What challenges do expats face when bringing their Thai girlfriends back to the USA?

November 6, 2023
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Bruce *********
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Edit: She is a US born citizen who was raised in Thailand from a young age. Her parents give her a roughly $5,000 (150,000 baht) monthly allowance and her parents are loaded as they own hotels and resorts in Thailand. She didn't move to the states because she thought he has money.

I'm just curious but has anyone ever brought their Thai Girlfriend or wife back with them to their home country? A buddy of mine brought his girlfriend back to the USA in August. She thought he was very attractive because he was light skinned and was her first foreign boyfriend but realized that he is barely considered average here. She has since started making "friends" on instagram and tries to go out to hang out with these other single guys. I told him it's over and he should not have brought her back. Not only that but he was making about $3,000 a month working remote over in Pattaya. Now that money is barely keeping the lights on and they don't go out because it's hard for him. He isn't old either. He is 34 and she is 22.
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The post discusses the experience of a 34-year-old man who brought his 22-year-old Thai girlfriend to the USA, revealing challenges faced by expats. The girlfriend, raised in Thailand but holding a US passport, has begun to explore new social opportunities in a different cultural setting. Community responses highlight concerns about financial stability, age differences, and the dynamics of relationships when transitioning from Thailand to the USA. There are suggestions for the man to reconsider the relationship due to signs of disinterest from his girlfriend as she adapts to her new environment and encounters more attractive local prospects.
Chris ******
Got to be trolling
VaiAna **********
Sounds like majority of the women and men here regardless of race . Americans think they're better than foreigners 😂
Rosslyn ********
1. Why on earth would he go back in the first place

2. She’s definitely going to leave him. The only reason the passport bros get women is because they’re foreign. They’re all basic in their home country.
Rob ****
never take the girl to the west as it is a rare one that won't be corrupted.
Jo **********
she gross and grub
Mikki ***********
This happens more often than nought. I hope he cuts his losses. Experience and Wisdom comes at a cost..
Anthony *********
She will disappear on her own i hope
Svetlana *****************
After reading this I feel like a failure
Bruce *********
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Kreaton *********
Rick ***********
He wants what what is between her legs and she wants what is in his wallet. Time to move on.

Tell her the vacation is over and it's time to leave. If she complains, call Customs and Border Protection in the US and turn her in.
Jo **********
@Rick **********
She is a US citizen - wake up
Bruce *********
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@Rick **********
She makes more than him.
Terary **********
"He is 34 and she is 22." - money can't buy you love but it can buy you a younger girlfriend. Unfortunately, the value of money is determined by the economy and the value of money is far less in the United States.

I am seeing more of statement and less of a question but going with the theme, the wife would be smart to divorce him and take him for all he is worth. He would be smart to leave the US and let her figure out how she wants to support herself.

Maybe she could get a job? Bahahahahah
Zack ******
Id say you have a pretty good chance with her. See if your friend will allow you to test her to see if she is commited to him then enjoy her as long as you can then finally tell him to send her back when you tire of her or she cheats you too. Your friend made a huge mistake and his eyes werent open to what thai girls are.
Alistair *********
Best advice i ever received on my first visit to Thailand back in ‘94. ‘shag them don’t marry them’
Dave *********
Yeah never bring them back.
Karl ***********
Run, don't walk....tell him that
Dennis ***********
She’s a gold digger. Sounds quite common.
Bruce *********
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@Dennis **********
She makes more than him.
Vini ***********
Henry ********
Send her back
Greg ********
$3000 lol, that only covers the rent in the us. what a dummy should have stayed in thailand
Ed ********
DHL, ship them.
John *****
It appears that there are so many innocent numpties who have made this mistake.

For anyone who is even thinking of such a move read the book “Private Dancer” by Stephen Leather-an excellent book
Ed ********
@John ****
but mines different.
Jo **********
the USA is racist against Thai people. They reject many applications
Bruce *********
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@Terary *********
It was shitty. I was told Indians have a bad reputation when they visit Thailand.
Terary **********
@Bruce ********
That's rough. Fuck em.
Terary **********
The US is just racist.. We're not particular about the the race.
Bruce *********
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@Jo *********
Thailand is racist towards me. I am Mexican but that nationality doesn't exist here so they think I am Indian even though I look nothing like Indian. I have been stopped from entering places with people sayin "Mai Indian".
Jo **********
@Cris *****
good point
Cris ******
@Jo *********
I think that’s just the US. Hey the southern border is wide open? Haha
Alex *********
Lol if she’s going out with other dudes than it’s on him
Steven *******
Run brother run,
William ************
Another dreamer fool ,

not much to be said about this nonsense as this is par fir the coarse , she never lived him she will never love him . If he wants a life get rid of her a quick as possible .
Thomas *******
Send her home
Tulip ********
Troll
Giovanni ****************
Lesson learned
James *********
Bruce Frausto, listen to the lyrics in Steely Dan's "Do it Again" from FIFTY years ago 😁
James *********
@Bruce ********
listen to the lyrics in Steely Dan's "Do it Again" from ONE year ago 😁
Bruce *********
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@James ********
Find me a song made in the past 2 years and I will listen to it.
David ******************
Join a creative writing class for comedy writers,
@Bruce ********
. You could do stand up comedy about this topic … How did your “buddy” get a Tourist Visa for his Thai girlfriend to visit the United States? Unless I missed a part of your story, and she visited on a Fiancé visa? Perhaps I missed she is of the educated higher class… share some clarity about this buddy’s girlfriend…. Because you imply without much sarcasm your buddy’s $3,000 monthly “remote” income is going to how Thai girl friend… Hmm

Does Thailand have stand-up comedy clubs?
Bruce *********
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@David ********
Just found out she get's a $5,000 a month allowance from her parents. I think she found out out she has better options.
David ******************
@Bruce ********
why don’t you update your own post to say the Thai girlfriend was born in San Francisco and moved back to Thailand, where she met your “buddy,” who’s a Low So in the USA…. she learned about his low financial status after she returned with him to USA — now she might leave your “buddy” for a more prosperous $$$ guy and relationship. Nothing learned or gained from this post. Come on
Bruce *********
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@David ********
why don't you read through the rest of the comments because I've already posted how she was able to go there
Bruce ****************
What do you expect from a girl from Pattaya! 🤔🤣
Johanna *********
Gross.
Darren *********
There endeth the lesson.
Greg ********
22 year old and found her in Pattaya, say no more
Aaron *******
Warning: Men in the US are crazy and obsessed with Asian women. The amount of attention, pickup attempts and offers an Asian female will receive in the US is overwhelming. So an Asian lady landing in the US, will suddenly feel like she is the most beautiful and desirable lady in the World. So it's not surprising that a beautiful 22 year old, is testing the field. She's feeling the same way we feel when we land in Thailand.
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
@Aaron ******
She learned the truth. 1k-5k baht is crackhead price in America 😂. Now she’s making real money 🤙🏽
Albert *******
@Aaron ******
exactly!!!
Stéfan ********
22 is too young. A person's brain isn't fully developed until 25, people go on living their silly phase until somewhere in their late 20s. That was a baaaad investment on his part and she will drive crazy until she dumps him, mark my words.
Thi ****
This is funny!!
Aaron *******
Seriously, what do he expect from a 22 year old. 22 years old is 22 years old, no matter where she is from. SMH.
Lily ************
She already checked out bro!😂
Felix ****
Sounds like a typical fantasy story.
Albert *******
I think if a man meets a beautiful Thai girl in New York City and she brought him back to Bangkok with her , he’d probably act different too and her as well ! 🤣🤣🤣

It’s that simple law of supply and demand in effect ….
Laurence **********
Seriously! 🤣😂🤣
Us *****
What a dumbass? He was living like a king here but with 3k in the states, instead he is living in proverty. There is nothing special about America, the roads are just bigger. You got gun violence, ghetto ass people, homeless everywhere, and crazy inflation. Tell hisbass to dump here and move back here for another piece of meat.
Andrew *******
@Us ****
u forgot the drug epidemic ,😂
Stephenie **********
RENT, no buy is the golden rule with anything to do with Thailand
Mitchell *******
Is this a joke post?? 1st rule, never bring your girlfriends/wives to the west. It will either be bad for her, or be bad for you.
James **************
Would never happen to me, I mean wtf would want to live in the uk, not me and I tell em that....
Carl ***********
That's what most do I know a Thai girl got married only a month went Germany then met a Dr she fxuked first on over now to the next idiot bought her 2 mil gold new Everest and building 6 mil house she will wait till another comes along then off again, she's done it all her life
Stein ***********
Daniel ******
Stay here , they go money mad over there and man shopping 🛒, plus the superiority complex when they come back , ugggg
Ken *************
She is an American Girl with a US passport raised in Thailand. None of the comments here will be relevant.
CT *******
Same Story. Different guy
Gray ******
Women are attracted to resources.
Paulo **********
Stay away from the bargirls!
Tony *******
He should of educated himself more. Welcome to Scamland.
Mike ******
I had traveled to Asia for work and vacation many years prior to moving here. I didn't come here to get a wife or gf, but rather because I love the people and the countries in Asia far more than i love the screwed up US, so I would never consider returning to the US for more than a visit, but "put the shoe on the other foot"! Would anyone be happy living in the US on that type of income? I think not! Also, anyone here that thinks the US has more to offer should stop marrying children here and improve their income to support a wife already there. This story tries to make the girl look bad, but honestly I think she is doing the right thing to improve her standard of living and guys that do this should consider that before taking a woman to the US or any other western country.
Quinn ********
Can you blame her? She’s 22. I assume attractive. She’s gonna get lots of male attention. She’s looking for the upgrade. Most women at 22 are. Be they Thai or western or whatever. Your friend didn’t do the math correctly. Whatever he was making here in Thailand had a lot more value. Life teaches you lessons and sometimes those lessons aren’t cheap. Cut her loose. Take the pay cut and pack your bags for BKK .
Bonnie *********
@Quinn *******
That's a problem form the start, doing the math.

Believe it or not, Thai people are people. Really.
Justin ********
Get a Dog instead
Steven *******
@Justin *******
🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's what I did
Albert *******
@Justin *******
exactly! 🤣🤣
Steven *********
I brought the woman who is my wife to the US. We took time building an in person relationship over 5 years as I traveled back and forth. We then had a traditional Thai Buddhist marriage, but did not register marriage in Thailand. This was followed three months later by our US marriage. To get her to the US I hired a US born atty living in BKK and applied for a fiance visa. Took about a year to get done I chose the fiance visa because I wanted her to have a three months in the US to decide if she wanted to stay before having a formal US wedding and working to change her over to a marriage visa and get her a green card. We are now married over 10 years, of course with ups and downs due to cultural differences. I should also say she was about fifty and I was 55 when we met.
Charles ***********
I bet he thinks strippers like him too
Darren ******
She is looking for a rich guy in his country , get her back home and then dump her
Darren ******
@Bruce ********
150k out here in Thailand for a Thai girl is good money but in America, it is not that good of an allowance.
Bruce *********
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@Darren *****
Found out some more info. Her parents give her a 150,000 baht MONTHLY allowance and they are super loaded. They own resorts and hotels in Thailand. So it wasn't about the money.
Bonnie *********
@Darren *****
The perfect point. Women won’t either. If it works, it’s because it is a partnership.
Darren ******
@Bonnie ********
he won't find a rich girl 😂 and once a man finds what he wants he doesn't look around for better

I've had my partner 20 years
Bonnie *********
@Darren *****
And what was he looking for in Thailand? It doesn't go one way only.
Robert ***********
🤣🤣🤣 You had me at "Pattaya"!
Steven *******
@Robert **********
i was going to say the same thing 🤦🤷‍♂️ they will learn 1 day
Heath ***********
If you are going to be in a relationship with someone who you are bringing to the United States that person yes 10 years age difference max. I would say 2 years or less probably best IMO. You want someone who will be if similar values and life history. I have a Phillipean woman friend here in the United States. She said knows a few Phillipean women married to older guys with young guys on the side. You are going to want an actual freind in life not a girl who could be your kids age with power over that person. It ain't going to work in the West.
Heath ***********
Martin **********
@Heath **********
USA, Europe, if she is so fast distracted from her partner, will not make any difference.
Heath ***********
@Martin *********
The original post was about the United States . I admit knowing nothing about France or Belgium laws. I hope it is still good for you in the future. Here I would never try it myself after my old American born wife's money grab. They can take everything away here very easily.
Martin **********
@Heath **********
That would in my case , not change anything if we went to live in Thailand, Philippines, Belgium or France. We got a long story together.
Heath ***********
@Martin *********
key words. Live in Thailand. You bring her to the United States she's gone.
Martin **********
@Heath **********
Some Philippine women, could fo that, but not a girl with the right mentality. My wife, 30 years younger, far from a child at now 34, never been in that. We have a very normal life, living in Thailand, as a real couple.
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
She found out 2k-3k baht is crackhead prices for freelance 😂😂😂 in America. Now she is knows her true value out of Thailand🙏🏽👊🏽
Chip *****
Do your research. Similar stories abound on YouTube and elsewhere.
Cris ******
Ya $3000 in the US is barely making it. But hard to understand but if it’s a girlfriend don’t bother. So many farangs get scammed and honestly most of the time it’s their fault.
Cris ******
Haha so it is delusions. Guys that come here to find a wife or girlfriend come to escape people like you. Western woman who are a nightmare to be with. Not saying you are a woman or man. Or western or not. But your. I want to fight about and argue about anything even though it’s a known fact kind of mindset
Bonnie *********
@Cris *****
Yeah, I'm ok with that. When you come to a country to "get" by whatever means, a girl, then you deserve getting taken to the cleaners. We're not a commodity.

If you want the agreement that you're describing, then you get what you get.
Cris ******
@Bonnie ********
or I just hope I’m misunderstanding you
Cris ******
Right…. So a Thai girl saying oh darling I love you I virgin you only man for me while she has 4 other poor lonely farang boyfriends isn’t a scam… so your ok with that. But when a farang tried to provide and care for a girl. And “gets taken to the cleaners” it’s ok. Well good luck with your delusional mind set.
Bonnie *********
@Cris *****
Your words were getting scammed; aren't the Thai women getting scammed at the same time? I have absolutely no problem with western guys getting "scammed" - if scam and procure come up, then I hope they're taken to the cleaners; it simply implies buying people. It is simply exploitation.

I'm happy for your good marriage, and I know of many good, Thai/western marriages; but every guy who comes to Thailand to find a wife/girlfriend that is not a partner, deserves everything they get.
Cris ******
@Bonnie ********
that’s not what I’m saying. At all. I’m married to a Thai lady and she’s amazing. But you hear all these “horror” stories of farangs getting scammed by Thai girls. When in reality if they thought for a second it wouldn’t happen.
Bonnie *********
@Cris *****
I find your comment interesting, the poor farangs who come to a country for the purpose of "procuring" a partner are not getting "scammed".
Lincoln *******
It is pretty clear that she is/was never in the relationship for love and he gave up his competitive advantage. I think one should be 100% sure the intention of both parties in the relationship before taking such moves.

To those saying "never bring your girl home" i disagree, but you need to ensure it is the real deal. If your gf is 10+ years younger then there is a chance she's not with you because of your golden personality...
Bruce *********
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$500 a month rent in Bangkok vs $1800 a month. I couldn't believe it.
Lincoln *******
@Bruce ********
yeah he didnt think that through 🤣
Bruce *********
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@Lincoln ******
He moved back to NOT take a $400 a month pay cut from working remotely in Thailand. He $2,600 a month salary would still be great over in Bangkok.
Lincoln *******
@Bruce ********
fair enough, that would definitely play a big part in a young woman's decision making when coosing a life partner - 'can he pay the bills'

Anyway he better off to move on i would say
Bruce *********
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@Lincoln ******
I think it was love but since he can't take her out as much as he used to and the fact he could barely get by may have changed things for her.
Martin **********
@Lincoln ******
Yes, but is mostly, the girl saw an opportunity and not fell for the guy. My wife, never would even think about these things.
Lincoln *******
@Martin *********
agree, mindset is a big part but your case is slightly different to this guy(Thailand v US).

My wife is also from the Philippines but we met overseas (not in my country or hers), then we moved to Aus, she is now an AU citizen and we live in Thailand together after 18 years of marriage.
Martin **********
@Lincoln ******
Mine is 30 years younger. I not brought her home, but out of her country, Philippines. We live in Thailand. We knew each other 6 years, before making that decision. It is not about age, but mentality.
Bob **********
@Lincoln ******
Of course she wasn’t in it for love! The guy is not very smart.
Daniel *****
Looks has f*ck all to with it, all about the money.
Bruce *********
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@Daniel ****
She makes more than he does. I think her idea of a good looking guy changed when she moved to the states.
Bonnie *********
@Daniel ****
That's the agreement he entered into, isn't it?
Rogerio ******
Wait, this is a serious post??...
Ruth *******
Naomy ******************************
Poor guy! I hope he will make a wise decision.
Albert *******
Heard this story with MANY guys who brought women back to the states with them from other countries too . Not just Thailand , but also many European counties as well . Truth is , you never know how a woman will behave, ESPECIALLY a young woman . They are by nature , SUPER unpredictable and ALWAYS looking for the better deal . This can happen even with a woman you find right in your home town . And with the many social media platforms today (where young women gets a plethora of attention from random guys) it makes things even more unpredictable as these young women today have lost their sense of reality, at least until they’re in their 30s and can’t find man to be with them more than just for sex. Your young friend is in a great position as a man . He’s got the BEAUTY of time on his side . So he needs to cut his losses and learn to be alone for a bit and focus on self improved and let the parasite have her freedom . She’ll be calling him in a year , but by then he’ll have already moved on to something better ! Men with health and even a LITTLE cash are in a super good position in almost ANY country if he can be patient .
Albert *******
@Bonnie ********
who said anything about being special ? You’ve gotten way off track and picking a fight with the wrong man . I suggest you take your post and comments elsewhere . Can’t explain to a pig she’s a pig . She’ll just oink at you . 🤣🤣🤣
Bonnie *********
Bullshit, and there it is, your misogyny.

What protections and freedoms would those be? The US is currently in ~130 wars. Did I hurt your feefees?

Keep that crap in your own country, ok? You're not special in Thailand, even if you think you are.
Albert *******
@Bonnie ********
you really need to just shut your mouth . Without soldiers in the west , or the country you live in, you would probably not be free . You’re an ignorant moron of a women to disrespect all the brothers and fathers in your country who gave their lives for YOUR protection and freedom . Sounds like YOURE the self entitled one. So you feel the same about police too ??!! Haha . You must be a women with super powers . Or just a super big mouth
Bonnie *********
@Albert ******
You know exactly what I'm talking about, honey. You think this soldier thing makes me see anything but entitled? It doesn't. Most entitled people on the planet; and with a chosen career field to kill people, yeah, that's a hard pass.
Albert *******
@Bonnie ********
well actually the friends I speak of are soldiers honey . They don’t go to foreign countries to specifically exploit women . They go on orders and came back with wives or girlfriends from previous duty stations . Yes any woman who uses a man for only money after he takes her to his home to be with him IS in fact a parasite ! Just like any man that lives off a woman is a parasite . Works both ways . And western men are no different than men from the east , so I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about ! 🤣🤣🤣. And your use of the word “ exploiting “ women is ridiculous! Most “interactions “. Everyone gets what they wanted . So Save the feminist dramatics
Bonnie *********
@Albert ******
When you go to other countries to, as someone upthread noted, to procure a woman, I hope you get burned every time. You are exploiting them and get pissed when they're not subservient. Then you can call them parasites; without acknowledging that it is you exploiting them. Western men mentality is so transparent.
Billy *******
Dopey. Told ya so.
Tobin ********
Live and learn.
Moadi ******
With 3000$/month you are considered poor in Usa?
Moadi ******
You are kidding me 😅
Lisa ***************
@Moadi *****
definitely!
Jorge ****
@Moadi *****
$3000 a month sometimes is not enough to cover rent.
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
Never bring them back to your home!!! We are here because we got no game back home😂😂😂
Wilhelmina ********
It's this guy again with lots of things to share out of his real, handful existence. Amazing!
Ken *************
Well the elephant in the room - How did a 34 yo with little income manage to get 22 yo Thai girl a visa to go to America?
Ken *************
@Bruce ********
yes he updated the original post after I pointed out this info was buried in the 100+ comments.

With. $5000 a month allowance and a US passport she doesn't fit a typical expat + Thai girl relationship. I don't think this group will have anything to offer in the way of relationship advice for them
Bruce *********
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@Ken ************
She was born in the US but moved back to Thailand at a young age.
Mikki ***********
@Ken ************
thats rough Bro. His income is on track and should increase and max out over the next 10-15 years.

The typical worker takes home $3,308 per month after taxes and benefits, based on the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ken *************
@Bruce ********
Ok, thanks. With 95 comments can't expect everyone to read them all. Might want to add critical info to the original post.
Bruce *********
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@Ken ************
It's been answered already.
Ruth *******
@Ken ************
bingo! I’m wondering about this story as well.
Brandon ******
I'm almost fifty, fat and bald. My wife is 34 and beautiful. She has been in America for 3 years with me and I don't worry the tiniest bit. Granted I could have procured a 22 year old head spinner, I chose wisley and went for a hard working farmer girl. She works hard and makes good money and treats me like a good husband should be treated and I do the same. Nothing better than a traditional, hard working Isaan girl
Mikki ***********
@Brandon *****
you married a unicorn . Well done sir. May you both be blessed with many years of happiness
Brandon ******
@Bonnie ********
I agree and completely didn't mean it that way
Marc *********
@Jeffrey ******
yeah met a girl that QAs nikon cameras at a factory a while back, 15k a month after 10 years of working there… definitely different mindset than girls in bangkok
Goa *****
@Brandon *****
"procured" 🤮
Bonnie *********
@Brandon *****
This is a disgusting comment. "I could have procured ..."

Makes me hope every Thai woman takes every western man to the cleaners.
Jeffrey *******
@Bra****
agree...Isaan girl, no tats, no alcohol, no kids, and a factory worker making circuit cards and nike apparel. You can take the girl out of a bar, but you can't take the bar out of a girl. 24Δ
Jay ********
Just kindly kick her back to Thailand 🇹🇭 she will be happy to reunite with her parents
Colliflowers ******
He need to start from scratch lol,, leave her in the US and go back to Thailand.
Tony **********
Big mistake
Jorge ****
$2600 in LOS goes a *lot* farther than $3000 in USA. Simple math. Now she realizes that too. In LOS the going rate is $30, while in USA is ten times that. Sorry for the guy.
Mikki ***********
@Bonnie ********
the guys cock made the decision....but all that glitters isnt gold.
Jorge ****
@Bonnie ********
you got it! I still see grown men still acting like 12 yos. No joke.
Bonnie *********
@Jorge ***
Then people need to grow out of being a man-child. You get everything you deserve when you think you’re buying a person. I have zero respect for men who try to buy others.
Jorge ****
@Bonnie ********
some folks get in trouble, and others too, as a result of incorrect beliefs. He thought bringing the girl over was like bringing the LOS scene to his bedroom, as if a souvenir. Then they would live together happily ever after. Walt Disney made those fairy tales for children. I feel sorry for those who did not grow up. What happened to these two, if true, is practically tragic. Have seen this several times already, and it does not end well, like a Disney story.
Bonnie *********
@Jorge ***
Why are you sorry for him? He knew what the unspoken agreement was.
Edna *******
Time to go back home. Looking for money, sorry.
Bruce *********
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@Edna ******
As stated she makes more than him. Her parents give her a 150,000 baht a month allowance.
Kuan ******
The first red light is what does the girl do and where did he meet her or got to know her.. a lot of bad experiences occur because men n foreigners usually pick their mate from pubs, bars disco.

Second - for me 22 years old is still immature for a serious life time relationship which your friend intended. Case of different expectations.

Third - your friend should check out the girl background before he partake notions of a life time with the girl. Usually the foreigner will end up supporting her whole tribe - just so u know.
Bonnie *********
You know men ask how much it costs for a Thai girlfriend or wife on this page. Well, they get what they pay for.
Sonik ***********************
Never ever bring a woman back to the matrix because you are just setting yourself up for failure. Stay in Thailand and live like a king or return to the United scam and live like a stressed peasant as inflation and bad politics rapidly ruin it.
Mikki ***********
@Sonik **********************
worked for CPS, i know San Francisco and sorrounding counties very well ..I agree with you 100%%%
Mikki ***********
@Bruce ********
Your truly blessed and not like 1 out of 2 Americans that live at the poverty level. You got a good life in the USA...well done sir 💖
Bruce *********
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Sonik ***********************
@Bruce ********
Is that living solo or with a woman you brought back from Thailand? For me its the opposite, Thailand as a whole is a lot more peaceful especially coming from San Francisco and if you know anything about the city its an easy choice for Thailand over this dump & sadly I was born here.
Bruce *********
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@Sonik **********************
My quality of life is better here in the states than when I was full time in Bangkok. More options and things to do for me but I get what you are saying.
Bob **********
Anthony ***********
Good for her…got to the USA…now she doesn’t have to settle like back home…
Edgar ************
First mistake was believing modern day Thais are interested in long term committed relationships, that just doesn't happen. It's statistically known as being the most promiscuous country in the world with the highest rate of infidelity in marriage. Age gap is irrelevant at that level. Secondly, bringing ANY woman from a developing country back to your home country shifts the power imbalance. Now she's the prize, and you're the average schmuck. People tend to think illogically when they are in love, so I'd urge this individual to learn his lessons quickly and make his choices with a more objective evaluation next time. Dump her immediately and move on.
Dorian ********
wait wait, you're saying a 22yr old girl is shallow and dishonest....?!
Bonnie *********
@Alexis *****
The point went way over your head, didn’t it.
Bonnie *********
@Dorian *******
Or a man at any age?!
Rich *******
This comical video from the 80’s should be a required training manual for guys even considering bringing chicks back to a 1st world country! Skip to the 2 minute mark:
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Ricky ******
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when in Thailand. When the girl goes to a Western country she soon realises much better looking men around her age are available.
Colin *********
@Ricky *****
that's the problem when people 'looking for love' look with their eyes.
Bruce *********
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@Ricky *****
You hit the nail on the head.
Istvan *********
No offense but making $3000 that'll be barely enough for him/them to survive... I guess on that money he played a "king" in Thailand... Totally understandable if the girl is looking after someone else who can provide her a better life... Don't make any sense for her to move into a foreign country and get the worst life than she has before... I'm sure back in Thailand it was a lot of partying, he bought her a lot of stuff, etc... No this is all gone.. Of course she will be looking after someone else... Better to send her home... Or find out how to make more money because as we know money can solve the problem....
Jorge *****
@Istvan ********
the girl working and paying for herself is not an option? She should find a job and pay for her bills and rent
Marc *********
@Istvan ********
so you’re a simp and waisting your money while she spends nothing? 😅
Istvan *********
@Ron ***
tell me what is so funny and I'll laugh with you 🤣
Istvan *********
@Jacqui ********
I don't know that but I have a Thai girlfriend myself. We have been together for more than 3 years. I'm lucky because our relationship is not based on money. She has a job, never ever asked me to send any money (She is not a bargirl, not even a cashier in a bar 😂 Because know that's the first thing sad people will comment 😂 We living together in Thailand. I pay the rent, bills, buying food, all the stuff... So all her money is hers and she can do anything with that money... But I'm sure if i start providing less, it doesn't matter how much she loves me I'm sure slowly she will start looking after a better option. And I can understand completely. 😉
Jacqui *********
@Istvan ********
your post makes the most sense of this situation .
Franky ******
Please contact , Thailand Bound ....
Anthony ***********
Xxx
Zoe ******
@Anthony **********
such maturity in your comment. Getting older but no wiser must be sad.
Keith *******
Sad to say sounds like a lost cause. He should cut his losses now.
Pertti *************
She’s a keeper✍️
Paul *********
Hypergamy - women never stop looking for the bigger and better option - rent is due everyday. If shes posting online shes ADVERTISING (women dont approach).

He was the prize in Thailand, she will see him for who he is there.

Your friend is the only one to blame for not setting firm boundaries.

Give them an inch they take a mile.
Dylan *********
@Bonnie ********
bruh the first thing on your profile is about lgbt - get a life
Frank **********
@Paul ********
give her 8 inches instead 555
Jack ****************
@Bonnie ********
I don't think it was misogyny, but cultural sexism. Also statistically defensible. But there are reasons for it.
Arun **********
@Pa**
you’re right.
Andrew *******
It's called naivety
Andrew *******
@Paul ********
Tate is the ultimate mysogenist. ...that's why so many guys believe the shit he espouses
Bonnie *********
That says it all. I hope you get what you deserve.
Paul *********
@Bonnie ********
I'm a fan of Tate but I don't want to be him. Are you going to argue with thousands of years of evolution and say women are all different, treat them differently? that sounds like a recipe for disaster again.
Bonnie *********
@Paul ********
Women are women. Okay Andrew Tate want to be.

You certainly made my point.

You don't know shit about women, or relationships, or pretty much anything except for your own PR.
Paul *********
@Bonnie ********
women are women - nothing I said is misogynistic. Are you challenging my point and saying that the more you do for a woman the more you get? aka submit to a woman and give her what she wants? that is always going to end bad for the man. Its 2023 heres a modern book for you on modern women
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Bonnie *********
@Paul ********
"Them"?

I always love the misogyny that I read on here.
Paul *********
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VaiAna **********
Smart girl . Who wants to date a guy who can hardly pay the bills .
Lincoln *******
@VaiAna *********
he is fishing in the American ocean now, a guy who cant afford the bills doesn't have much bait 🤣
VaiAna **********
@Lincoln ******
many fishes in the ocean so no great loss to him or her 😂
Mikki ***********
@VaiAna *********
Its ecomics brother. In Thailand On 3k he could cover everything...Location, Location, Location 💙
Jorge *****
@VaiAna *********
real women pay the bills and rent, if you think like that you have never real dated
Lincoln *******
@Marc ********
hah exactly, i think he would have been better off taking the pay cut and staying here, at least he'd still have his gf too
Marc *********
@Lincoln ******
in canada 3k is average salary, still broke but in the US ain’t no reason to be making 3 k… my tech job in canada is 50-100 k a year at the best… in us you should be starting at 80 k which is our 100 k… guy needs a better job… and in hindsight i need to get me some us dollars… but 3 k usd here i eat takeout and restaurant twice a day, have a huge condo, travel and do whatever i want… in canada id be getting by on netflix and frozen diners 😅
Lincoln *******
@Marc ********
very true, but even if he was the same age, he still broke 🤣
Marc *********
@Lincoln ******
considering the age gaps i see in Thailand 22 and 34 ain’t that bad
VaiAna **********
Lincoln *******
@VaiAna *********
especially one a decade older
Rod *******
He should keep banging her as much as possible because she will be gone soon
Mark *********
Rod *******
@Mark ********
you're weird
Mark *********
@Rod ******
it ain't complicated, work it out or keep strolling
Rod *******
@Mark ********
what are you talking about?
Rod *******
@Bonnie ********
who says I'm a sexpat? You moron
Mark *********
@Rod ******
wear a raincoat, don't add anymore complications
Dâu ********
@Bonnie ********
don't be salty because the reality exists, that yes, in Thailand he very much is considered a fantasy by a considerable demographic.
Bonnie *********
@Rod ******
Typical sexpat, women throughout the world reject you.
Rod *******
@Bonnie ********
typical woman. Denying whats obvious
Colin *********
@Bonnie ********
that's funny 🤣
Bonnie *********
@Rod ******
Well aren't you everyone' woman's wet dream.
David **********
@Rod ******
Rod has wisdom beyond his years and he is correct. You can never get back those lost times.
Loran *******
Everything in this world is based on 2 factors ,Availability AND Geography
Loran *******
Think about it this way ,people in certain parts of the world would explode in jealousy and even literally kill to win the hand of a beautiful woman but once they go to europe or north America ,japan etc where beautiful women are abundant ,they dont feel the urge for that anymore ,that's availability.Social ,Economic and Religious factors are all based on Geography.Depend on your mind set and ethics ,some geographical areas can be heaven and some hell ,for you,irrevalent of the fact that you were born and/ or raised there
Stephen ********
Please keep us all updated with this saga, maybe it will help someone in the future 🤦
Bruce *********
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@Stephen *******
I told him to stay but he moved back because they were going to slash his pay by 20% because cost of living there is much lower. I think he realizes he should have stayed and only make $2600 a month which is still comfortable for a lot of people there.
Al ********
Phil ******
@Bruce ********
this is a private matter between your buddy and his girlfriend and you should not air their relationship problem here. Steer clear of this.
Kreaton *********
@Lana **********
steer clear 5555
Lana ***********
@Bruce ********
you clearly can’t give him any advice, but Hee is not the first one who brought a girl to the uS and got dumped
Andrew *******
@Jeffrey ******
language is The most important factor 😜
Phil ******
@Jeffrey ******
done good point. I now speak Thai and my wife speaks English
Jeffrey *******
@Phil *****
add 'language' to that list, in the top 3 on your list.
Phil ******
@Bruce ********
ok here's some advice next time he talks to you....."You have to work out your own life buddy-talk with your girlfriend" or "I'm not the right person to ask-go book in a therapist"

Are you an expert in Thai western relationships? Differences are

Culture

Religion

Language

Climate

Food

Finances

As well as age.

Steer clear
Bruce *********
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@Phil *****
He is asking me for advice so I won't stay clear. I told him to stay in Thailand. He moved back because they were going to drop his pay 20% because cost of living there was cheaper.
Phil ******
@Bruce ********
steer clear
Bruce *********
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He is not on here and he brings it up with all of his friends.
Devin ********
Andy **********
Too big of age difference and that girl is from bkk
Dan ********
@Thomas ******
yeah, maybe she has, or certainly will.....
Bruce *********
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@Thomas ******
I agree with you. Age gap is irrelevant.
Andy **********
@Thomas ******
congrats. But almost 100% of the time I see this bad situation happen it's with a bk or Pattaya girl that's too young and wild. My wife is 2 years younger than me and from buriram.yes she deals with my shit but I try not to give too much hell
Thomas *******
@Gordon ******
,is it, we haven't noticed.
Gordon *******
@Thomas ******
big age difference?
Thomas *******
@Andy *********
, age is irrelevant,....honesty and faithfulness are important.

I'm 61, my wife just turned 38,...we have got on fantastic for 6 years now, in Thailand and on Australia.
Brad *******
He can't just bring her into the USA without going through a 2 year visa.applcation process. Something's off there
Dylan *********
@Casey ********
its time for climate action... i got my covid 19 vaccine, we can do this!!

From: California
Casey *********
@Srini *****
Checked your profile pic. Ya I understand your comment 🤣🤣🤣
HarryHappy *********
@Brad ******
He made up the story!
Srini ******
@Casey ********
wow what an ahole
Casey *********
@Bruce ********
just go to the Southern border and walk in. Brandon will welcome you and fly you to the city of your choice. Hell he'll find you 5 star accommodations!!!!
Carsten **********
@Brad ******
took us one month and 10 minutes of interview.
Brad *******
@Bruce ********
ok that's the only way that would be possible
Bruce *********
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@Brad ******
Found out the answer. She was born in San Francisco while her dad was working there. They moved back to Thailand when she was a baby. I assume she has an American passport.
Bruce *********
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@Brad ******
I'm going to ask him about that. How did she get so lucky when even married people have a hard time going to the US.
Noel *********
Run.....
Dylan *********
Never westernize your girl
Dylan *********
Goa *****
Mart *******
Chainie ******
Sounds like the 22 years old wants to have some fun.
Tony *********
So what's the question ??
Paul **********
@Jorge ****
brought.
Jorge *****
@Tony ********
the question is if somebody bringed thai to westerland.

And it is also important to us to read this warning
Wayne *********
Tell him send her home. She is looking for a richer guy from what your describing
Marc *********
@Wayne ********
exactly, we go visit your mom ka, dump her and go find another one, you ruined it my guy 😂
James ********
@Wayne ********
Direct , too the point , and TRUE !! Well put !
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