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Is it better to apply for a marriage visa in Thailand through an agent or by myself?
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What are the current views on Sin Sod in Thailand, and how is it typically handled after weddings?
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@Tim
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probably because it’s Thailand and there are lots of European Retirees looking for Brides
Also it’s a Patriarchal Country where Women have very little say in most of what goes on there
What are the current views on Sin Sod in Thailand, and how is it typically handled after weddings?
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@Tim
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look up the origins of this practice on Wikipedia
Originally the brides family paid the groom a dowry
What are the current views on Sin Sod in Thailand, and how is it typically handled after weddings?
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@Kevin
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if she is
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years younger than you
You are a Paedofile
What are the current views on Sin Sod in Thailand, and how is it typically handled after weddings?
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Flat right out refused to pay anything
it’s a Hindu tradition anyway
Paid for the Wedding that is enough
Wife happy with that so don’t care about what the family may think as I’m not married to them
Why do some Thai people seem to take advantage of tourists?
Peter
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Happens all over the World in Tourist Spots
Locals think it’s easy meat
What are the security concerns and user experiences with Revolut in Thailand?
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Revolute only have a provisional Banking Licence in UK which may now be removed
Push transactions should always be avoided if possible
Do I Need to Submit a 90-Day Report for My DTV in Thailand?
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Good advice
Are currency exchange companies in Thailand fussy about the condition of GBP notes?
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@Andy
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I’m not a really a Tourist
Spend 5 / 6 months there every year since 2009 as I have a house in Bangkok
Always take good clean £50 notes to exchange at Superich
Should I need any more I use Wise to transfer into my Thai Bank Acc always good rates and fees
Are currency exchange companies in Thailand fussy about the condition of GBP notes?
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@Brandon
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well said , but they are happy to give you notes with marks on them
with the excuse that you can still spend them
Are currency exchange companies in Thailand fussy about the condition of GBP notes?
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@Andy
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atm ‘s in Thailand only give out Thai Baht notes
And the rates and charges are eye watering
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