Finally! A female perspective and conversation about a much discussed topic usually dominated by male vloggers with a penchant for Thai women. While I am not coming to live in Thailand to attach myself to a dude, it would be nice to have the option if the opportunity presented itself (meeting a bloke for whatever feels right). Or is being Anglo going to eliminate the possibility?
Expat women have a harder time attracting male interest in Thailand, but they have a couple of key advantages: cultural similarity & financial independence. Relationships with Thai women, while satisfying in many ways, are complicated because of cultural differences and often a lack of areas to connect on. I hear this from many farang men I know in Thailand. Second, many Thai women come with significant ongoing financial obligations to family that are just part of the package. I know from a couple of Thai women, the pressure within their families to extract/lean on/leverage the financial assets of their boyfriends/partners/spouses can be intense. Stories of men being financially scammed are widespread. Makes an already divorced man think twice about getting involved with a Thai woman … especially one with a big family! Compared to women we meet back in our home countries, expat women are already travellers, already embracing a new and exciting life (like Fran), already enjoying the freedom of living in Thailand. This is EXACTLY how many/most expat men feel. Pretty great lifestyle value to have in common, to have fun/embrace together.
@@user-Jenfromdownunder thanks for your positive comments. I believe if you can expose yourself in many ways, the chance you will meet someone compatible with you is greater. At the end of the day, we just need 1.😉
Oh, good topic! Something you should dig into more, for expat women *and* expat men. From the man’s perspective it can be complicated, so much apparent choice but not really what you want. From the expat woman’s view, you have more cards to play than you realize! I agree, Bangkok is totally different and more “normal” (an odd word to use about anything in Thailand) than Chiang Mai or Pattaya. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Finally! A female perspective and conversation about a much discussed topic usually dominated by male vloggers with a penchant for Thai women. While I am not coming to live in Thailand to attach myself to a dude, it would be nice to have the option if the opportunity presented itself (meeting a bloke for whatever feels right). Or is being Anglo going to eliminate the possibility?
Expat women have a harder time attracting male interest in Thailand, but they have a couple of key advantages: cultural similarity & financial independence. Relationships with Thai women, while satisfying in many ways, are complicated because of cultural differences and often a lack of areas to connect on. I hear this from many farang men I know in Thailand. Second, many Thai women come with significant ongoing financial obligations to family that are just part of the package. I know from a couple of Thai women, the pressure within their families to extract/lean on/leverage the financial assets of their boyfriends/partners/spouses can be intense. Stories of men being financially scammed are widespread. Makes an already divorced man think twice about getting involved with a Thai woman … especially one with a big family!
Compared to women we meet back in our home countries, expat women are already travellers, already embracing a new and exciting life (like Fran), already enjoying the freedom of living in Thailand. This is EXACTLY how many/most expat men feel. Pretty great lifestyle value to have in common, to have fun/embrace together.
@@user-Jenfromdownunder thanks for your positive comments. I believe if you can expose yourself in many ways, the chance you will meet someone compatible with you is greater. At the end of the day, we just need 1.😉
I have been wondering about this! Thank you❤️
@@The_GingerFiles your welcome ❤️
Oh, good topic! Something you should dig into more, for expat women *and* expat men.
From the man’s perspective it can be complicated, so much apparent choice but not really what you want. From the expat woman’s view, you have more cards to play than you realize! I agree, Bangkok is totally different and more “normal” (an odd word to use about anything in Thailand) than Chiang Mai or Pattaya. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@jimhardy4987 glad you like it.
Great to hear Phil Collins in the background! The king of love songs ;) 🎶🎉
Yup, I'm still hung up on the 80s... 😉