DO YOU RISK FINANCIAL RUIN IF YOU MARRY AND GO AND LIVE IN THAILAND (30)
elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
Did she have a peen?
You can't say the whole countries females are bad, because of a few. It's like apples. Yeah there are lots of good ones in the bad, but usually there's one that's all manky and bruised.
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There's no fool like an old fool!!
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got robbed AGAIN?
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I would love to revisit Thailand, some of the best years of my life were there. As one said, there are good and bad all over but once you know the people, it is a great place to live and really cheap.
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My neighbor went there last year. He is supposed to come back next month. I will text him to find you if he can afford his plane ticket.
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Haven't you heard?
Marry a _______ ( just name a country in South-East Asia with the exception of Singapore ) and you marry the whole family/village.
Sadly, it's true. Have seen it way too often but the funny part is, those white men still come in droves!
In my many years of observation, Singaporean women are the only ones exempted. However, if you want one, you jolly well be up to their standards! They don't go for just any white guy
Not like their counterparts in other South-east Asia countries, Singaporean women are real choosy coz they can. 
Marry a _______ ( just name a country in South-East Asia with the exception of Singapore ) and you marry the whole family/village.
Sadly, it's true. Have seen it way too often but the funny part is, those white men still come in droves!
In my many years of observation, Singaporean women are the only ones exempted. However, if you want one, you jolly well be up to their standards! They don't go for just any white guy
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
But then you ask a question and none of your answers provide for it can happen, but not necessarily.
Thirty years ago I had a very nice physical relationship with a very beautiful Thai woman. Her family was very nice people. My only regret is that I didn't love her enough to marry. I have no regrets except that about the experience.
Sorry you picked a rotten apple, but you don't help your cause by typecasting based on nationality.
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You're risking financial ruin no matter where you get married.
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
straight up risk.
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
I don't think it's such a great idea to move to another country because of a partner... especially if u meet them online, and u don't even know them that well, nor know their families, friends and so on. I do not know y u left someone fool u like this in the first place
Quick question... was she younger than u?? A lot of young women talk to older men cuz they r gold diggers. A woman that is at least 10 yrs younger than u, wont be interested in ur love, but ur money. (Know this for future references, and sorry u were robbed).------ This poll is Archived ------
guysimple, never takes anything serious 
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I've just realised why so many women are single. After clicking on to various profiles, it seems many women are looking for 99 year old men. I wouldn't hold my breath ladies!!
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allthegoodnamest: I've just realised why so many women are single. After clicking on to various profiles, it seems many women are looking for 99 year old men. I wouldn't hold my breath ladies!!
That's ok, less competition for me.
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
Like any online relationship scam, there are many in all sorts of countries.
Thai is no more or no less than other countries. The thing is, if you met her on an internet dating site, that she would have to be:
a) highly educated and have a wealthy family - because many asians just aren't into computers and western dating.
b) a scammers bait - gangs and family use their women and daughters to woo a victim and then rob them blind
c) Usually was or is involved in the oldest profession and are seeking a relatively easy way out into a better life.
Having said that, there are also many that are genuine. My experience is if the girl is 15 or more years younger than a man she is supposedly interested in, then it is a very high risk proposition.
If the girl is around the same age (if the guy is older and she is also older) then there is more chance that it may be on the level. This is in Thailand.
Other Asian countries are different.
My wife is Chinese and she is slightly older than me. When we began our relationship she was very worried because "a great man marries a younger woman" - meaning that the man is usually older by about 5 or so years. But here we are now. Water under the bridge as they say.
I think that it behooves men to:
a) think with their head - that is with sensical intellect
b) be realistic and not chase children - relatively speaking (greater than 10 years age difference)
c) Plan emergent financial strategies and not take a lot of money with them
d) Always ensure that alternate exit strategies are in place if travelling to a foreign country to meet the woman.
e) Always talk with friends and/or family about the woman and what he is considering doing - accepting constructive criticism (as this will help take the emotion and the infactuation out of the situation - with thought considering the reasons friends and/or family might give that have not previously been thought of)
When I travelled to China to meet Anna, I ensured that these things were in place. It was, in my case, unnecessary - but life favours the prepared as the saying goes......
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Halv0: Like any online relationship scam, there are many in all sorts of countries.
Thai is no more or no less than other countries. The thing is, if you met her on an internet dating site, that she would have to be:
a) highly educated and have a wealthy family - because many asians just aren't into computers and western dating.
b) a scammers bait - gangs and family use their women and daughters to woo a victim and then rob them blind
c) Usually was or is involved in the oldest profession and are seeking a relatively easy way out into a better life.Having said that, there are also many that are genuine. My experience is if the girl is 15 or more years younger than a man she is supposedly interested in, then it is a very high risk proposition.
If the girl is around the same age (if the guy is older and she is also older) then there is more chance that it may be on the level. This is in Thailand.
Other Asian countries are different.
My wife is Chinese and she is slightly older than me. When we began our relationship she was very worried because "a great man marries a younger woman" - meaning that the man is usually older by about 5 or so years. But here we are now. Water under the bridge as they say.
I think that it behooves men to:
a) think with their head - that is with sensical intellect
b) be realistic and not chase children - relatively speaking (greater than 10 years age difference)
c) Plan emergent financial strategies and not take a lot of money with them
d) Always ensure that alternate exit strategies are in place if travelling to a foreign country to meet the woman.
e) Always talk with friends and/or family about the woman and what he is considering doing - accepting constructive criticism (as this will help take the emotion and the infactuation out of the situation - with thought considering the reasons friends and/or family might give that have not previously been thought of)
When I travelled to China to meet Anna, I ensured that these things were in place. It was, in my case, unnecessary - but life favours the prepared as the saying goes......
as this site is called connecting singles ,one wonders if your marriage is so good ,why r u always here?Do u get paid to give advices even when not asked?I am sure a lot of singles can do better without your advices.Thai is no more or no less than other countries. The thing is, if you met her on an internet dating site, that she would have to be:
a) highly educated and have a wealthy family - because many asians just aren't into computers and western dating.
b) a scammers bait - gangs and family use their women and daughters to woo a victim and then rob them blind
c) Usually was or is involved in the oldest profession and are seeking a relatively easy way out into a better life.Having said that, there are also many that are genuine. My experience is if the girl is 15 or more years younger than a man she is supposedly interested in, then it is a very high risk proposition.
If the girl is around the same age (if the guy is older and she is also older) then there is more chance that it may be on the level. This is in Thailand.
Other Asian countries are different.
My wife is Chinese and she is slightly older than me. When we began our relationship she was very worried because "a great man marries a younger woman" - meaning that the man is usually older by about 5 or so years. But here we are now. Water under the bridge as they say.
I think that it behooves men to:
a) think with their head - that is with sensical intellect
b) be realistic and not chase children - relatively speaking (greater than 10 years age difference)
c) Plan emergent financial strategies and not take a lot of money with them
d) Always ensure that alternate exit strategies are in place if travelling to a foreign country to meet the woman.
e) Always talk with friends and/or family about the woman and what he is considering doing - accepting constructive criticism (as this will help take the emotion and the infactuation out of the situation - with thought considering the reasons friends and/or family might give that have not previously been thought of)
When I travelled to China to meet Anna, I ensured that these things were in place. It was, in my case, unnecessary - but life favours the prepared as the saying goes......
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allthegoodnamest: There's no fool like an old fool!!
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
and in every city in America there is at least one man who has been rolled by a pro...lol
I doubt Thailand is any worse than any where else if you carry on with the wrong sort. If you have money Thailand could be a great place to live.
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I personally believe this to be true. Anything that we do whether in marriage, in business, in sports or anything, there is no guarantee. Risk is a risk.
For anyone to be well above security in any endeavor taken, one must have a systematic method where in the results are projected. Now if you are making your experience as a type cast and or stereotyped analysis like I understand Ken's point then you are victimized due to ignorance.
In any case it should not limit to pinpoint on such a bad fate just because of the origin of the place you got robbed off.
The question I have for you, is during the duration of your so called being robbed, were you a willing victim? Or were you expecting of a grand result due to your RARE AND UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE?
Didn't Anna Nicole Smith got robbed of so much inheritance? As she thought of aggrandizing her life for marrying an old man? No?
For anyone to be well above security in any endeavor taken, one must have a systematic method where in the results are projected. Now if you are making your experience as a type cast and or stereotyped analysis like I understand Ken's point then you are victimized due to ignorance.
In any case it should not limit to pinpoint on such a bad fate just because of the origin of the place you got robbed off.
The question I have for you, is during the duration of your so called being robbed, were you a willing victim? Or were you expecting of a grand result due to your RARE AND UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE?
Didn't Anna Nicole Smith got robbed of so much inheritance? As she thought of aggrandizing her life for marrying an old man? No?
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I personally believe this to be true. Anything that we do whether in marriage, in business, in sports or anything, there is no guarantee. Risk is a risk.
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU ARE IN THAILAND AND OR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
Would have you been sadder and or feel better if you were robbed by the same Thai woman in your place? Just asking..
NOTE: I heard there are so many countries that are banned to be a member here at CS due to an astronomical number of SCAMMERS... Philippines is one of them, I guess..
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU ARE IN THAILAND AND OR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
Would have you been sadder and or feel better if you were robbed by the same Thai woman in your place? Just asking..
NOTE: I heard there are so many countries that are banned to be a member here at CS due to an astronomical number of SCAMMERS... Philippines is one of them, I guess..
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And another thing: My scenario, the cost to go to a foreign country let us say about $2,500. Your hotel, your marriage license, your dowries, etc.etc..in terms of your financial capability surely you would have known where it will end? Married right? Now that is limited depending on your financial worth.
But the COST OF AN EXPERIENCE JUST TO BE WISER.....PRICELESS...DON'T YOU THINK?
So if I were you, charge your lost to a very valuable lesson. JMHO.
But the COST OF AN EXPERIENCE JUST TO BE WISER.....PRICELESS...DON'T YOU THINK?
So if I were you, charge your lost to a very valuable lesson. JMHO.
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Well Lindsey if you marry me do you think you will face financial ruin?
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK OTHER FOLKS OPINION
You could easily make it back and more in that part of the world. Few bribes to the police and a farmer, then hire a staff for a few hundred dollars a month and you could have your own cannabis plantation.
My own plan is to go diamond prospecting in Myanmar this summer, there's been a civil war going on for decades that's now dying down and so the rocks are quite literally lying around on the ground because no one has been at them.
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Obstinance_Works: You could easily make it back and more in that part of the world. Few bribes to the police and a farmer, then hire a staff for a few hundred dollars a month and you could have your own cannabis plantation.
My own plan is to go diamond prospecting in Myanmar this summer, there's been a civil war going on for decades that's now dying down and so the rocks are quite literally lying around on the ground because no one has been at them.
My own plan is to go diamond prospecting in Myanmar this summer, there's been a civil war going on for decades that's now dying down and so the rocks are quite literally lying around on the ground because no one has been at them.
And the great thing about the locals is that they have little capacity to think independently, ergo, they will unblinkingly follow your orders.
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Obstinance_Works: My own plan is to go diamond prospecting in Myanmar this summer, there's been a civil war going on for decades that's now dying down and so the rocks are quite literally lying around on the ground because no one has been at them.
Myanmar? Diamonds? You'll get killed like Leo Di Caprio in that movie.
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Lol
Raphael first of all I don't have to worry about that as 8 don't have any to begin with.
Second, being ruined is a state of mind as far as I'm concerned. So there you go Raphael. Having said that, I'm flattered.
Thanks.
Raphael first of all I don't have to worry about that as 8 don't have any to begin with.
Second, being ruined is a state of mind as far as I'm concerned. So there you go Raphael. Having said that, I'm flattered.
Thanks.
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CapNemo: You're risking financial ruin no matter where you get married.
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Thank you everybody for all your varied opinions. Just to clarify few points.:-
1. Thailand is the land of fakes. Many locals buy fake Samsung phones and tablets for a fraction of the cost of an original. Internet access for a week cost as little as a pound.
2 Even in the UK many kids no more about computers than their parents. In Thailand many replies are the work of kids acting for their parents. Online Translators are easy to find, so even if the woman don't speak any English she can appear to be fluent. Obviously the best way to find out is to SKYPE.
3. As a foreigner you are not allowed to buy property or put your name on a tenancy agreement. Think of the power that will give a scammer.
4. Everything has 2 prices, one for them and the higher one for you . The woman will have to do all the shopping for anything. Once again power to the people.
5. When she has got all your money, what then. I have heard of men ending up begging on the streets.
I stand by my original opinion elfandi
1. Thailand is the land of fakes. Many locals buy fake Samsung phones and tablets for a fraction of the cost of an original. Internet access for a week cost as little as a pound.
2 Even in the UK many kids no more about computers than their parents. In Thailand many replies are the work of kids acting for their parents. Online Translators are easy to find, so even if the woman don't speak any English she can appear to be fluent. Obviously the best way to find out is to SKYPE.
3. As a foreigner you are not allowed to buy property or put your name on a tenancy agreement. Think of the power that will give a scammer.
4. Everything has 2 prices, one for them and the higher one for you . The woman will have to do all the shopping for anything. Once again power to the people.
5. When she has got all your money, what then. I have heard of men ending up begging on the streets.
I stand by my original opinion elfandi
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I don't see anything wrong in sharing his experience. The OP asked a very personal question and it is enlightening to hear on all sides.
But on your very insinuating question, perhaps he has both, a good marriage which supports his claim, and freedom which makes it even better.
Just because a married person is here doesn't mean he's going through struggles especially if the pictures display a beautiful smiling pose which is indicative of a very healthy and happy union, no?
When I was with my love, we proclaimed the world our beautiful love and like them, posted our pictures together. While it ended for reasons I'd rather not share, it was most passionate and almost divine.
But on your very insinuating question, perhaps he has both, a good marriage which supports his claim, and freedom which makes it even better.
Just because a married person is here doesn't mean he's going through struggles especially if the pictures display a beautiful smiling pose which is indicative of a very healthy and happy union, no?
When I was with my love, we proclaimed the world our beautiful love and like them, posted our pictures together. While it ended for reasons I'd rather not share, it was most passionate and almost divine.
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elfandi: I HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THAILAND WHERE I WAS ROBBED BY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED SHE LOVED ME. I HAVE READ ALL SORTS OF NEGATIVE STORIES ON THE INTERNET. I SEEK FOLKS OTHER OPINION
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you don't have to go all the way to thailand to get robbed.
i think we tend to find what we are already looking for on the internet regarding stories. oft times one only looks as far as they need for opinions to support their own....kind of an online 'justification' library...
sorry that happened to you, but with all this negative focus, i'm sure you'll get another chance closer to home. we get what we focus on.
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