@YT *******************

here it is, clearly states "too much for me..". If it is 'too much for him, then he doesn't have enough to spend on that, therefore he doesn't have it. You can only spend money once. Sounds like he has other needs requiring that money.

@YT *******************

please take the time to read it, as I took the time to type it. And note the lack of petty insults from me. But carry on as you were, I was just offering my opinion, which others agree on.

@Michael *******

I'll show you mine if you show me yours. I'm going to take a stab in the dark here, and say, you don't have 1 million in any bank. But I hope you do, for the sake of the child. And 20,000 baht Toys probably not the smartest move. Invested wisely that increase to cover the cost of car on their 18th birthday. Or toward a university education. They won't be complaining about a lack of cheap plastic kids toys as a baby. But I don't know you or what you do for income, or your earning potential, so maybe you've got it covered. But f#ck me, go easy on the hookers, or that 1 million will be gone in 12 months. You've got more hookers as friends than I'd know what to do with on a long weekend. Which one is your baby mother ? But if you succeed without a lawyer, and yes its worth asking the question, you could let us all know how you went about it, and all that is involved, your time, and any additional or hidden costs etc.

*I'm sure that's not your real name or facebook account anyway.

@JD ******

I haven't heard. And what's with your use of capitals ?

@Tony ********

I think he's replying to your comment. And I guess he knows you talk about the UK, which is why he says "in the USA.....". And it actually his comment makes perfect sense.

@YT *******************

we are not talking about our money, so hardly trolling, as perhaps you are doing so now. So the gentleman OP is asking why the need for lawyers involvement when proving himself the father (as you need to do if you are not married to a thai). It is the OP's reply to a comment of "that is too much for me", that concerns people including myself, that if he doesn't have 20,000 baht for such a need, what will he do all through the child's early life, 16-18 years, each time there is a need for just 20,000 baht. What if serious illness or injury or accident to any of the family, causing himself or someone to be unable to work, and earn an income ? Certainly they won't be getting married then, could be a problem for some. But most importantly, is the child going to be raised in almost poverty. Just because a lot of the country lives in poverty, doesn't make it ok, and certainly not fair to chose to bring a child into this world. Toys, clothes, holidays - no chance. Education and healthcare. And how will that child end up at 20-30-40 years old. In the UK we laugh at how it is so much easier to have a child, than it is to adopt a pet dog. My own sister refused an adoption of a stray dog, yet has two children herself. Refused an adoption of a stray dog as not suitable, but she could go and conceive or give birth to a child the very next day without a question asked. Back to your point, you say "no-one asking about education" - does that mean everyone's concerns are not real, or don't matter ? This is now the point of serious concern, and far outweighs the original post of "do I really need a lawyer" which should say "I can't afford one, so do I need a lawyer to prove I'm the father". You then also say "thai kids can go to thai school" and yes of course they literally can, nobody said they can't. I think this has gone above your head, maybe due to the language. What the dude says is like, that there will be so many problems arising from a thai kid with farang parent, either at school, due to not speaking fluent thai, as much english is spoken at home, or problems at home and family life, mostly in communicating with the father, as they only speak little English. And let's not forget, the guys English is not very good. So they will learn English at home, from someone who speaks not the best English. What nationality are you ? Do you know any farang with kids in thai school.

Which do you think offers the best all round education ? Thai school or international school ?

And with many of the major benefits not being directly 'educational', the question should be "which offers a child the best opportunity in life, thai school or international school".

What would you want for yourself ?

What would you want for you child ?

Do you now get the point ?

I'd be concerned for myself if I didn't have 20k baht for any need, but to bring a child into the world knowing this, is quite wrong.

I don't need to insult you with petty, veiled and passive-aggresive insults. 👍

@YT *******************

who is talking about money ? Who is stating their wealth, claiming to be rich ? We are just saying the true factual costs of an international school education. if you think a child has the same opportunity of success going to Thai school, compared with international school, then that shows a lack of education, intelligence, and common sense by yourself. then I'm sorry for your kids.

Name 50 countries.

@YT *******************

she's right though.

@YT *******************

where do your kids go to school ?