The embassy never provides the reason why they rejected the visa, but the gym requires a letter from the embassy stating the reason for rejection. They will only give the money back if the embassy letter says it was because of the gym.
First, I think most women, not all, but the majority, want to get married, or at least they want to wear a wedding dress. In Thai culture, it signifies respect for the elders and honors the woman as well. If my man doesn’t have any plans to marry me, I won’t even waste my time dating him.
We are talking about Chinese-Thai culture, and you know nothing about it. Dowry is for women of all ages, both old and young. We are not discussing foreign cultures.
My family happily paid, as did all my friends. Those of REAL high status perceive people who don’t pay a dowry as low-class, assuming they can’t afford it