'An impossible love as a dance of closeness and distance'
A 54-year-old Dutchman and a 26-year-old Thai ladyboy find each other in the nighttime streets of Pattaya. Their relationship is a search for understanding, a dance of closeness and distance. While their worlds collide and blur, they share moments of tenderness, but also of alienation. Their love is fragmentary, just like the stories that draw them together and drive them apart again.
Book review: Thai cuties
The book 'Thai cuties' by Charles Schwietert is the umpteenth in the series of books about the relationships between farang and Thai ladies. The book is a representation of true events and that always gives an extra dimension to the story.
'My Thai girlfriend is a man'
In a heartwarming story of unconditional love and acceptance, the special relationship unfolds between Willy, a retired accountant from Antwerp, and Nisa, a courageous trans woman from Thailand. Their love story, which started with a surprising meeting, grew into an inspiring message of true love that transcends all prejudices.
Submitted: Tinder in Thailand – an in-depth analysis
If you were not born in the year jug, then Tinder is a given. "Dating" while sitting on the toilet, approving strangers with one finger or shooting them off with one quick flick of the finger from the comfort of your couch.
Get married the Thai way
In a Thai traditional wedding, it is usually a close acquaintance of the groom-to-be who asks the bride's father for the daughter's hand on behalf of his friend.
'What does a farang look for in such a peasant from Isaan?'
Thailand is a country where social hierarchy and class have a significant impact on daily life and social interactions. In this class society, individuals are expected to choose a marriage partner from the same social class. Many Thais are therefore surprised about the relationships between Thai women from the Isaan region and Western men.
How do I get a Thai wife? Tips from an expert!
With this title, some jokers will undoubtedly respond with: How do I get rid of my Thai wife? Very nice, but I'm already ahead of you. If you want to start a relationship with a Thai woman, there are several ways to meet her.
At the heart of Fay's love story with her Western partner lies an untold conflict. The 33-year-old Thai woman found herself caught between the love for her family and the pressure to contribute financially, an expectation common to many Thai families. Fay's journey from giving in to family pressure to the ultimate decision to cut ties reveals a deeper struggle that often remains invisible in cross-cultural relationships.
Every now and then Thailandblog has to talk about love and relationships. After all, aren't we all looking for a little love? Many of us have found this in Thailand. For this post I spoke to a friendly Englishman I recently met who was very candid about his relationship. He agreed that I would post his story on Thailandblog.
History lesson: Farmer seeks Thai woman
An old story about men, mostly farmers, who brought a Thai woman to the Netherlands. Yet when you read it, little seems to have changed. The article is now 24 years old, but you still encounter the prejudices of that time.
'A relationship with a Thai woman is so different from a Western one' (reader's submission)
Jan read a column. It was about a man's role in marriage. Very recognizable for him after three failed marriages and he submitted his story. In the end, Jan found his dream woman in Thailand and he is very happy now.
Should Thai women be thankful?
There are plenty of stories on this blog about strange and sometimes unreasonable behavior of Thai women. But what is the other side of the coin, are Western men always fair and fair to their Thai wife or girlfriend?
Sinsot, pay to marry your great love
Imagine you fall in love with a beautiful Thai woman. In this story we call her Lek. After a few romantic vacations and getting acquainted with your future in-laws in Isaan, take the plunge and ask her to marry you. Nice you will think, but then the thunder starts. You have to negotiate with her parents about a Sinsot. A what…? Sinsot, what is that again? Ehhh, imagine her parents kidnapped her and you have to buy her freedom, something like that. Do you understand?
A relationship with a Thai woman, heaven or hell?
Everyone who lives in Thailand knows them. The stories about the difficult relationship between a Thai and a farang. Sometimes it's just antisocial behavior, but Thai women often go very far during their relationship with a farang.
Why does a Thai woman choose a Western man?
Despite a language barrier and a huge cultural difference, some Thai women still choose a Western man. Why actually? Leaving aside the financial aspects, an interesting question remains. For example, the sense of responsibility of Western men appears to be an important reason. In this article I try to answer the question; “why choose a farang man?”, to answer.
Geert, in Hua Hin looking for warmth and love
Geert D. is an old friend, literally and figuratively. He still looks pretty good at 59 years old and has been living in the royal resort of Hua Hin for about three years. He settled there, with his girlfriend Lek, but she saw a better future a few months ago in a whirlwind existence in the nightlife of Bangkok.
Is internet dating suitable for finding a Thai woman?
The editors of Thailandblog regularly receive reactions from visitors with the question: "How do I meet a nice Thai woman?". With the explicit mention that they are not looking for a bargirl. In this article we will discuss the phenomenon: online dating with Thai women.
Online dating with Thai women: the experiences
Melvin writes about his experiences with online dating. After I created my profile, and neatly posted an honest picture of myself there, I immediately received a lot of 'interest' messages on the first day. You definitely get four or five a day. In the beginning I was a bit confused by these many interests, partly because I was not used to it.
Relationship with a Thai, yes or no?
There are still countries where partners are brought together for marriage by the parents, the children have no say in that. This used to be the case in the Netherlands, but we are now used to “arranging” it ourselves.
Touched by a world that alienates them, farang men—old and young, often divorced or ignored at home—come to Thailand. Here they seek not only love, but also a return to traditional values in the arms of Thai women, hoping for a story with a happy ending. Here are some tips for a successful search.
Love and lies: A story about the real intentions of some Thai ladies
A man looking for adventure ends up in the colorful world of Thailand, a country known for its warmth and mysterious stories. This story reveals his experiences with the complex reality behind the glittering facade of Thai nightlife, where he discovers unexpected truths about love, trust and deceit.
Thai cuties and fish in the Facebook pond
A special story that I heard some time ago and that evokes the necessary surprise in me. An acquaintance of a Thai lady had met a Dutch man. She had thrown her fishing rod into the Facebook pond and hooked this man.