Do Thai women prefer to get married quickly, or is this perception based on Western standards?

Don't marry ,no point

Find an orphan or you are marrying the family, and maybe even the village…..

Not in my experience. It was 3 years after meeting before we got engaged and 4 before we were married.

Depends on which lady - like everywhere else in the world!

Why marry? 😂🤣I just want a boy toy 😜just to lay on the beach and drink with me laugh out loud with no sex involved dancing the night away travelling all over Thailand and exploring. Must be very good looking I like beautiful things 🤗🤷‍♀️

Thai women are so cheap and easy…. Does speed really matter ?

Just don't rush into it or you will seriously regret it

This is such a general question. You can use it for literally women from any country and whatever the answer is it still wouldn't be true. Why don't you be more specific.

If you are a mature guy looking for a serious relationship with a 'wholesome' Thai girl / woman.. and are looking for a long term partner / wife.. rather than a good-time girl who doesn't share your aspirations.. then I'd advise batchelor boys to expand their social circle.. and focus on friending expat guys who are in longstanding marriages to Thai women.. either through sports affiliations or coffee clubs etc.. because their spouses have a huge network of friends and relatives that will include many single women who are in the market for a boyfriend / one-day husband.. and once you become buddies with the husband it will eventually give you access to that network of lovely women his wife knows.. either through invitations to social events they are holding.. or simply by being more direct and asking for introductions.. there's nothing that Thai women like more than match making.. because they want to see their girl friends happy and all loved-up.. but the point is that you will be farming in a much more socially up-market category.. and will reduce the risk of dating disingenuous women.. possibly saving yourself a lot of time and money in the process.. but this is where western men have got it all wrong.. in so much that it's not whether a potential Thai girlfriend is good enough for the farang.. if you are shopping in this league its all about whether the farang is good enough for them.. and I'm not talking about wealth here but in terms of character and good spirit.. because you have to get through the gatekeeper remember.. and if she gets any bad vibes then it ain't gonna happen.. no matter how big your wad might be!

Generally if there is a second date they will expect some commitment (not sex workers).

I do know that, while sure, there are exceptions, Thais tend to move faster in relationships than most westerners. I don't know about marriage, but they pull you into their lives quickly. Mostly that can be good with a good person, but I push back. My girlfriend is understanding enough to give me some space bit I can tell it's hard for her. In many instances, like with my girlfriend, their Thai fathers and former husband's and boyfriends had multiple girlfriends on the side, so that is the first thing they think about. Make them understand that time alone or with friends does not equate with screwing around. Just send some pictures and a text now and again and you will get trust. Patience is a virtue in a Thai relationship!

@Uwe ***

You mention lots of words there like Dhamma and Nibanna and the basis of life here in the East. Sadly many teachings are cherry picked here, merit making and ceremony front and centre, Dhamma teachings are mostly secondary.

Bigger the wallet ... fastrack .

Well, if you catch a fish do you leave the pole on the ground and let the fish swim around, or do you reel it in as quick as possible before it swims away?

My first marriage was to a Thai who was 37 who also like me had never been married or had children. That lasted 37 years until she passed. Second time to a 34 year old Thai who had never been married that marriage is has been 17 years and is on going.

I’d like to marry in a year or 2 max. They want it quicker?

People are people, most Thai people are very conservative Buddhist and value a strong relationship.

To be honest, the question is redundant .

Men ,forever , have been and are the gatekeepers to marriage. They decide if and when. If she complains or demands, a reassessment of the relationship is due.

Ironically , 90% of divorce is initiated by women..

What’s the “Western Standard?”

This comment section is wild. I have come to find your varied experience in Thailand has much to do about who you are and what you do while here. I have collected my own understanding of the cultural differences, societal norms, and common themes in the personalities of thai Thai peoples and to say the LEAST, it is far different than the wild assumptions seen above. 😂

Been with mine 17 yrs... and no marrage

It's about the benefits, that's aaaaallll it's about ...

They get married when they feel loved and wanted by the man

If you are UP 75 yes they want marry quicly .

If not just send them.WU

Most of them are mariéd already

It speaks volumes that people can't find companions in the countries they live in. Why do you need to use apps to find someone half way around the world?

The fact that Thai women well into their 30's still like Hello Kitty speaks volumes!

My experience: Within 15 minutes after the lady drink is consumed

Same as woman anywhere, depends.

If you want to marry a Thai lady..be yourself in her village…it’s the only way 🙏I got married wearing a misfits punk shirt and flip flops…my Thai family love me..if you can’t be yourself don’t mess with Thai lady’s…

If you do that you get a new family too!

Been with my lady four years, we live apart, her in Thailand, me in England, i think only once has She mentioned Marriage. Let's see, when I go back in March next year, have you jinxed things.😂😂

Yes, I’m old. I want to marry a Thai man😂

Always check out her mum , because that lovely little petite thing on your arm will be like her one day

My little issan flower bless her…she’s an amazing hard working lady..already had the village ceremony arranged before I got off plane..mind you I’m ridiculously handsome and minted..🤣🥸can’t blame her 🥰she knew 🙏😂😎been together 7 or 8 years now and we honestly love each other more everyday 😊yes it’s about security at first…someone helping and making a hard life a little easier..but in time it’s love ❤️🤟

Seal the deal quickly is the rule

Marry quick before he knows too much.

For a man to marry there's no logic or financial gain to marry but for a woman to marry it can change her life financially and hopefully for better

Depends!

I am a Thai, working and residing in The USA. Single mother of two; one is a nurse persuading her master degree, engaged to a scientist at Cornell University. The younger one is a UF grade and having a blast time with her life.

I have three houses; all paid for and it’s mine not my family’s. Along other properties.

I only married one and that’s the rush but it’s from the ex’s side not mine.

There are millions of Thai ladies, no one story fits all whatsoever!!!!

Ever heard of ringing out a cloth?

They want sinsod quick 😂😂

They wait until they see your bank account and how much you earn nothing else 😂😂😂

Depends on how badly they want gold and sinsod money

i look nothing like Brad Pitt, Clint a bit and my wife does not ask for money because i give it to her!!!!!

I always love to read about OLD guys who saying my wife never asks for money, they really do think they are handsome brad pitt looking OLD MEN, it makes me chuckle, 555

Depends on your bank balance, if you're rich and promise her the earth, build a family home, take care of her family etc , she'll marry you tomorrow, if you're skint, wll ???? That's another matter,

I must be the 1% then. I met my girlfriend who works for the government and has a masters degree on a dating app. Her family are self sufficient. She doesn’t need my money and we have not really spoken about marriage in the year that we have been dating. I’m making arrangements to move over to Thailand on a semi- permanent retirement visa and feel under no pressure or obligation. Cynics will say that it will start when I move over there. What she does ask of me to is to be honest with her and to be respectful of her cultures. I’ve travelled 4 times to Thailand to be with her and we have a fantastic relationship. Not all Thai ladies are the same and don’t be drawn into the stereotypes that maybe presented on here. Good luck and be open minded. Remember Thai culture is so different to Western culture, so throw away those western ideas if you want to succeed in Thailand. Only advice remember.

It depends if they see you as a walking ATM. Thai guys are lame, 99% of them are ladyboys, gay, or taxi drivers. If they see their ATM, they won't let go.

I kid you not. I was dating a Vietnamese girl in Hanoi and like two months after I left the country and said bye she was already engaged with some other Vietnamese boy.

Thai Wedding is much more important to them than an official wedding. But either way, you should take care of them.

@Matt ********

no Matt. My case 2 years

Yes. They will nearly always push the timetable. You need to push back.

I always advocate really taking your time here. Time is ALWAYS our ally, and never theirs. So take you time, get to know who they really are, and how they act under duress. The vast majority of Thai people are way immature for their age. And many women and men are emotionally undeveloped, and really just 13 year olds, who look like adults. There is something about this society that does not allow most people to grow up with an understanding of themselves. I think face has something to do with it. The utter refusal to take responsibility for one's actions and the unwillingness to "own" a situation, and man up when you screw up. That and the inability to question people, and situations. And the subsequent lack of curiosity. It is all a perfect storm, when it comes to preventing alot of people from becoming well developed human beings, with communication skills, and the tools needed to conduct meaningful relationships, beyond the surface.

Farangs will marry a girl from a bar in a year or two.

Not really atm as my friends they married around 28-35 I mean it depends on girl and who u dating with

Depends on the girl. From what I've seen, in most instances, they are up for it asap