What are the best ways to send money to a girlfriend in Thailand if she is having trouble cashing a money order?

@Justin *******

enjoy the moment not the future

@Justin *******

you are being extremely naive and have been advised many times on how to go about things. It’s ok to be naive but to ignore advice from many people on here who have first hand experience, which you have repeatedly done then that’s stupid.

@Justin *******

You've been to Thailand

@Justin *******

Don't be stubborn

Take advice from people who wants to help you

Just make test

Tell her that at the moment you have financial problems

And u can't send money to her

If she accepts it few times its mean she is not scammer

If she stops contacting with you then you saved money and your time

Love is blind especially when you feel alone since long time

Take care

@Stephenie *********

We are all lucky !

@Bjorn *******

I have used this app and have not paid any transfer rate as of yet I'm not too sure if in another country that u use money gram but so far I have not had to pay a fee

@Justin *******

might have to experiment with apps to find one that gives money straight away, but Venezuelans use this

@Justin *******

not her! Him.

@Justin *******

have you ever experienced love scams in your life? I'm just asking cos they are quite common in Asia. I meet them virtually weekly.

@Justin *******

and enjoy the love and ignore the naysayers! it's a difficult time in TL for many people so as long as your generosity isn't hurting you, I'm sure it's greatly helping her ;)

You are just a troll. I will not answer more. Get a life

@Rey ******************

It is still important to warn OP that online scam is very predominant in Thailand. He might not know because he is American and has never been here. Most of these stories end up badly, so its worth mentionning.

@Rey ******************

I just sharing my experience that had had seen about Thai girl who playing fun with foreign guys by post when they get money but still on dating site talk to other guys it's doesn't mean I judge anyone out there and you too not your business to think like I'm judge person

@Justin *******

ok good for you

@Brian ********

he’s never even been 😂. A fool and his money comes to mind.

I didn't even say that it never happens 🙂 I know it can happen anywhere. Do you think all Thai women want money from foreign boyfriends/husbands? No I don't think so 🙂 Sending him an advise not to give money to someone whom he may not know well is kind. I just think it is offensive to say "you have a lot to learn about Thai women".

@Cake *********

ok. Because it never happens? That’s why everyone is saying the same thing and giving the same advice……

There’s nothing wrong with being a ladyboy, as long as they disclose that fact first. Nationality does play a role in this, she is Thai. Thai women are renowned for doing this sort of thing to foreign men and they disappear as soon as the man arrives in Thailand to meet them. It’s a pretty well known fact, hence why everyone is giving the same advice.

@Julian *****************

but sadly, I don’t think he will listen.

how to make a little fortune in thailand? bring a BIG one! ;-)

@Justin *******

don't send women you've never met money PERIOD! Stop now! I know it's hard and embarrassing. It's happened to me with a Filipina years ago. I lived with my Thai feincee now for 5 years before I would send her money.

I am not sure that many Thai women has seen a money order. They’re far more comfortable with apps. In my experience which does nit cover every dame in Thailand

I see it as very likely that the woman went to and tried to negotiate the money order.

Depending on where she lives I can see the next step would be to go to an exchange booth.

At that point she perhaps reached out to OP to find out where to go to cash the instrument and as you see he reports that she will try her bank, Bangkok Bank if I recall correctly.

I think many farangs have experienced that many branch personnel isn’t comfortable with international transactions and if the supervisor isn’t available then no can do rather than make a mistake.

You’ve seen all the stories where western tourists have trouble opening a bank account while the next day in the same branch, there’s no problem. I believe the problem often is fear of doing something incorrectly.

If these are the only known facts we have, I find it peculiar to reach to money laundering and scams.

It may well be, but I see NO indication of this being the case. Please show me what I’ve been missing.

But if your argument is that all thai women are scammers when they ask for money from a farang, I think you are displaying bigotry.

It’s one thing to believe - or know - that scams are common (I agree). But that’s when you’re dealing with a faceless group

When you are dealing with an individual you look at the persons actions and statement a. If you draw conclusion based on the group, it IS a very common bigotry.

And we have no way of knowing the veracity of this.

All we have is an innocuous problem with a money order purchased from a drug store.

Is there a lot of sick buffaloes? Sure. But there’s also a LOT of Thai women of all ages without any ability to find work of any kind and they still do not resort to scams.

I have a number of friends in Thailand and they are as reliable as any European is.

And. At this point in Thailand, people really need money to survive. If you have been FaceTiming and texting for half a year or more, I say that sending $300 is a cheap ticket to perhaps meet your dream woman.

And a very cheap teaching moment should you be wrong.

There is just too harsh a judgment that ALL thai women are having multiple sponsor. Many do. No doubt. Many are incredible good at keep up illusions.

But many forty year old women are looking for a savior. There is little left in the entertainment zone for a well grown woman.

And they can just as easily fool themselves into being in love. We really don’t know any of these people and judging individuals from stereotypes is bigotry.

Don’t forget that there’s a lot of farangs lying up and down about their wealth, their marital status and their intentions to thai women. Are all farangs bad? No we are not.

But if both parties approach a relationship with the conviction or fear that the other party is scamming to get what they want, the chance of the relationship being a success is pretty low.

Sending a monetary proof of confidence can easily be something to build upon.

Finally, we are slowly but surely approaching the time when the OP can travel, without excessive costs, to Thailand and see if things will work out.

I understand the warnings to Justin, and they have a place. What i react strongly to is the level of vitriol levied to the OP and his GF. (She looks like a ladyboy) That people are so sure that this is a scam, when we really have no indication that the woman is deceitful in any way.

After half an hour, incredibly cruel posters appear, exhibiting a serious lack of empathy.

Not all. Several serious posts are voicing warnings without attacking.

But the trolls who rule this group are just being mean. Accepting the story, it is hard enough to build a relationship though FaceTime or Line and texts. And the haters are certainly not making it easier.

@Bjorn *******

You are not speaking from experience. Literally 90%+ of stories like this = the Thai woman have many online boyfriends. Facts don't care about the ethnicity of the person. If it's true it's true.

@Bjorn *******

wow. You’re really assuming a lot from my comment. Xeonophobic? Not hardly. My husband is Thai.

I’m trying to be honest with this kid and help him. I don’t think he even realizes what he’s getting into. You can’t honestly tell me things like this don’t happen here all the time.

@Justin *******

also.. listen to learn Thai with Mod on YouTube.. then goto your local Thai restaurant and have a practice asking for food.. drinks.. anc basic hello etc