forum to become a little more educated on this subject . I'm not to sure how this forum works yet but i would love to fire a few questions at you somehow, sometime soon. I also would love to find out about the Thai social scene in Perth so if i am so lucky to be able to get my girlfriend out here she could have some Thai people to talk with.
Hope to hear something back from you.
Kind Regards