'A life between steel and silk'
Huub, a vital seventy-something with a rough edge, is looking for balance in his chaotic existence. While he fights old disappointments and modern frustrations, Nok, his Thai girlfriend, brings simplicity and warmth into his life. Their love, full of cultural differences and raw honesty, offers him not only new insights, but also an unexpected second chance at happiness.
'A love that time forgets in faraway Thailand'
In a village on the banks of a slow-moving river, Dutch Jan finds peace with Somsri, a Thai woman with a gentle strength. For fourteen years, they share their lives in silence and simplicity. Their love grows like a deep stream that flows wordlessly through their days and seems to forget time.
Love in Thailand or an expensive illusion? (reader submission)
Romances in Thailand can seem wonderful, but they often end in broken hearts and empty wallets. Know the signs of a “love” who is more interested in your bank account than your heart. Whether you’re straight, gay, or LGTBQ+, these warning signs will help you protect yourself from disappointment and perhaps invest in a safer future.
'My love for a Thai woman is not an escape but a choice'
In a world full of expectations and endless pursuit of perfection, Ger is looking for something else: peace, simplicity and a partner who sees him as he is. In a conversation full of raw honesty, he explains why the love for a Thai woman is not an escape for him, but a choice for authenticity and calm in a hectic world.
Naree, the other side of the truth
When I first set foot on Dutch soil, after a long flight and a mix of emotions, I realized how different life would be here. The warm welcome, new impressions and unexpected confrontations with old memories set the tone for an adventure full of contrasts. While I tried to adapt, my heart still pulled me home.
'He promised her a future but left only empty words'
Nok thought she had found the one in a Dutch man who gave her attention, love and promises for three weeks. But as soon as he returned to the Netherlands, it remained quiet. What started as a promising adventure ended in deceit and a bitter lesson about how some people only look for themselves in someone else.
Column – Love in Thailand is a fairy tale with a manual
Romance with a Thai woman seems like a dream, but reality requires adjustment and self-reflection. Where love begins with a smile, cultural differences and family values are often a hard confrontation for the Dutch man. Those who truly love learn to adapt. Those who cannot, quickly discover that this fairy tale can end in hard reality.
Column – The Price of Love in Thailand for a Blind Romantic
He thought he had found the one in a Thai woman who called him 'darling' and gave him the feeling of finally being truly in love. But now he is penniless and bitter, with empty accounts and a broken illusion. According to him, all Thai women are money-grubbers, but who actually bought the dream here? And who pays the price?
Should I sponsor my Thai girlfriend?
I have been in a relationship with a Thai woman for 10 months. I live in the Netherlands and she in Thailand, but I am retired and travel to Thailand regularly. She sells fruit with a cart along the road. She earns about 8.000 baht a month, but when I'm in Thailand she only works 4 to 5 days a week because otherwise we can't be together much. Of course she earns less, but I supplement that and pay for everything else such as trips, food, etc.
I am offered a Thai woman to live with me
I know a Thai woman friendly, not intimate. She once called me and asked if I had a girlfriend. I am a Belgian of 66 years old and I have no girlfriend. I am staying here with an annual visa. Then she sent me a photo of a woman working as a masseuse, 44 years old. This woman would like to live with me and I would pay for her living expenses.
I am Belgian (65) and looking for a decent Thai woman
Actually, I have been looking for a decent Thai woman for a long time. Those who live in Belgium or the Netherlands. I am from Belgium myself. I think these are nice women. To enter into an honest relationship. I am also 65 years old and live alone. Or is there someone here who lives in Thailand and knows women. Who want a Belgian man. On an honest basis.
How is it…. (10) lock
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (9)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (8)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
'The most beautiful flowers grow at the edge of the ravine!'
A common opinion is that men are simple creatures who only want one thing and I can confirm that this is the case with me. It's just hard to define that one thing. In my case, the search for it usually leads to Thailand. Don't ask me why, but it has been proven empirically. For the past two years, he's met a graceful young lady who, at regular intervals, manages to convince me that I've found the "one" thing. Hallelujah, and they lived happily ever after you might say. Yes, but it's not that simple.
How is it…. (7)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (6)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (5)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (4)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (3)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (2)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems. Read the story of Lung Ruud.
How is it…. (1)
It is now 22 years ago that I met the Thai T. We lived together for 10 years and with her I have a 20-year-old son who has been living with me for 9 years now. With a clear conscience I can say that with her nothing is (still) what it seems.