A Thai lid fits on every farang jar
Before Covid you could go out just fine in Hua Hin. Although the nightlife is less exuberant than in Pattaya, Bangkok or Phuket, there is no shortage of bars and discotheques.
If you're looking for go-go bars where ladies undisguisedly promote their merchandise, you'd better skip Hua Hin.
Live music
There are a few bars where live bands play. The quality of the bands varies; yet there are a few who manage to produce a nice piece of music.
The nightclub under the Hilton Hotel has a great live band. The only drawback is the too loud sound. Now, as an avid visitor to nightlife, I'm used to something. Yet it is almost impossible to stay there for more than 30 minutes. The noise level is close to the pain threshold, so it will be 135 decibels or more. Now Thais like loud music sanuk, you can also overdo it. In the end you even drive away customers, but will that penny ever drop? I doubt it.
Watching monkeys
A popular activity while going out is monkey watching. That means sitting down on a terrace in front of a bar and watching the spectacle unfold. Western tourists love it. And sometimes it can also charm me, I must admit.
Every evening a colorful procession of all kinds passes by in the bar streets. Young, old, fat, thin, handsome and pretty ugly. All shapes and sizes. Sometimes decked out in clothes they must have picked out in a fit of bewilderment. We can't all be equally slim, but if you weigh more than 100 kilos and are about 1,50 tall, it's better not to walk around in super tight leggings, I think. But who am I?
Wild night
What it always does well, are the looks towards the temporary couple. Such an occasional duo was created after a recently concluded business deal between a barmaid and a bartender. Both proudly parade past hand in hand. She is 'very happy' with the guaranteed income and already has a few new pumps in mind. He is visibly delighted with the upcoming wild night. And that with a beautiful young woman. One that wouldn't even give him a glance in his own country. In Thailand this does not apply. Many closed doors will open as soon as you have the right means of exchange.
Thai lids
What I can really enjoy is the fact that a Thai lid fits on every farang jar. Men with visible disabilities, such as missing or underdeveloped limbs, can be happy with a Thai woman here. Of course according to the proven concept in Amazing Thailand: 'I take care of you then you take care of me'. However, nothing can be against that, because it is a fair deal. He happy and she happy.
In the Netherlands, these men, who have already had a lot of bad luck in their lives, should languish somewhere in a completely anonymous and desolate house belonging to housing association 'the happy tenant'. Here in Thailand it is different and the wheelchair is pushed by a nice tight woman. Excuse me for this sexist language dear ladies.
When I again see a hopeless Arthur walking by with a cute little lady next to him, I conclude my reflections with the thought: "Paradise really does exist, and only 10 hours flying time from Amsterdam..."
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Wonderful story and so true!!!
Wonderfully described!
That's just how it is Peter!!
Next Wednesday I will leave for 't 'Paradijs' again for about 6 months.
Good story but often no happy ending Thai girls (ladies) will be for the less fortunate
care farang until his pennies are no longer enough or have run out? In some cases, the Thai lady
those farang will continue to take care of, but the chance is very small. After six years in Thailand, I have seen many go off
like a watering can.
Beautiful story and beautiful coloring. May also like to enjoy the parades and my surprise after all these years sometimes is still there. 🙂
I always like spotting worn-out European couples. Many women are annoyed green and yellow by their men who get attention from Thai ladies and everything and everyone who tries to acquire them. If a clothing seller is nice to them, they immediately start with a strict reprimand against Mr. Tailor-made suit and bobbins with a goat wig and face up to thunder and thunderstorms indefinitely, then hard on to the next obstacle that looms 10 meters away. I often wonder why they have come to Thailand now. To get annoyed with everything and everyone for 3 weeks? Before going out, I had earplugs with filters made to filter out the decibels. Works great in Hilton disco and at pop concerts in the Gelredome or anywhere else in Thailand. I actually don't know if you can have those things made in Hua Hin for a reasonable price. What is also striking is that many tourists forget to apply sunscreen against sunburn. The sun is somewhat stronger than in Northern Europe.
I've seen many a couple break up because the man chose a Thai beauty over his other half… and she ended up going home alone. And I have to confess that even though I married a hot Brazilian, I used to look with envy at the men who had Thai girlfriends here in Thailand. Ten years ago I took the plunge and have been happy with my Thai wife all this time and have never regretted it.
I also experienced it 20 years ago, when a Thai started forcing himself on me, which almost resulted in a fight between the two ladies. I forced my then girlfriend to ride a moped and we got away fine 🙂 LOL
What you say is true, but I still see in my environment (I have now lived in Thailand for 8 years) that the "best" couples consist of people whose age does not differ too much (max 15 years), and in Preferably there are children. All other relationships (even if the Western man becomes too poor!) are usually not sustainable in the long term.
Who are you to judge age differences? 14 years is no risk, 16 years is? Another crooked argument.
Divorce has nothing to do with age. The real cause can often be found elsewhere. By the way, just look at how many couples break up that are almost the same age.
You are right when you bring up the financial side. This clearly shows that you are contradicting yourself.
Dear, you need to apologize. I had a good time with your article. The truth discolors many. And when it stops "so what", we've had it, try to color your old age in our Western happening.
Casbe, it's exactly what you say. Why do we always wish to view bodily affection (love, if you will) so differently as something at least essential; to eat. You can simply feed yourself at low cost, but for a little more money it can also be really tasty and different every day. Why can't many see it as paying for attention and affection at a somewhat older age can give both a lot of satisfaction. And yes, even in the supermarket, even if you are a customer there for 25 years, you can't get anything with it without money. I wish everyone sufficient reserves to grow old comfortably. Because we all want to grow old, only acknowledging it is a different story.
You hit the nail on the head with this story, and also indicate that the appearance of the Farang and also the age is not the first priority at all for many Thai ladies.
It is very often the system you take care of me, and I take care of you and there money and social security play a much bigger role, than the age and appearance of the Farang.
Of course, this is wrapped up nicely in the beginning of most Thai ladies, so that many Farang get the impression that it is only about his person.
Often such Farang, who in Europe in terms of appearance and age could only dream of getting a wife at all, go all the way and throw money and gifts, and give many women a completely wrong impression of their real having.
Someone who honestly pours clear wine from the beginning, and puts her before a fair choice, usually associates with those women who want to enrich themselves at most in a short time.
Farangs who only want to impress by throwing money and expensive gifts should not later complain that they usually only attract those women who eagerly take advantage of this.
A Farang who manages his property wisely and presents himself honestly can normally offer his Thai wife a good and secure life.
Dear Khan Peter,
I read with great interest the above-mentioned article about life in Hua Hin and Thailand “Paradise” on earth. I lived and worked there for years with my ex (Thai), but now back in the EU and now on early retirement, but I would really like to go back PRECISEly because I am one of those disabled people you describe and I actually languish behind the geraniums 1 high. But my monthly required income does not reach THB 65.000. Due to my failed relationship and buniss in Thailand (family circumstances, so to speak) I have no savings or extra for a supplement at all, to supplement my monthly income, to legally obtain an “O” retired visa, for years. so over 50 And I say legal because there are plenty of examples that something can be “arranged”. Well, sorry, I'm not the person for that. I love Thailand, its culture and respect their laws, so I don't like to skate crookedly, neither in Europe nor elsewhere.
So in other words, there is nothing left but to continue to follow thailandblog weekly with full interest and shed a tear again. Regards Rocky
This old saying is true, but there are also many multi-functional lids and such an elastic lid fits every pot. The only condition is that the pot must be well filled with ...... Once that pot is empty, a lid suddenly no longer fits, but it will fit on another well-filled pot.
In a relationship with a (Thai) woman : be very critical.
Clearly discuss what your wishes are and what you can offer her.
Listen to her wishes. Discuss whether these are feasible for both. Here and there some water needs to be added to the wine.
Always be honest and make it clear that Europe is not seventh heaven. I have always discussed the pros and cons of living in Europe and Thailand.
A smaller age difference is better for the relationship.
Even before the start of my relationship with my Thai, I came to the conclusion that I did not want to live in Thailand permanently. When I retire, I would like to spend 3 to 5 months wintering in Thailand.
Very well written, fun to read
It is often suggested that when 'the pot' is empty, the relationship breaks down. However, many pots consist of pension and state pension. They may not be fat pots and they are limited or not indexed, but they don't really drain.
I know very well that money does play an important role and that romantic love is often less. In other words, the fuel of romance is often money. It is a big problem if the loved one starts to expect more and more while the financial situation slowly deteriorates. That leads to frictions.
An older lady will be more realistic than a young lassie. On the other hand, a young lassie will age on its own, so there is always hope.
By the way, more than just money plays a role. If partners really start to hate each other, money is no longer a binding factor. Not even in paradise Thailand.
Of course you are right bro
In principle, relations in Europe are not much different.
Look at mick jagger. Anyway, one of the ugliest old men in the western hemisphere, also in the eastern hemisphere, for that matter, but he does have very beautiful young girlfriends.
Apparently there is something attractive about him after all except his looks.
As my Indonesian-Indian mother-in-law said: “A man over 45's beauty is in his wallet”.
Everything is right in this story. When you sit on such a terrace you can see everything happening with a nice cool glass of beer in your hand. But nature, food and beaches are also beautiful, let's not forget that when we come back home!
Good story!
I have been divorced for almost 4 years and have been traveling a lot since then (I work online).
First through Europe with the camper, then to Thailand for the first time 2 years ago. And that was wonderful, beautiful and a completely new adventure. Yes, through trial and error I have experienced so many things, romances, travelling, discovering culture, etc etc.
I'm currently in the Philippines and going back to Thailand in 2 weeks! Also to Hua Hin, I want to look for a more permanent place to stay there for a longer period of time/perhaps buy one.
Even in the Philippines I miss Thailand!
Let my friends and acquaintances in the Netherlands chatter. I'm having fun.
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