Are Thai Girlfriends Expensive?
Published: September 25, 2021 - Reading time: 5 minutes
» Updated: October 19, 2024
Many have heard stories about ‘Thai mail order brides’ and Thai women taking advantage of foreign partners for money, but how true are these stereotypes? Are all Thai girlfriends expensive?
Supporting a Thai girlfriend can be relatively cheap or expensive. Much depends on her lifestyle and how much she spends each month. If she’s used to luxury or can’t support herself, she’ll need more financial help from you.
There are many factors that determine whether supporting a Thai girlfriend will be expensive. Let’s explore some common circumstances in this article.
Your Thai girlfriend needs to support her family
In Thai culture, daughters often provide for their parents in old age. If your girlfriend regularly sends money to her parents, this ongoing expense may fall on you, especially if she has no sisters to share the burden.
If she has children living with her parents, providing for them will add to the financial responsibility. Factor this in when deciding on a monthly allowance.
Your Thai girlfriend works in a bar
If you met your girlfriend while she worked in a bar, go-go bar, massage parlour, or another venue in the adult entertainment industry, supporting her could become costly.
Many women in this line of work are there to make enough money to support themselves, as they often lack the career opportunities or education for well-paid jobs.
If you’re uncomfortable with her earning money by sleeping with other men, you’ll likely need to subsidise her income until she can pursue a different job or business. However, some bar girls continue to work despite telling their boyfriends otherwise, and some have several foreign boyfriends sending them money. These scenarios are common scams in Pattaya.
Your Thai girlfriend expects an expensive lifestyle
Some foreign men enjoy spoiling their girlfriends, but if your girlfriend had a foreign boyfriend who gave her a lot of money each month, she might expect the same from you.
Stories about men buying properties or vehicles for Thai girlfriends are often exaggerated due to the importance of saving face in Thai culture, leading to unrealistic expectations. Additionally, if your girlfriend previously earned high amounts working in nightlife venues, she might expect to maintain her high disposable income.
Your Thai girlfriend is 20+ years younger than you
If there’s a large age gap between you and your girlfriend, she may expect financial support and expensive gifts. Ladies involved with older foreign men often anticipate being taken care of financially.
Your Thai girlfriend is in debt
Thailand’s household debt has reached record levels, and many women may be burdened by debt. However, due to cultural norms around ‘saving face’, your girlfriend might hide her financial situation from you.
Be realistic about her financial circumstances and ensure she is honest with you about any debt.
Being realistic about your Thai girlfriend
If you're concerned about the costs of supporting a Thai girlfriend, assess her financial situation and her family responsibilities. Some men refuse to give money to their girlfriends, but if you’re in a relationship with a woman from a poor background, this attitude might not be practical.
Establishing a breakdown of her monthly expenses, including support for family, rent, and debts, will give you a clearer understanding of her financial needs. All women are different, and the costs will depend on her lifestyle and priorities.
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