Not quite true. Some of us have had relationships with women we meet on dating sites. There have been a few that were only looking for money, looking to improve their lives and they weren’t bar girls.
I’m a similar age and have had some very good relationships. I now have a very sweet lady.
There are many Thai women that see farang as an opportunity to improve their lives. There are some that are looking for a loving relationship. It’s a bit of a minefield.