Reader Question: How can I meet Thai women?

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April 25, 2017

Dear readers,

I would like to meet a Thai woman. Now I don't like dating sites and going to a bar is not my preference either. I am 56 years old and single and am leaving for Thailand in a few months for a 4 week holiday.

Who has a good tip for me to get cash with Thai women? Just addressing someone on the street is not my thing either.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Eduard

46 Responses to “Reader Question: How Can I Meet Thai Women?”

  1. Gerard says up

    I was successful through http://thai-love-link.com/

    came to Thailand, had approx. 10 appointments at the time (8 years ago and happily married for 6 years)

    First had contact with all the ladies via skype or something like that. So knew if they spoke enough English. .were not after money and all had jobs . .so no massage or bar ladies. .
    Good luck . .

    • Henk says up

      I completely agree with Gerard.

      I've been living in Thailand for 4 years now and I have a fantastic wife ( not through a dating site but from a bar, hahaha )

      My first visit to Thailand was because I was looking for a company that could make good shirts and I needed a lady who could take care of things for a fee when I was not there (that is, most of the time). I found that lady through a dating site. I've been clear about it from the start. I didn't know then that I would have a relationship with this lovely lady.

      This relationship lasted half a year and I also found the following relationship through a dating site, but it only lasted a short time because this person had multiple sources of income.
      Coincidentally, her Facebook page was open on MY iPad and that's how I found out.
      So go away.

      As I said, I accidentally met my current wife, albeit in a bar, but we've been together for two years now and I don't regret it.

      Happiness lies in a small corner.

      Gr. Hank.

      • rudy says up

        ID Hank.

        I'm not ashamed of that either, on the contrary!
        I saw Kaew working in a beer bar during an evening walk, and I said to my friend, that's my wife, I knew it immediately, that smile, that was her, and she still is, almost 4 years. She shouldn't do it for the money, because I don't have one.
        But I did end up with the most amazing woman!!!

        I love them so much, my little ex-bar lady!

    • carpenter says up

      Maybe you didn't mean that site but the site that now has a new name, viz https://www.thaicupid.com/

  2. HansNL says up

    Asking someone you know for help is a good option.
    And above all, more reliable than dating sites, bar visits, etc
    If you want you can contact me.
    [email protected]

  3. Henk says up

    Been in a relationship with a Thai for 6 years now. Married to her for 3 years now. We are very regularly asked if we don't know a nice Dutch man by friends of my wife. There are many women here without a husband, who really want a Dutch man. We live in Isaan. I want to help you!
    I also met my wife through a Thai acquaintance. We first communicated via Skype and email for a few months, then looked it up, and there was an instant click.

    • Kees says up

      I'm willing to bet that those women without a husband don't so much want a Dutch man, but a farang, of whatever nationality. I think those are the types to avoid.

  4. Kees van Cologne says up

    I wonder the same as Eduard and am curious about useful tips.

    Kees

    • Rob says up

      Hi Kees
      Why don't you check out the phillipines.
      I first had a relationship twice with a Thai woman, sorry that is no longer necessary for me.
      But I have a philippine girlfriend for 4 years now.
      And the advantage they speak perfect English and Catholic, I have nothing to do with the church.
      But it's a world of difference.
      Go check out Phillipin Cupid's Sat Choice.
      I met 4 ladies there and they were nice, you have to have a click of course.
      Good luck
      Kind regards, Rob

  5. eugene says up

    If you prefer not to use a dating site and not go to a bar and not approach someone yourself, then there is another option to walk along the sea in Pattaya. There you are constantly addressed yourself: “Hey handsome man… can I go with you…”.

  6. Cees says up

    Edward,

    the best thing is to ask people who have been working here for some years, otherwise send me an email.

    [email protected]

  7. Gertg says up

    We still have ladies here in Isaan who want to try their luck with one farang. Unfortunately, they usually speak little or no English.

  8. Jacques says up

    Actually, entering into a relationship is not that difficult and things are not that different in Thailand than in the Netherlands. Where could you find a lady from the Netherlands and therefore also in Thailand that suits you. Often the search is based on common interests, such as a music club, sports club or something in that direction.
    If you are in Thailand, you would do well to proceed in a similar way and to feast your eyes on places where women are engaged in professional activities (other than in prostitution). There are many hard-working women who like to enter into a relationship with a foreigner and who are therefore not professionally involved in winning over men. In my market there are enough women of age (because you are 56 and I would rather look at a lady from my own generation) who are still attractive, only the language is often a problem. It is best to learn some of the language and approach women in these places through an “help” (friend acquaintance).

    • Rob says up

      Hi Jacques
      A lady with a good job is usually not here waiting for a foreigner, okay if he has a lot of money.
      And there will certainly be good women in a bar, not many I think.
      I don't think there are many attractive women in their 50s any more than there are men.
      But if you have a choice you will still look at a lot younger .
      What's the problem with that??
      And also try to learn Thai at the age of 56.
      Search in the phillippines speak perfect english and plenty of choices.
      Gr Rob

      • chris says up

        Dear Rob,
        Thai ladies with a good job often have bad experiences with Thai men, speak reasonable to good English and do not primarily look at money from a future husband because they already have it themselves. Pay much more attention to reliability, transparency and equality.
        Source: myself (over the past 10 years) and 10 single female colleagues at the university where I work (only my institution)

  9. Dirk says up

    Don't let yourself be seduced by compatriots who, if necessary, can arrange something for you with their knowledge and experience of Thai women and their network. They usually arrange behind your back a hefty contribution from the future dowry or a hefty payment directly to the Thai woman in question.
    Often given a helping hand by their own Thai. Because money is money, isn't it?

    • Henk says up

      What ridiculous reasoning this is. Your faith in humanity is below par! I myself met my wife in such a way, 6 years ago, and I am still grateful to those acquaintances every day!

  10. rori says up

    Go shopping in the malls in Bangkok. There are enough saleswomen, In the hotel often waitresses, etc.
    Just talk to someone on the street or on the Skytrain. Another option is to register for a course in IT use at one of the universities.

    Hmm or just walk around.

    • Rob says up

      Hi rori
      Is this seriously what you are saying.
      Do you think you just approach someone in a skytrain or supermarket, you happen to be still single.
      First of all, everyone on the skytrain is busy with their mobile phone, contacting them is the last thing they are doing.
      Second, you don't read what he writes.
      Just talking to someone on the street is not my thing.
      Ok you are talking about a skytrain
      And are you going to address someone in the Netherlands in the bus, supermarket, etc. of are you still single.
      Just be honest no one does.
      You get to know people at school, sports club through friends, etc. Now the internet is an ideal media to get to know people.
      Still a bit anonymous, nice and familiar at home, first look at the photos then you will see enough tattoo bar disco they speak too good English (in Thailand) never mind.
      Ordinary photos at home work with friends okay and then chat if it clicks, it doesn't click no problem to the next one.
      You don't feel like you're being made a fool if you don't get along, you don't have to waste any money or time, which is great for me.
      I met my girlfriend at phillipinqupido and we are getting married after 4 years.

      Gr Rob

      • rori says up

        Yes, I just mentioned it as an example. Then why not search on filipino friendfinder or date in asia. Or just in the Netherlands. See my previous post which I just posted.

        How do you address someone on the skytrain? just making a comment in the trand of Gow where is the Thai Smile here I thought I'm in LOS but that's also disappointing here.

        As a result, I got in touch with a group of older ladies of around 40 who had a hearty laugh about it

        Everyone connects with each other in their own way. I am very low-key. I've had a shitty relationship with a Thai who I've known for 10 years and who I've been married to exactly now on April 2 for 5 years. on February 22, 2016 signed for Dutch shelf and February 24 she wanted a divorce within 10 days. That didn't work out because I was going to lie down. Oh madam was moved in with another guy on March 10, 2016. Turned out to know him since 2012??

        I am now happily building a relationship with an acquaintance (from Thailand) whom I have known since 2002. Has an Italian passport. So what can happen is never mentioned here. However, everyone here advises all sorts of things without often knowing the background of why someone asks something.

        I met my previous Thai through IT square because I worked in Bangkok in 2006. I met my current young girlfriend through the college where I taught.

        So where do you find the most women? 1. At school and 2 in clothing stores and 3 in supermarkets

  11. Paul Schiphol says up

    Before I met my current partner as a waiter in a Restaurant, I often had nice contacts and meetings with a seller(s): in Central Dept. Store, in a shoe store, in a The Coffee Club, Chatchack weekly market, etc. Just make eye contact, you both feel if there is mutual attraction. Then say hello and have a chat, the rest will take care of itself. A bar or massage shop is therefore certainly not the only way to get in touch. Good luck, you will certainly succeed, provided you are not very timid and shy.

  12. Dirk says up

    Just go and let it happen to you.
    From your land in Bangkok you are wild on the loose.

    Good luck!

  13. Mark says up

    Being a single man on the beach “Hat Mae Ramphung”. Relax in an armchair with a drink and a book. Walking is also allowed.

    Thai ladies come there for a chat. Especially older ladies + 40 and + 50 who are looking for a partner for a stable, also mutually caring relationship.

    That beach east of Rayong is popular with Scandinavians. Many a mature Viking-Thai couple was forged there :-)

  14. Fransamsterdam says up

    Are you now going on holiday for four weeks or are you looking for a partner for four weeks?
    I'd get over the fact that 'just talking to someone on the street' isn't 'your thing', because it's a great method.
    But what do you say to someone?
    Buy a pack of cigarettes (regardless of whether or not you smoke), keep it close at hand, and as soon as you see something that interests you, ask for a light.
    I don't know if you smoke or not, and are looking for a smoking partner or not, but suppose you don't smoke and are looking for a non-smoker and the lady gives you a light, says thank you, walks on and throws you the cigarette away.
    If the lady says, "Sorry, I don't smoke," you say, "Great, I'm just looking for someone who doesn't smoke," and then say, "Do you know a nice restaurant in the area?"
    And so you can adjust the scenario according to your wishes.
    If you are looking for someone who doesn't smoke and will light you up, say 'thank you', walk on and throw the cigarette away.
    Success!

  15. Tino Kuis says up

    Go do volunteer work Plenty to find on the Internet. Here eg:

    http://www.activityinternational.nl/Thailand.aspx

    • TheoB says up

      That seems like a nice idea to me. You also get to know the "real" Thailand (a little).
      But that does come with a volunteer work permit and an accompanying visa (= no tourist visa/exemption).
      A few months may be just enough to get the paperwork done.

      • Tino Kuis says up

        There you have a point. A work permit is officially required and some organizations also offer one. A few months seems like a long time to me.
        On the other hand, there is a kind of tolerance policy when it comes to volunteering. I myself taught English for 2 years for free and without a license at a monks' school that the local education office knew about. Have you ever heard of someone being deported from Thailand because they did not have a work permit as a volunteer? Not me.

  16. Ferdi says up

    Dear Edward,
    You don't say what your intentions are.
    Do you want a lady for just the holidays? A dating site or a bar is a great place: very accessible.
    But also if you're looking for something more serious: don't be blinded by the advice of people who recommend meeting a woman who works as a waitress, shop assistant, at the counter of a hotel or bank or whatever. There are also plenty of them here who have several boyfriends.
    And as long as they themselves have no certainty about the future: blame them.

    In short: bar, dating site or something else does not have to be the deciding factor. Be honest about your intentions. Follow your heart and use your mind.

  17. Frank says up

    Dear Edward,
    it is, you will notice, not very difficult to get in touch with Thai women, not even outside of a dating site and bar visit. And almost every woman, if not interested or available herself, knows a sister, niece or friend who hopes for a relationship with a Farang (foreigner).
    I did have nice conversations with ladies in the supermarket, in a coffee shop, at the hairdresser or a pedicure, etc. In addition, you can look up locations that are almost at odds with the life of bar girls, such as a sports club, a museum, or just make up . You don't really have to 'walk up' to someone. Just say hello or ask a practical question. I once met a wonderful lady in every way (now moved) because I asked her if she knew where I could find the garbage bags in the supermarket)
    It is important that you understand something about Thai culture, and that is not easily arranged. In the beginning, assume that with almost everything you see, you don't really understand what the underlying motive is.
    Make sure you know what you want. I'm not talking about cup size or leg length. a relationship becomes very difficult if you can't speak clearly. So find someone who actually speaks English and start learning some Thai right away.
    I learned a thing or two myself by joining AsianDating.com, a free dating site as long as you just look. I never made contact that way. I have read many profiles carefully and studied photos to understand more about the Thai woman. where I know that they often fill in something like this through a translation computer. The photos in particular say a lot if you have viewed many of them.
    And read some blogs in Dutch and English about do's and don'ts in Thai dating.
    I have discovered to my surprise that in Thai mind I, male, 60, am fat, relatively young and attractive and that a woman of 42 considers herself too old for me. In my village, several families have wanted to pair me with ladies aged 30-36 because they think that's the right age for me. Most Thai ladies want a man who has lost his wild hair and who they can take care of; Groceries, housekeeping, laundry, sex. Everything about taking care of. As long as the man in turn wants to take care of her and her family. In addition, it is believed that an older woman will not be sufficiently satisfactory for the man. Not important what you think, but good to understand in advance.

    My advice would be to think about where you want to stay in Thailand for 4 weeks. Don't move around!!! I would choose Chiang Mai. And go ahead and talk (chat) with some ladies who live in the area via AsianDating.com. You can enter that. And then choose age 28-50. Some ladies indicate that they are in for 'penpall/dating/romance', not everyone immediately goes for 'mariage'. If the communication is interesting, switch to Email or LINE. You learn a lot that way. And possibly this lady has another sister or niece. And don't be surprised that you already want to drink coffee with that lady on a first date.

    It is wise that you always indicate that if you find a good woman, you plan to come to Thailand more often. Because all ladies are very against holiday love.

    Use your mind more than your eyes. Don't be suspicious or naive.
    You better be careful with a woman who kisses or goes with you on the first meeting. Here the good ladies still come with a chaperone and innocent first dates are preferred (Coffee).

    Enjoy it!

  18. Nico B says up

    Have a meal at a restaurant along the street where many Thai ladies are eating or at least a few, ask if a lady who seems sympathetic to you can help you find a place to go bowling, to see the theater, to play pool, to buy a nice ice cream or whatever. Ask her to escort you as you have only just arrived.
    You can immediately see if she also speaks some English, that helps a lot.
    I don't think asking for the fire is that much, if the lady doesn't like smokers you immediately score less, how are you going to explain that you are looking for a non-smoking lady and you don't smoke yourself?
    This way you can address a lady in many places, you can also in shops, chances are enough, don't get nervous, no need for anything, as an ignorant tourist you can ask for help and you will get it for sure and then see that you can make a date. Will fail sometimes, but not shooting is always wrong.
    Success.
    Nico B

  19. Gerrit van leur says up

    As a long-term visitor to Thailand for 25/30 years, I would like to express my feelings about the constantly negative reactions about barmaids. First of all, I have had many great and pleasant experiences with them, because most only want someone who can take care of them and their children. because the father has left again without leaving a cent behind, and when your baby cries from hunger, you will do anything to feed it. 7 years ago I fell for a barmaid who came with me for a night for 1000 baths. And that same week a few more times, I asked her if she wanted to stay with me for two months for 20.000 Bath, and she said yes if I wanted to pay the bar fine of 7000 Bath. After two months I flew back to the Netherlands and she could stay in my condo for free, but she had to go to work herself, which she also did in a hotel/restaurant. After nine months I went to live in Thailand, married her and now have a daughter, who was happily received by her Thai sisters and I can say that we are a very happy family with a lot of love for each other. .and like most Thai wives of foreigners, my wife also comes from a bar, but we don't lie about it to anyone. So go grab a beer if you're single, maybe you'll meet the love of your life. Good luck Gary

  20. Hans G says up

    My wife has another sweet niece. 41 years old, works and has 2 children. She is sweet and is certainly caring. Looks good too. She has been working in a restaurant for years.
    Don't speak English well. Lives in North Isan.

  21. Eric says up

    Experience.
    When you go looking for something, you don't find what you're looking for or you find what you weren't actually looking for.
    I was looking and ran into something that was clearly looking for me. Or rather my wallet. That's what she was looking for every night. Fortunately, I was wise enough to take some advice from people who deal with it on a daily basis. Something about donkeys and stones that luckily I didn't have to bump into a second time. It took me a while before I managed to avoid that second stone.

    Then just go on holiday. No more searching. Besides a nice place to sleep, a place to dump my backpack, a restaurant, beautiful diving spots and a beer in the evening.
    And then I accidentally bumped into a stone. Small, soft, sweet and civilized. Wasn't looking either. and certainly didn't just go with me. Both took their time. Happily married for almost 8 years now. With ups and downs. Like in any marriage.
    And as for the family and other villagers who saw the goose walk in with the golden eggs,… very clear agreements were made. Don't be a chicken, don't be golden eggs. If my house leaks, I'll take care of it myself. also applies to you if your roof leaks. Take care of yourself. And except for something for mom and dad now and then (they come as nothing short of themselves) that's fine!

    • Rob V says up

      I waa do not intend to respond to this topic because every few months this question comes up ... But I can agree with this message, if you ask me you should not search but find. I also met my love by chance when I was on vacation. I wasn't looking, she wasn't looking. We were having a spontaneous conversation when I happened to be walking past her parents' house and she wondered what that young white nose (25) was doing there in the village north of Khon Kaen. And so the stone rolled. We had 5 wonderful years until our happiness was taken away by peace.

      Thailand is a beautiful country and I love my friends and family there. But why would I look for someone based on nationality? They do not roll off the production line as a mass product. You can meet the right person on the corner or at the other end of the world. Nationality is irrelevant, it creates certain expectations based on stereotypes. Potential pitfalls.

      Yet I regularly speak to various Thais, most of them around my age, in their twenties and thirties, men and women. Also know some older Thais. Most are not looking for a foreigner at all, but simply for a nice man or woman who understands them, makes them laugh and gives them love. That could be a foreigner, but that doesn't have to be the case. I also hear jokes from young people about (farang) dinosaurs aged 50+ who are looking for young stuff aged 20+. Let's put it politely, age is not everything, but in that area too you prefer someone who is not too far removed from you. Further argumentation then varies from the most offensive (the steotypes that are not for the cat) to the more nuanced that if your chances are fewer you also have to settle for less. Actually nothing surprising because Thais are just like human beings and from the same planet.

      A single friend of mine advises me not to look for a Thai, because there are few like her and I will not easily find one in Thailand. Some see my loneliness and try to link me to a new happiness. With the best intentions, they present me from young (early twenties) to older (late thirties). Mostly girls who look good, are nice, not shy, but often with limited or mediocre English. It's well-intentioned but I'm not looking. It's that spontaneous spark out of nowhere that has to come from somewhere. A certain look in each other's eyes, he knows when you've got a bite. I miss my sweetheart's cheerful eyes, the sweet words, a sniffing kiss. Everything felt so incredibly right. You don't find that happiness, it happens to you.

      And to increase the chance of meeting the right person you have to get in touch with people. Preferably in an environment where you also feel like a fish in water. And a good meeting place is still the study or workplace. So Tino's idea of ​​volunteering isn't so bad after all. But oh well, that can just happen. Have fun, don't chase your trunk and follow your heart and mind.

  22. Pieter says up

    I have very good experiences with Thai Family. Their personal approach and guidance are perfect. View on http://www.thai-Family.nl

  23. John Chiang Rai says up

    My Thai wife's family regularly asks me to find a good partner for a certain person. I have also explained several times that I prefer not to be used as a matchmaker. Not, because it is also associated with a certain risk, which I do not want to take responsibility for, even with a personal friend that I think I know, there are always uncertain factors that I do not know how the future partner will cope with. Conversely, I usually know any Thai woman who would like to come into contact with a farang for a certain part, of which I do not know at all whether the searching farang appeals to this. Now you can say give it a chance, only when things don't go well at all, often the matchmaker is faced with the question, how on earth could you connect me with such a person. That's why I advise everyone to look it up themselves, and that's why I don't think the Idea of ​​Tino Kuis is a bad Idea at all.

  24. rori says up

    Dear Edward

    Are you planning to bring a Thai to the Netherlands or would a divorced woman of 50 already living in the Netherlands who has been exchanged by her husband for a much younger woman be enough?

    It saves you MVV. Integration process, and you have more time to think things over.

    if you are interested she is 50 has been living here for over 10 years. speaks better Dutch than many Frisians.

    Let me hear something

  25. Mr. Bojangles says up

    While you're in Thailand, get a massage. I would do the oil massage. You automatically get into a conversation with a lady, and those massages are wonderful. Just hope she knows more than 10 English words.
    And about 'going to a bar': well, it's hot there and you want to have a drink a few times a day. After 7 o'clock in the evening, find a bar that looks a bit cozy (in Pattaya there are quite a few in Soi Bukao, or in a side street there) and where there are some ladies and just sit somewhere and have a drink. There is no need to speak to them, they will speak to you. You just have to smile kindly. And believe me, that will happen automatically. 😉

  26. JACOB says up

    Let it come to you, went to Thailand 19 years ago, and decided to do something I hadn't done before: play golf, so off to the golf club in Phuket, paid the green fee and rented a caddy, and Jacob went golfing, the caddy asked if I had experience? yes, they call me in the Netherlands: Jacob hole in one, so start, well had seen it quickly in that heat and also hitting the balls was a problem, perhaps too small? to bring back and have something to eat in the restaurant, this was not possible for the caddy, only for guests, so the caddy asked for her address and told her to pick her up in the evening to eat somewhere in Patong, fine to long story short we have been together since February 1998 and married since August 1998, live in the Isaan and have a nice marriage and life, so try it on the golf course who knows, good luck.

  27. Ruud says up

    You come into contact with Thai women in the same way that you come into contact with Dutch women… do you really think there is a difference…5555

  28. Maurice says up

    I have one more tip (after all that good advice): don't sit IN the bar, but BEFORE IT, where there are always some ladies taking a breather and chatting with each other. They will ask you all sorts of things. When asked why you don't go in, simply say that you enjoy having a beer with a Thai lady but don't like noise and being jumped on. You will rise in their estimation! In passing, ask if they know anyone who would be willing to act as a guide. Make sure they know someone. Herself or a niece of a niece…..
    If you get to know someone you like; take her on vacation (but not too far away) for a few days. And enjoy it. Then you will see further. Experience richer and only a little money poorer.
    Regards, Maurice

  29. Henk says up

    If you really want a relationship with a nice Thai lady you will have it within a month, if not then it's up to you. My motto: just hit the streets.

  30. Robert says up

    Well... it is not a product like you can buy on the market. Many women have registered on a dating site…bar ladies, massage ladies, but also women who are widowed, divorced or no longer in demand due to their age. It is not the case that all women on a dating site are after your money... do they speak clearly understandable English and do not have a job... or work in a bar. Then there is a good chance that you are not the only one...Women with a permanent job and a bit older...divorced or widowed (usually children) give you the best chance of success. But it's primarily about the CLICK.
    If they speak little or no English but are willing to learn it (speaking from experience), then you have a woman who goes for it.
    Success…

  31. Will Woke says up

    Subscribe to thaifriendly

  32. Robert says up

    The husband of my wife's girlfriend passed away last year. She has trouble making ends meet. We help where possible. She lives 75 km
    north of Korat on the 207. She is a pretty nice woman about 55 years old.
    You can contact us without obligation.
    Robert

  33. Frank van de Wouw says up

    I agree with Wil Wokke's reaction. I myself met my girlfriend through Thaifriendly.
    This site offers the possibility to create a free account. The restriction is that you can only send a message once every 1 minutes.

    My tip is to install Line on your PC/tablet/smartphone and create an account. This is the Asian version of Whatsapp and very popular there. If you get to know a lady through Thaifriendly and the interest turns out to be mutual, ask her for her Line id.


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