What I have found is bar girl or normal girl, you will be asked for money in some form. Probably better to "Rent" over there and save yourself a ton of heartbreak and money.
That's funny, I just had a Thai girl try to give me money before I got on the bus back to Bangkok from her village. I refused, but she still handed me like 600 baht. Just have to find the right one bro.
Three lies you will hear dating women in Thailand 1. Me love you long time (or until the money dries up) 2. No its not contagious (it was)3. No he is my brother
@brucef310 easy: some people opt to take their pensions over in a lump sum (not a good idea). And, some people’s pension income alone is insufficient to sustain them here. So once their savings are depleted, they’re in big trouble.
I met my Thai girlfriend online. We talked online for a month before I went to meet her in person. I stayed in Thailand with her for a month, and now we are in a long-distance relationship and planning a future together. She has never asked for money, and on the occasions that I have sent her money, she has told me that I don’t need to. I am 52 and she is 40 and smoking hot.
I met on TF also. If anything the Thai lady wants to look after you, not looking for money, non-controlling and if you are honest and true she supports your freedom of adventure if you want to adventure, and she is happy to find a good man. A lot of what Rob says of course will not apply to everyone. I like that Rob can warn the jerks and idiots, however I found it rather easy to sort through what I wanted to find a beautiful mind, heart, body thai sweetheart.
Now in traveling for my 159 days and talking I have met only one bad story, one where he is sick in Sweden and she chose Thailand over him, and about a dozen very happy stories. Two with Canada that are long term with older children and living a happy life. In Thailand I did not go to places such as Pattaya, Jontien, Hua Hin, etc and traveled rural and off the tourist path, and I am a quiet sort, so no bar stories, etc My TF connection has proven loyal and true and I see her very respectful towards my being happy. There are a lot of different stories I see on these channels. A lot that are from rather hardened men in their thoughts towards thai women, usually based on experiences with younger women.
Thai women will date you but they will want one of their friends go also. In my case, it was always 4 or more of my wife's friends. And boy did we go places in a van with them. I paid of course. My wife died on the 24th and I miss her a lot!
The more I watch this channel, the more it becomes crystal clear that you go to Thailand for you, not for someone else. All of your personal weaknesses will be highlighted pretty darn fast there.
Go anywhere for you first. That's the biggest problem with these expats. They chase the women first. Women are fickle, inconsistent and can be capricious. Those aren't qualities you can base a future off of.
Good information! And it it often takes real life experience to learn the lessons. What appears to be more regular is that people get lost in writing checks their hearts can't cash. And the ladies have had years and years of experience! I think following your advice of not dating initially, getting boots on the ground and a daily routine established would bear more ripe fruit. Slow it down is what I hear. And, it says something about the starving men from the west and the current culture here in the USA. It is not a friendly place to be single. Thanks for your videos! Hope you continue your rise back to health in all fronts of your life. Peace
ThaiFriendly is not all bad. Obviously, it's better to be there and meet someone in person. But if you're planning a trip from abroad and want to have a date when you get there, it's a viable option. I started 3 months before my trip and narrowed it down to one person. We had a great time and I've been back 3 more times this year to see her. It takes a while to figure out who's who on the site. There are a ton of clunkers with some good ones sprinkled in. Use common sense, avoid the bar girls, freelancers, women who get too affectionate too quickly, ask for money, etc. There are women in their early 30s with a kid (probably being raised by Grandma in the village), darker skinned, who aren't competitive with Thai men. But they can be good for you, especially if you're older. I wouldn't hesitate to try TF in advance of a visit. Just don't rush into anything.
100% under those circumstances TF and the like are a good idea. I covered that a long time ago- so I need to include that next time I’m talking about online dating. Thx.
My solution is to vet, vet and vet. Always be looking for red flags, don't get too emotionally involved. You play the long game. Study those who have failed. Remember, if considering any level of relationship, vet their friends and family. Lastly, if scammed, accept it, walk away and learn.
No brother, definitely your best video and I haven’t seen any others, lol, but you are speaking the truth and I am very much appreciated as a guy living in New York married for 30 years lol
I’m 68 years old American retired. I lived in Bangkok for three years up until about a year ago. I moved back to the states for now. This video is spot on. Before moving to Thailand I visited Bangkok staying for three months. I dated a Thai woman that was 46 years old at the time . She was divorced. Worked as an accountant. Had a new car. Very attractive. Always dressed nice. She would only see me once a week. And if I asked for more she would get nasty. I eventually ended it. Because of her once a week thing and her temper. Others I met were either looking for a walking bank. Or I just weren’t interested. And five of them drank heavily to the point I thought they were alcoholics. I’m talking about sloppily drunk on the first date. The last woman I dated was during my last two years. She was nice to a point. But again with the childish temperament. And the last year her throwing fits for the most ridiculous things. Especially if I didn’t like something she did. I never dated or met anyone younger than 40. I met a lot but mostly as I said one time thing. Because I could tell their motives. I also didn’t hang out in bars and rarely drank alcohol.
You're almost 70 though. You're a bit on the older side for someone in their 40s and early to mid 50s. You're better off with widow perhaps. There are many of them in Thailand in their 60s and still pretty healthy
@@andrewcarlson2178 lol there aren't many 45 year olds clamoring to be with a 60+ something year old. In countries like Japan and South Korea most would rather remain single if they can't find a partner that appeals to them.
Had a girl from ThaiFriendly last week…. I knew via ThaiFriendly; hadn’t met yet… but within two weeks “Can I have $$ for school. I promise to pay you back right away…”. She also works with her mother running a small biz and I think mom put her up to it…. Need less to say, I put the foot down and reprimanded her that she does NOT do that. That that it’s not appropriate at this point in time. I mean I haven’t even met her face to face. She said sorry and now I think she is resenting me or dealing with the shame or both…. Men need to man up and NOT simp. I don’t freaking care if you’re a 4. Have some dignity.
@@resetwithrobb Well Ill re approach her and try to make her feel not so un comfortable about the situation. Hopefully she will have learned a lesson and gauned some experience on how when asking for $$ is appropriate
I met my wife through an introduction and we had 2 months of chaperoned dating where anywhere from 1 to several of her friends came along. That was 24 years ago and I think it does still go on but certainly not as long. Yes, I treated but things were very inexpensive back then and I enjoyed the process. Her friends and family were all nice people and it gave m a chance to learn about her as well. I have seen comments where guys get frustrated with this after one chaperoned date. In a way, the introduction almost felt like an arranged marriage, but I am sure the friend made a better choice for me than I would have on my own and I loved the process. And yes, 24 years later and we are still together,
The question is, is it worse than if the guy, in his home country, didn't "buy" the woman (knowingly), and did expect love, and then got taken to the cleaners? The ultimate answer is: don't judge people.
Thailand is a great place to live but like all places has its pros and cons. If you want to p4p then thai women are a great fit. Imo id find a filipina and bring her to thailand. You get english, traditional Christian values, and a willingness to adapt to your culture. Ive had friends get lucky with vietnamese women too. Loasian women i heard are loyal too. Think outside the thai box when it comes to love.
Thai-American here! If you plan to date a Thai woman, especially one who comes from a poor background, there are dating nuances that you must be aware of. Even if your Thai girl is not a bar girl, more than likely she's from a rural village far far away in Isaan, southern or northern Thailand. She's living in Bangkok and working at a low-paying job to send money back to her parents and maybe, to her child. If you don't already know, Thai society is a communal society where the community/village takes care of each other. If there is a problem, the community steps in to solve it. On the other hand, most Western societies are individualistic where each person solves his/her own problems. When you enter into a relationship with a Thai woman, her issues become your issues, including money issues! When she is having money issues, she won't ask you for money but expects you to step in to help solve it. As a Westerner, your attitude is, it's my girlfriend's money issue, I am not getting involved. Her thinking is, you're sleeping with me so you must give something back in return. Trust me, if you choose to ignore her money woes, it will change the tone of your relationship! Your inaction will result in resentment and anger! Her friends will try to convince her to break up with you to find a more generous foreigner. There is no right or wrong here, it's the reality of dating in Thailand as a foreigner! If you can help your Thai lady financially, that's great, but be warned that if you guys break up, you don't get any money back!
I agree with these points.... As I always tell the younger guys in the USA "you're just another jockey in the horse race...some days you win a weekend, some days you're last"... Seems this is the case in Asia as well.. play chess, and keep your cards tight to your chest..
Robb, one fact you do not mention is that many Thai women have had very bad experiences with their Thai husband(s), so they are no longer interested in dating Thai men. That’s why so many of them are on TC & TF looking for nice/honest/rich/warm/friendly farangs. Thailand has the highest rate of adultry of any country in the world. I met my 55 year old Thai gf on TF three years ago, and we video chatted for 8 months before I could get my OA visa during Covid. I’m 70 now and she is awesome, beautiful, hardworking, kind, friendly, and an excellent chef. We hang around nearly all the time, have similar interests, workout together, laugh together, and enjoy ourselves together immensely. It’s why I enjoy Thailand so much more than America.
This only applies to older guys 45-55+. Does not apply to younger guys. Here’s what I would do if I were 55+ in Thailand. Hire a live-in maid. Interview 20+. Pick the one that seemed the most interested in me (eye contact, body language, friendly, etc) + single and no kids. Hire her for 15-20k a month. For the first 3-6 months it’s straight business and vetting her, and especially to establish the foundation of the relationship as provider / caretaker. Once that was established and she passed the tests, turn it into a relationship with the same founding principles that the business transaction was initially agreed upon. This is the safest and best bet for guys… if they are smart enough to do it correctly
Robb, thank you for "Pointing Out the Elephant in the Room!" Thai women put far higher demands on foreigners that they would never put on a Thai man, which indicates that Thai women already know what not to expect a Thai man. And what they really want and don't want from a foreigner. In the 5 months that I have been living here, I have come to the conclu that I probably won't be staying here long term! Thanks again for the content!
Thanks for sharing your perception on these issues…and they do have value. More importantly for you is just get well. Many people don’t realize how good it feels to feel good, until they don’t. Be well brother…..
Evening robb! After a go go dancer set me straight,saying find a nice lady,at a market,shopping,hospital,etc.not dating or like me,take your time,i am so gratefull to her,difficult as it was,did find my partner of the past 24 very happy years,food poisioning i had them all some hospitalised,now buy fresh and took up cooking at home as a hobby no more probs.and probably saved a fortune,good newyear to you,family and friends,regards.
@@regnorse i was a young fit guy back then and had 4years experience of pattaya,the owner of a bar i drank in asked me if i could take care of his daughter and her boyfriend who came for a holiday,he would pay all expeses,i agreed and they wanted to go clubin it,so of we went and when sitting alone keeping an eye on them,i met my now wife who was also alone on holiday,hey!i baught her a drink and then she baught me a drink,she had also stayed in europe for 11years and could speak a some english and german,then i learned some thai,so here we are thanks for your question,regards.
Keep in mind that there are more women in Thailand than men. Most Thai women do not like Thai men because the men ussually have more than one girlfriend. If u see a Thai woman with a business, the business was probably paid for by a man. Thai women also have a thing called a secret boyfriend. It is not uncommon for an older man to marry a youngerThai woman. The busimess or house are normally put in the womans name. If a Thai woman likes u, they are usually upfront and ask if u have a girlfriend or if u are married. Visit many places and u will see what I mean. Stay away from those secret places that most farangs do not know of and u will be okay.
Robb. I surely appreciate the thoughts and advice. I am seeing that thai woman and dating are a complex situation and I am sure it takes some learning and perception to understand things. I am headed to thailand on a retirement visa and going to see how I like it. I would love to meet a good thai woman they are beautiful and fun. but I am in no hurry and I am also pragmatic and take my time. so I will see how it goes and how I like thailand as a retirement way of life
That sounds great. Maybe try the south (Jomtien, Hua Hin), the north (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai), Isan (Ubon, Muk-Da-Han) and where you feel most at home?
You sound balanced and perhaps a lot is similar to me. For myself, I was in provider mode for so much of my life that the new concept of "what do I want" was the biggest hurdle to my retirement happiness. Meeting good "true" friends and a partner is as much serendipity and chance anywhere in the world. I watched some videos on scams, untrue women, heartaches in Thailand however to be honest as a retired engineer and business man who studied social and psychology as a hobby the videos fir me were more of a scare than a necessity. You have to decide that part for yourself of course. Lots of very happy relationship stories here in Thailand and thet can start in any place. Just be true and honest, watch for the so called "red flags" listen to your instincts .... and the strongest i believe is know what you want and what you are willing to give. If you are attracted to Asian physique ladies a bonus. I am confident you will meet good women, patience. Decide beforehand if you will accept children or poor family as there are also a lot of women here that are self sustaining and will ask you for nothing financially if that becomes a measurable for you. Enjoy retirement 😊
Over 20 yrs ago watched an amateur beauty contest in Phillipines I giggled when winner was asked what she wanted to do she said " I want to meet an American and go an live in America "
Hi Rob Interesting video and comments. I met a very nice, honest older Thai lady(60s) from Chiang mai on Thai cupid site. I'm retired (70s) with good pension and savings and realized she would need financial assist when I met her so I accepted that reality and was willing to help her out. I didn't go into the relationship with blinkers on and don't feel taken advantage of but then not every one is as fortunate as I am. Find someone close to your age and realize you will be required to help out financially and you won't be disappointed. Common sense should prevail or suffer the consequences.
I’m with you. The fact that I enjoy helping makes it a real challenge. I feel I’m achieving a good balance with Fawn. She is great but the village culture , while so interesting, raises regular challenges. I enjoy these (God only knows why) but it still requires I manage them correctly for my best reasonable outcome….
@@resetwithrobb I agree that village culture introduces many challenges that I don't deal with in a larger city like Chiang mai. Everyone's circumstances living here are different and also their solutions. Best wishes.
I'm in Chiang Mai too and I see many couples here like you and all seem to be happy . I think it's partly to do with the city . My first visit to Chiang Mai was in 1980 and it changed a lot since but I still think it's the best place to live in Thailand. About 20 years ago I had an article published in City Life entitled my Shangri-La. The place is very spiritual and full of Lanna culture,Buddhism and Arts and Crafts. There is some nightlife but it's not in your face and bargirls are virtually zero . The expat community is very different from other Thai cities . I'm not surprised you could find a woman of 60s suitable for a partner . I know several ladies here available in their late 50s who would make ideal partners . Woman of that age are generally very kind and caring. I think a guy in his 70s shouldn't look for a young hottie, it might kill him 😉😜
@@consulthai I totally agree with your assessment, its a beautiful city and the locals are very accepting of diversity. I feel out of my element when i leave the city, not to say that there are not other wonderful places to live in thailand its just where i found a suitable partner. It reminds me in a way of my other favorite city Kyoto for a variety of reasons. Thank you for your comment and best wishes.
You can't become emotionally involved with women right away. If you meet someone online that's not available don't wate anymore of your time. Nothing good will come of it.
Few good Thai ladies are online to search for marriage. Most online woman are looking for wealthy foreigner. These groups of women are searching for luck, so foreigners get into the same money problems. Actually, there are many types of Thai women. It is usually classified by social status. It is common for the poor looking for money, but the rich Thai ladies with high social status do not want your money. Some of Middle class ladies still want money from foreigner, but many ladies in this group do not aim at money because they want the true love. Few rich Thai ladies want to marry foreigners, so if you aim at middle class ladies, you will have higher chance to succeed.
I think online dating is still stupidly easy in Thailand as long as you're not a simp (any girl who asks for any money before meeting up front thinks you're a sucker and isn't afraid to burn her bridge with you as most women who view you as a prize wont try and pull this crap) and you vet very aggressively, which is pretty easy to do when you can have well over 100 matches with only a few days of swiping.
Good point mate regards keeping to ones self as much as possible ...thats what i try to do ..just close friends and close family ..even then it can be a pain in the ...
Just like most dating pools its the top 5% of guys that get the top 20% of women. Most thai guys i met are terrible with women. The older they are the less successful they are. I think all things equal a thai women would pick a foreigner because it different and has potential future benefits
At this point I live in the house and drive the car I’m paying for. Much cheaper than in the States. I’m paying off about 70k thb in debt, doing a legal marriage, pre-wedding photos (10k) and setting a date for next year. We’ll use the gold plus 100k baht to marry. The parents are decent people and I want to do something for them.
recent sighting: young, tall, pretty thai girl under 30 with over 55 western male, average looking, together for dinner at a night market. from casual observation, a couple....didn't seem like a vacation wife deal. he seemed awkward, not in his element. head scratcher
Good morning, Robb! I had food poisoning once while in Brazil and I know exactly where I got it...Limeade at a beach restaurant. It took about three hours, and my body wanted, whatever it was, out as fast as possible. Led to some embarrassing moments since I wasn't close to home. It was fast and furious. Didn't last long, thankfully. Do you know what you ate and where? Maybe you already told us in a video I missed. I am thinking I should talk to a psychiatrist rather than post anything in here about my relationship. I am in the process of trying to end it...again...after three months of getting along for a week or so followed by some pretty bad arguments. I am never sure if it is my fault or hers. I can say she is just a bad-tempered woman. Not affectionate at all and usually rude. But, in her defense, I did some shitty things too. I look at her like a splinter now; if you mess with it, it works itself in deeper, but you can't blame the splinter for being a splinter. Hopefully, my guilt won't interfere this time and it is finally over. Man, I am too old for this sheet.
Your writing contains your answer that you are not happy in this relationship, thus the natural response is leave this woman that is a bad match for you and find your happiness. You probably should ask yourself why you even got into this relationship so you understand yourself better. I can speak about myself and say I know when I am in my feeling of a natuesl environment that I feel good in.
It depends on what you're looking for in Thailand; if you're a younger guy like myself and know the score before coming to Thailand and you just casually date, hook up, go to the beaches etc. and see it for WHAT it is and NOT more than that (managing your expectations), it is the best in the world; are you trying to find eternal love (though it probably will exist in 1% of cases, admittedly) then you are better to look elsewhere; it's like Disneyland: everybody wants to go there for a trip but nobody wants to spend there for the rest of their lives riding "The Space Mountain" for eternity....play your cards correctly.
I met my Thai girlfriend online, we've been together for almost 3 years & is great. I'm 72 & she's 52, owns an apartment building & her family owns a couple orchards in the mountains. She does a lot for me like finding me a condo to rent, scooter, etc. She has 2 of the cutest little grandkids & I'm planning on moving there for good in a couple of years.
It's funny about men speaking foreign languages. I speak Japanese, and I remember guys that would learn Japanese from their girlfriends. They would run around speaking female Japanese. For instance, asking for a beer in a bar. You'd see a 250-pound male saying, "may I please have a beer pretty please." Instead of just " give me a beer !
I met a women online that is a farmer who's parents passed away. We text every morning and night all the time. I am from the United States and haven't made it that way yet, but may go in April. She says she is willing to wait for me till then. She is 53, very pretty and in good shape and I am 58. I have a feeling she used to work in the bars by seeing a few tattoos when she was younger. Not sure, that is perfect sign but who knows.
She may be legit. Impossible to say at this point right? They will all tend to wait or say they will die to the limited opportunities for many women here. The frequency of texting is a good sign tho. Pros are too busy texting multiple guys to maintain that pace.
@resetwithrobb yes she just woke earlier, and we'll text till I go to sleep. Tomorrow morning, we will start again when I wake. Been going on for the last 1 1/2 months
Very interestingly, and in someways, sort of sadly, maybe I’ll say, although not to judge. And I really really mean not to judge because everyone can make their own choices. But the guys that do any kind of pay for play, they have it the easiest here, and they have no relationship problems at all so I don’t know how many rocks I can throw at that glass house I’m not sure.
@Nordic_Sky too true. I once had an 8 year mia noi relationship in Bangkok , about 30 years ago when I was not permanently living in Thailand . She was smoking hot and I was smitten with her ..until I wasn't..but that's another story . One day we had a big argument and she went AWOL . I never felt so lonely being in Bangkok with all the other girls available.. but I was only interested in the one who took off . Broken hearts are dime a dozen in Thailand, both ways. Have you ever heard about the Pattaya flying club without a parachute! Balconies are fatal . Fact... Thai women can be very alluring, much more than most Anglo chicks . I'll go out on a limb here.. partly because their limited english.. why, because instead of engaging in some deep conversation like climate change,etc you're focused on the physical and spiritual. Maybe combined😉. Another fact..once you're into Thai women it's very difficult to revert to Western again. It's like an addiction . Since this video is about dating,I'll say this; Western dating concept doesn't apply . Sure,they call it dating sites but it's a misnomer. It's a variety of aims , if they're after money in exchange for sex it's a soliciting site . If it's requests for money for relationships it's a Thai cultural matchmaking site . If it's a scam, it's self explanatory ,not a date . As Robb suggests trying to make contact with Thai women in a cafe who smiles at you .. to me that's a red flag, she is soliciting. Or just smiles as it's normal in Thailand. Maybe striking up a conversation in a shop or say in a hospital or some other public service place is better..but ,say Thai Friendly is more purposeful . They're on there for a reason,you just got to do some investigation, interview, resume... There is a process,they do their due diligence too, partly to see that you're not a no hoper beggar. I don't blame them . Why would they want to hook up with that? I guess if you want to go on a date you could do it with an escort. They're trained to do western style dates.
I’d say that most guys that have trouble dating in Thailand, have some of their own underlying issues. They’re also probably in Thailand because of various problems. I found being with Thai women the easiest thing in the world.
Robb I just found your channel and your info fits more than some of the other younger guy warning channels. I myself retired here from the US at only 50 and only arrived 2 months ago. (this is my 2nd time here) I have been dating an Isan girl (message lady) who is my age @ 49 with okay English. My problem is I didn't really want a gf per say and this one doesn't take the 3x's hint that I want less commitment and more friendship that may or may not turn into full romance. All times I have told her you cannot leave your stuff at my place (to which she thought I was mad at her). I keep explaining I am not, but the language barrier doesn't help. Incidentally I am in level 2 language courses. I will say she is very much living a poor lifestyle, but also has not asked me for 1 dollar. She also pays for things. I am afraid of long game tactics. She has kids but at first lied to me about having any. Thoughts? (appreciate your advice)
Look at my dating playlist. Lots there. Massage is a huge red flag. They understand us better than we typically realize so it’s possible she’s understanding your motivation to not be Ina relationship, but many ladies have few opportunities so they can be very reluctant to let go of one no matter the circumstances. Kids- boys or girls- makes a if difference. Maybe she has boys if she’s hanging tough like that?
She has one of each with the youngest being a boy. My biggest problem is with this one hanging on so tight with literally zero commitment from me, it keeps me from actually dating here and there. My long time friend who is familiar with Thai says every older massage lady is a retired bar girl. Thanks again for your thoughts.@@resetwithrobb
I had a severe case of food poisoning in Thailand lasting a week or 2. Nearly had to be hospitalised. My diarrhoea turned literally into green pea soup appearance.
Ever listen to Coach Corey Wayne? He says a lot of same things you do and provides great relationship advice. However mostly discusses western relationships but says what he talks about can be used universally.
Some people can step outside the cultural aspect of living, dating, and marrying someone from another country. Love is love, respect is respect, let's start there. Why would an American man want to date trying to represent himself as a Thai man. The American man brings so much to the table, let her appreciate and respect that as he appreciates and respects her. Finding a man who is more reasonably matched in maturity and age is an ok thing as long as they are well matched and willing to build together in every aspect of life as a couple. She dates Thai men, but will not date Western men unless they can provide a financial agreement...............WFH. That is so bizarre. Are Western men losing themselves in every manner of being a man just to be with a Thai woman. Never a red flag when taking the time to get to know a man on line.................sophisticatred conversation, healthy flirting, and just overall getting to know him through his words, and how he presents in writing and conversation.............that's ok and I don't understand why it is considered a red flag. Don't have to sleep with him when you meet, but he will know by her actions that the wait will be worth it. Texting is important and gives the couple that continued contact and connection to flirt and keep him on his toes and definitely interested. Be proud to be an American man, different in many, magical ways and you will draw her in just because you are being true to yourself. Keeping it simple and giving her the respect she needs from you and in return the respect she gives you. Learning both cultures to balance and maintain harmony might not be easy and I am sure takes time. Learning the language is defintiely something she will appreicate and will only benefit you in the long run. Feel better. Sorry for the rant.
Valerie you need to watch more of Robb, your paragraph is hard to read but is filled with western thinking and bad analysis. The beauty of Robb is his deep analysis of Thailand and relationships. Robb answers and makes sense of most of the issues that most western men take a lifetime to learn or lose fortunes over.
@@majlew222 May I ask if you are male or female and then there is always the possibility of your being transgender and is your country or origin, Thailand. Thank you.
I hope you don't mind this feedback from an experienced RUclipsr. I love the titles of your videos but you take a long time getting to the topic. I suspect you're losing a lot of your audience in the first few minutes (I'm 2:40 in, still wondering when you're going to get to the three lies). Check your audience retention curve on a few of your videos. I could be wrong.
I appreciate the thought. Not sure I care about my analytics too much. This really isn’t a money making venture. My average view duration is 8-9 minutes. No idea if that’s good or not. I generally start out with a general update on things or whatever it is I might be thinking and I try to blend that organically into the specific content. I would likely be unable to articulate as to why I do it this way, but this I what I like to do. It’s a nice hobby. Specific content is available in my book if someone “wants it all and wants it now”. All the money goes to my son. That probably sounds weird but that the truth of it.
I know Right? On of my scammer stores- I gotta circle back to that one day. I mean that guy really looked rough. He looked like 10 miles of bad road- he’d clearly led a rough life, and he was with a Thai 6 ( 7.5 in the west) and everyone at my table was like “what the heck is he thinking??..
Know more couples that met and have long relationships(many years) together after meeting on Thai friendly. Never talked to or met anyone with a success story from tinder or badu or FB.
Ya U got some kinda weird frequency going on in this video, but I still laughed my ass off, maybe not your best as U said, but still VERY entertaining !! Glad U Re-Leased it !
Nothing g really. I had a popular dish here (which was not the cause), Muu-Mo-Deeng (red pork). Ironically I had this at The Mall Korat, our largest mall. The meal was ice cold and I should have known better.
There's a great noodle shop near Wat Sala Loi, on the right as you turn under the arched entry to the road. You will not be disappointed. @@resetwithrobb
I can't tell you how many times I have been in a situation, either culturally, personal interaction or with relationships with Southeast Asian women, that I formed a question on the solution without a clear answer. Everytime, I watch your channel, you seemed to have run into that same question but you found out the answer, through analysis and I thank you. But, there are a lot of commenters here who have no idea what the conversation is, much less to analyze the solution...LOL.
Thank you for saying that. I only take down comments that appear to be intentionally hurtful (my a-hole rule), misleading to others (whether innocent or not) , or hate speech of any kind.
In my limited experience there are mostly traditional Thai women who will "date" but they won't have sex until they get a commitment and then there are the freelancers? The number of women who will date and have sex w/o a commitment seems much smaller than in the West, but then again, I mainly only use online sites. I don't know where else to go to look. I slightly older than you but otherwise a very similar "paygrade".
Mate, I love your content and you make it clearer and clearer with every video that WHY TF would any Western guy want to be in your shoes ?? No Thank You !!! Been to Thailand many times. mainly PFP but had a close encounter recently (with a 10/10 bar girl) and thanks to RUclipsrs like yourself and "Thai Talk With Dan" I escaped relatively unscathed... But seriously mate , you do not come across as "Living The Retirement Dream" ...quite the opposite actually .... Cheers Steve
You say Thai women prefer a Thai man. 20-25 years ago a woman having a farang boyfriend or husband was a status symbol for Thai women. Are you saying that has changed?
Oddly, it’s both. She can be frequently looked down on as a likely sex worker to get a foreign man, or that maybe she didn’t give what they call “a good Thai man” a fair opportunity to have her and just “sold out”, but at the same time they’ll be jealous of her new life opportunities. It’s strange. I’ve seen all this and verified it’s all extremely common.
your presentation seems to show that there is genuine concern for your viewers, a compassion, if i may so say. dating, falling for, and developing love , cross culturally, is almost always more successful when age appropriate. insipid 24 year old women or girls yet, especially in LOS, is a snore, an embarrassing detour on a man's journey to contentment. She knows it (if she knows anything which can be debated) you know it and the scene becomes a shambled farce. a woman, settled in years, wearing her life's experiences in her daily activities will always always be a source of comfort to an age related foreigner (read white guy in my case). the wealth of emotional nutrition from such a woman is sustinance to go the distance.
Brother, you have a nice channel, but this video is way too long for the topic. It took you seven minutes to get to the 1st lie. This is really a 6 minute vid. Get to the point and keep it moving!
That’s super true. Your competition drops and your pay grade skyrockets in the north / more remote/ non-tourist areas. Out here I get offers from ladies all the time and in the city I’m near invisible….
@Paul_in_Thailand - you’re not without a point there. I suppose for me it’s 2 reasons. I like to know what’s going on around me, and I really want to know to the best reasonable extent possible that I’m in the legit situation with my fiancé and her family. I may be wasn’t as I should’ve been last time and that cost me dearly.
Robb - I'm interested in what kind of salaries you are seeing for Fawn and for the other Thais you are acquantied with? In my experience a Thai person working at the bank or with some standard administrative job, etc. - might only be making $500 per month (max = $1,000 for a VERY good job ). ( so Yes - a retired falang is tremendously more wealthy ) Not to mention the fact that 50% of the jobs here in Thailand used to have something to do with the Tourist Industry and 90% of those disappeared during COVID ( and the tourism industry has still not recovered ). In my experience...it's not uncommon for a retired foreigner to have a "disposable income" that's 5 X (or even 10 X) what the Thais around him are making.
Same thing in Thailand is same thing in other 2nd or 3rd world nations. I’m in Africa and same thing. A man will let his wife have a mzungu boyfriend if she is getting money or vise versa
Con artist aka 'confidence trickster' meaning they get your confidence first then trick you later. So a scammer is basically a con artist. From the sound of it you are advocating not to get involved with anyone. Considering it is easy to lose it over someone in the west why take on the extra risk when you know there is a very good chance that they well be after your money primarily. Am I right, wrong or cynical? I don't know. Perhaps just hire someone and spare the heartache.
Thailand 🇹🇭 is sounding like Colombia 🇨🇴. They both just play better games than Western women from the USA 🇺🇸 or Canada 🇨🇦 or the UK 🇬🇧. Just better game. At least what you are saying is that you talk to females live and direct and that’s the best way to do this. And at least you may get better reciprocation in conversations unlike western females. But people need to find better ways and outlets on meeting females.
What I have found is bar girl or normal girl, you will be asked for money in some form. Probably better to "Rent" over there and save yourself a ton of heartbreak and money.
Very true
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Even a 35,000 baht allowance a month for your life is better than a divorce settlement in the 🇺🇸! Though she has to be at least a “8”
That's funny, I just had a Thai girl try to give me money before I got on the bus back to Bangkok from her village. I refused, but she still handed me like 600 baht. Just have to find the right one bro.
@Dan-hz5tg - excellent point. Nice good-hearted ladies that really care about you as a person do exist.
Three lies you will hear dating women in Thailand 1. Me love you long time (or until the money dries up) 2. No its not contagious
(it was)3. No he is my brother
Thanks saved me 17 mins of my life.
😂 love it, all true though.
#4 build our retirement house for my Thai boyfriend.
How do you run out of money living in Thailand?
@brucef310 easy: some people opt to take their pensions over in a lump sum (not a good idea). And, some people’s pension income alone is insufficient to sustain them here. So once their savings are depleted, they’re in big trouble.
I met my Thai girlfriend online. We talked online for a month before I went to meet her in person. I stayed in Thailand with her for a month, and now we are in a long-distance relationship and planning a future together. She has never asked for money, and on the occasions that I have sent her money, she has told me that I don’t need to. I am 52 and she is 40 and smoking hot.
That’s awesome. You have done well, sir.
I met on TF also. If anything the Thai lady wants to look after you, not looking for money, non-controlling and if you are honest and true she supports your freedom of adventure if you want to adventure, and she is happy to find a good man.
A lot of what Rob says of course will not apply to everyone. I like that Rob can warn the jerks and idiots, however I found it rather easy to sort through what I wanted to find a beautiful mind, heart, body thai sweetheart.
@rhh176 -this is very true. Good advice.
I assume that you are an American or Australian. Do you even think of bringing her to your country? Big mistake if you do.
Now in traveling for my 159 days and talking I have met only one bad story, one where he is sick in Sweden and she chose Thailand over him, and about a dozen very happy stories. Two with Canada that are long term with older children and living a happy life. In Thailand I did not go to places such as Pattaya, Jontien, Hua Hin, etc and traveled rural and off the tourist path, and I am a quiet sort, so no bar stories, etc
My TF connection has proven loyal and true and I see her very respectful towards my being happy.
There are a lot of different stories I see on these channels. A lot that are from rather hardened men in their thoughts towards thai women, usually based on experiences with younger women.
Great channel thanks for trying to help us guys ... Take care ...
Thai women will date you but they will want one of their friends go also. In my case, it was always 4 or more of my wife's friends. And boy did we go places in a van with them. I paid of course. My wife died on the 24th and I miss her a lot!
Sorry to hear about Cherry.
Sorry for your loss
Buddy stop being such a SIMP
You are the prize, absolutely not the girl. Realize your value.
Thanks Rob. Very interesting and helpful. Alot of common sense, but we all get fooled
The more I watch this channel, the more it becomes crystal clear that you go to Thailand for you, not for someone else. All of your personal weaknesses will be highlighted pretty darn fast there.
Yes. Very true. 100% I’m living this, and for me.
Very perceptive comment. Good post.
Go anywhere for you first. That's the biggest problem with these expats. They chase the women first. Women are fickle, inconsistent and can be capricious. Those aren't qualities you can base a future off of.
What you say is true.
@@resetwithrobb 9:40 "Most" Thai women will sleep with the guy on a first date?
Good information! And it it often takes real life experience to learn the lessons. What appears to be more regular is that people get lost in writing checks their hearts can't cash. And the ladies have had years and years of experience! I think following your advice of not dating initially, getting boots on the ground and a daily routine established would bear more ripe fruit. Slow it down is what I hear. And, it says something about the starving men from the west and the current culture here in the USA. It is not a friendly place to be single. Thanks for your videos! Hope you continue your rise back to health in all fronts of your life. Peace
ThaiFriendly is not all bad. Obviously, it's better to be there and meet someone in person. But if you're planning a trip from abroad and want to have a date when you get there, it's a viable option. I started 3 months before my trip and narrowed it down to one person. We had a great time and I've been back 3 more times this year to see her. It takes a while to figure out who's who on the site. There are a ton of clunkers with some good ones sprinkled in. Use common sense, avoid the bar girls, freelancers, women who get too affectionate too quickly, ask for money, etc. There are women in their early 30s with a kid (probably being raised by Grandma in the village), darker skinned, who aren't competitive with Thai men. But they can be good for you, especially if you're older. I wouldn't hesitate to try TF in advance of a visit. Just don't rush into anything.
I agree
100% under those circumstances TF and the like are a good idea. I covered that a long time ago- so I need to include that next time I’m talking about online dating. Thx.
My solution is to vet, vet and vet. Always be looking for red flags, don't get too emotionally involved. You play the long game. Study those who have failed. Remember, if considering any level of relationship, vet their friends and family. Lastly, if scammed, accept it, walk away and learn.
That’s a fantastic idea. Thx.
No brother, definitely your best video and I haven’t seen any others, lol, but you are speaking the truth and I am very much appreciated as a guy living in New York married for 30 years lol
Most of the girls I know can’t stand Thai men…been here for over 10 years…
That is so you will not suspect she has a thai boyfriend. They all do .
Not in my experience…been here a while now & ive just never seen it…
I agree, I live in Thailand also
Your video is visually stunning. What device did you use to film?
iPhone 15 pro
I’m 68 years old American retired. I lived in Bangkok for three years up until about a year ago. I moved back to the states for now. This video is spot on.
Before moving to Thailand I visited Bangkok staying for three months.
I dated a Thai woman that was 46 years old at the time . She was divorced. Worked as an accountant. Had a new car. Very attractive. Always dressed nice. She would only see me once a week. And if I asked for more she would get nasty. I eventually ended it. Because of her once a week thing and her temper.
Others I met were either looking for a walking bank. Or I just weren’t interested. And five of them drank heavily to the point I thought they were alcoholics. I’m talking about sloppily drunk on the first date.
The last woman I dated was during my last two years. She was nice to a point. But again with the childish temperament. And the last year her throwing fits for the most ridiculous things. Especially if I didn’t like something she did.
I never dated or met anyone younger than 40. I met a lot but mostly as I said one time thing. Because I could tell their motives.
I also didn’t hang out in bars and rarely drank alcohol.
wow food for thought
Common story. Sad in a way. You did everything right, IMO.
You're almost 70 though. You're a bit on the older side for someone in their 40s and early to mid 50s. You're better off with widow perhaps. There are many of them in Thailand in their 60s and still pretty healthy
@@Mjolnher945 in Thailand might as well be 60. And they know it
@@andrewcarlson2178 lol there aren't many 45 year olds clamoring to be with a 60+ something year old. In countries like Japan and South Korea most would rather remain single if they can't find a partner that appeals to them.
Had a girl from ThaiFriendly last week…. I knew via ThaiFriendly; hadn’t met yet… but within two weeks “Can I have $$ for school. I promise to pay you back right away…”. She also works with her mother running a small biz and I think mom put her up to it…. Need less to say, I put the foot down and reprimanded her that she does NOT do that. That that it’s not appropriate at this point in time. I mean I haven’t even met her face to face. She said sorry and now I think she is resenting me or dealing with the shame or both…. Men need to man up and NOT simp. I don’t freaking care if you’re a 4. Have some dignity.
Yeah. She’s lost face, which was her fault.
@@resetwithrobb Well Ill re approach her and try to make her feel not so un comfortable about the situation. Hopefully she will have learned a lesson and gauned some experience on how when asking for $$ is appropriate
Pay the school directly
@solmoons - always good advice.
@@solmoons Wrong answer! Never give them money unless you know they are legit...
Just subbed in, great info, really like your manner. I'll stay tuned in. you've already saved me a ton of grief. cheers.
I am a Water Buffalo Doctor. Can I make money in Thailand?
You will love it here, loads of work for a man in your profession 😂
So funny
I’m a Cape Buffalo Doctor. Hopefully they can squeeze me in somewhere. Hahaha
I met my wife through an introduction and we had 2 months of chaperoned dating where anywhere from 1 to several of her friends came along. That was 24 years ago and I think it does still go on but certainly not as long. Yes, I treated but things were very inexpensive back then and I enjoyed the process. Her friends and family were all nice people and it gave m a chance to learn about her as well. I have seen comments where guys get frustrated with this after one chaperoned date. In a way, the introduction almost felt like an arranged marriage, but I am sure the friend made a better choice for me than I would have on my own and I loved the process. And yes, 24 years later and we are still together,
If you go to buy women, don’t expect love.
100%
It’s just your turn. A cleaner version for P4P. Particularly Pattaya
The question is, is it worse than if the guy, in his home country, didn't "buy" the woman (knowingly), and did expect love, and then got taken to the cleaners? The ultimate answer is: don't judge people.
Thailand is a great place to live but like all places has its pros and cons. If you want to p4p then thai women are a great fit. Imo id find a filipina and bring her to thailand. You get english, traditional Christian values, and a willingness to adapt to your culture. Ive had friends get lucky with vietnamese women too. Loasian women i heard are loyal too. Think outside the thai box when it comes to love.
Thai-American here! If you plan to date a Thai woman, especially one who comes from a poor background, there are dating nuances that you must be aware of. Even if your Thai girl is not a bar girl, more than likely she's from a rural village far far away in Isaan, southern or northern Thailand. She's living in Bangkok and working at a low-paying job to send money back to her parents and maybe, to her child. If you don't already know, Thai society is a communal society where the community/village takes care of each other. If there is a problem, the community steps in to solve it. On the other hand, most Western societies are individualistic where each person solves his/her own problems. When you enter into a relationship with a Thai woman, her issues become your issues, including money issues! When she is having money issues, she won't ask you for money but expects you to step in to help solve it. As a Westerner, your attitude is, it's my girlfriend's money issue, I am not getting involved. Her thinking is, you're sleeping with me so you must give something back in return. Trust me, if you choose to ignore her money woes, it will change the tone of your relationship! Your inaction will result in resentment and anger! Her friends will try to convince her to break up with you to find a more generous foreigner. There is no right or wrong here, it's the reality of dating in Thailand as a foreigner! If you can help your Thai lady financially, that's great, but be warned that if you guys break up, you don't get any money back!
You were 100 % right.
Extremely well articulated
I agree with these points.... As I always tell the younger guys in the USA "you're just another jockey in the horse race...some days you win a weekend, some days you're last"... Seems this is the case in Asia as well.. play chess, and keep your cards tight to your chest..
good video, you seem like a good bloke
Robb, one fact you do not mention is that many Thai women have had very bad experiences with their Thai husband(s), so they are no longer interested in dating Thai men. That’s why so many of them are on TC & TF looking for nice/honest/rich/warm/friendly farangs. Thailand has the highest rate of adultry of any country in the world. I met my 55 year old Thai gf on TF three years ago, and we video chatted for 8 months before I could get my OA visa during Covid. I’m 70 now and she is awesome, beautiful, hardworking, kind, friendly, and an excellent chef. We hang around nearly all the time, have similar interests, workout together, laugh together, and enjoy ourselves together immensely. It’s why I enjoy Thailand so much more than America.
What's the difference? There's a high rates of divorce EVERYWHERE and MEN no matter who they are usually the reasons for it
This only applies to older guys 45-55+. Does not apply to younger guys.
Here’s what I would do if I were 55+ in Thailand.
Hire a live-in maid. Interview 20+. Pick the one that seemed the most interested in me (eye contact, body language, friendly, etc) + single and no kids. Hire her for 15-20k a month. For the first 3-6 months it’s straight business and vetting her, and especially to establish the foundation of the relationship as provider / caretaker. Once that was established and she passed the tests, turn it into a relationship with the same founding principles that the business transaction was initially agreed upon.
This is the safest and best bet for guys… if they are smart enough to do it correctly
Starts out good, then bedroom fun, then hire new maid for her.
Weird
That's almost a business plan rather than a relationship
@@derekmarsden8934 “business before pleasure”
Robb, thank you for "Pointing Out the Elephant in the Room!" Thai women put far higher demands on foreigners that they would never put on a Thai man, which indicates that Thai women already know what not to expect a Thai man. And what they really want and don't want from a foreigner.
In the 5 months that I have been living here, I have come to the conclu that I probably won't be staying here long term! Thanks again for the content!
Yes this is true. When I was single, I never put up with that though. Big a simp.
Thanks for sharing your perception on these issues…and they do have value. More importantly for you is just get well. Many people don’t realize how good it feels to feel good, until they don’t. Be well brother…..
Evening robb! After a go go dancer set me straight,saying find a nice lady,at a market,shopping,hospital,etc.not dating or like me,take your time,i am so gratefull to her,difficult as it was,did find my partner of the past 24 very happy years,food poisioning i had them all some hospitalised,now buy fresh and took up cooking at home as a hobby no more probs.and probably saved a fortune,good newyear to you,family and friends,regards.
you didnt say where you found your wife of 24 years? :)
@@regnorse i was a young fit guy back then and had 4years experience of pattaya,the owner of a bar i drank in asked me if i could take care of his daughter and her boyfriend who came for a holiday,he would pay all expeses,i agreed and they wanted to go clubin it,so of we went and when sitting alone keeping an eye on them,i met my now wife who was also alone on holiday,hey!i baught her a drink and then she baught me a drink,she had also stayed in europe for 11years and could speak a some english and german,then i learned some thai,so here we are thanks for your question,regards.
Just found your channel. Really good! I like your style and your honesty.👍
Thanks, man.
Great tips man, appreciate 👍🏻😊
Keep in mind that there are more women in Thailand than men. Most Thai women do not like Thai men because the men ussually have more than one girlfriend. If u see a Thai woman with a business, the business was probably paid for by a man. Thai women also have a thing called a secret boyfriend. It is not uncommon for an older man to marry a youngerThai woman. The busimess or house are normally put in the womans name. If a Thai woman likes u, they are usually upfront and ask if u have a girlfriend or if u are married. Visit many places and u will see what I mean. Stay away from those secret places that most farangs do not know of and u will be okay.
Thanks Rob for another great video!
Thanks, man.
@@resetwithrobb you’re welcome and you’re killing it. You’re helping a lot of guys. They need to hear what you’re publishing.
Great show Robb! Stay cool 😎 kind and generous. Go Lions!
Robb. I surely appreciate the thoughts and advice. I am seeing that thai woman and dating are a complex situation and I am sure it takes some learning and perception to understand things. I am headed to thailand on a retirement visa and going to see how I like it. I would love to meet a good thai woman they are beautiful and fun. but I am in no hurry and I am also pragmatic and take my time. so I will see how it goes and how I like thailand as a retirement way of life
That sounds great. Maybe try the south (Jomtien, Hua Hin), the north (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai), Isan (Ubon, Muk-Da-Han)
and where you feel most at home?
You sound balanced and perhaps a lot is similar to me.
For myself, I was in provider mode for so much of my life that the new concept of "what do I want" was the biggest hurdle to my retirement happiness.
Meeting good "true" friends and a partner is as much serendipity and chance anywhere in the world.
I watched some videos on scams, untrue women, heartaches in Thailand however to be honest as a retired engineer and business man who studied social and psychology as a hobby the videos fir me were more of a scare than a necessity. You have to decide that part for yourself of course.
Lots of very happy relationship stories here in Thailand and thet can start in any place. Just be true and honest, watch for the so called "red flags" listen to your instincts .... and the strongest i believe is know what you want and what you are willing to give.
If you are attracted to Asian physique ladies a bonus. I am confident you will meet good women, patience. Decide beforehand if you will accept children or poor family as there are also a lot of women here that are self sustaining and will ask you for nothing financially if that becomes a measurable for you.
Enjoy retirement 😊
Over 20 yrs ago watched an amateur beauty contest in Phillipines I giggled when winner was asked what she wanted to do she said " I want to meet an American and go an live in America "
Hi Rob
Interesting video and comments. I met a very nice, honest older Thai lady(60s) from Chiang mai on Thai cupid site. I'm retired (70s) with good pension and savings and realized she would need financial assist when I met her so I accepted that reality and was willing to help her out. I didn't go into the relationship with blinkers on and don't feel taken advantage of but then not every one is as fortunate as I am. Find someone close to your age and realize you will be required to help out financially and you won't be disappointed. Common sense should prevail or suffer the consequences.
I’m with you. The fact that I enjoy helping makes it a real challenge. I feel I’m achieving a good balance with Fawn. She is great but the village culture , while so interesting, raises regular challenges. I enjoy these (God only knows why) but it still requires I manage them correctly for my best reasonable outcome….
@@resetwithrobb
I agree that village culture introduces many challenges that I don't deal with in a larger city like Chiang mai. Everyone's circumstances living here are different and also their solutions. Best wishes.
I'm in Chiang Mai too and I see many couples here like you and all seem to be happy .
I think it's partly to do with the city .
My first visit to Chiang Mai was in 1980 and it changed a lot since but I still think it's the best place to live in Thailand. About 20 years ago I had an article published in City Life entitled my Shangri-La. The place is very spiritual and full of Lanna culture,Buddhism and
Arts and Crafts.
There is some nightlife but it's not in your face and bargirls are virtually zero .
The expat community is very different from other Thai cities .
I'm not surprised you could find a woman of 60s suitable for a partner . I know several ladies here available in their late 50s who would make ideal partners .
Woman of that age are generally very kind and caring.
I think a guy in his 70s shouldn't look for a young hottie, it might kill him 😉😜
@@consulthai
I totally agree with your assessment, its a beautiful city
and the locals are very accepting of diversity. I feel out of my element when i leave the city, not to say that there are not other wonderful places to live in thailand its just where i found a suitable partner.
It reminds me in a way of my other favorite city Kyoto
for a variety of reasons. Thank you for your comment and best wishes.
@ranctil3 I gotta get up there.
I’m hugely entertained and fascinated by your channel…. I have no idea why? 😅
You can't become emotionally involved with women right away. If you meet someone online that's not available don't wate anymore of your time. Nothing good will come of it.
Few good Thai ladies are online to search for marriage. Most online woman are looking for wealthy foreigner. These groups of women are searching for luck, so foreigners get into the same money problems. Actually, there are many types of Thai women. It is usually classified by social status. It is common for the poor looking for money, but the rich Thai ladies with high social status do not want your money. Some of Middle class ladies still want money from foreigner, but many ladies in this group do not aim at money because they want the true love. Few rich Thai ladies want to marry foreigners, so if you aim at middle class ladies, you will have higher chance to succeed.
Agree. Thank you for sharing.
I think online dating is still stupidly easy in Thailand as long as you're not a simp (any girl who asks for any money before meeting up front thinks you're a sucker and isn't afraid to burn her bridge with you as most women who view you as a prize wont try and pull this crap) and you vet very aggressively, which is pretty easy to do when you can have well over 100 matches with only a few days of swiping.
The most gorgeous ladies in thailand are nurses in any hospital. So upon arrival get sick very quickly. 😗
You’re not wrong about how cute they are. And often single, surprisingly.
Most are looking for doctors and surgeons to marry .... I never met one who was interested in the average American guy.
True😅
Are your playlists up to date?
Yes.
Rob l have been watching your Chanel for a while and l have decided that l like you as a person.
Thanks, man. Appreciate it.
Good point mate regards keeping to ones self as much as possible ...thats what i try to do ..just close friends and close family ..even then it can be a pain in the ...
We men need this information . Some universal features of women. many thanks !
If you retire in Thailand just hang out and see what women come your way before dating.
Just like most dating pools its the top 5% of guys that get the top 20% of women. Most thai guys i met are terrible with women. The older they are the less successful they are. I think all things equal a thai women would pick a foreigner because it different and has potential future benefits
At this point I live in the house and drive the car I’m paying for. Much cheaper than in the States. I’m paying off about 70k thb in debt, doing a legal marriage, pre-wedding photos (10k) and setting a date for next year. We’ll use the gold plus 100k baht to marry. The parents are decent people and I want to do something for them.
That sounds awesome. Very happy to hear the positive story.
I lived in Thailand for a while and loved the place. Maybe I'll go back sometime. Thanks a lot for the video; I enjoyed it.
You are very welcome. Thanks for the comment.
recent sighting: young, tall, pretty thai girl under 30 with over 55 western male, average looking, together for dinner at a night market. from casual observation, a couple....didn't seem like a vacation wife deal. he seemed awkward, not in his element. head scratcher
Good morning, Robb! I had food poisoning once while in Brazil and I know exactly where I got it...Limeade at a beach restaurant. It took about three hours, and my body wanted, whatever it was, out as fast as possible. Led to some embarrassing moments since I wasn't close to home. It was fast and furious. Didn't last long, thankfully. Do you know what you ate and where? Maybe you already told us in a video I missed.
I am thinking I should talk to a psychiatrist rather than post anything in here about my relationship. I am in the process of trying to end it...again...after three months of getting along for a week or so followed by some pretty bad arguments. I am never sure if it is my fault or hers. I can say she is just a bad-tempered woman. Not affectionate at all and usually rude. But, in her defense, I did some shitty things too. I look at her like a splinter now; if you mess with it, it works itself in deeper, but you can't blame the splinter for being a splinter. Hopefully, my guilt won't interfere this time and it is finally over. Man, I am too old for this sheet.
Oh mate get out!! Life is to short!
Your writing contains your answer that you are not happy in this relationship, thus the natural response is leave this woman that is a bad match for you and find your happiness.
You probably should ask yourself why you even got into this relationship so you understand yourself better.
I can speak about myself and say I know when I am in my feeling of a natuesl environment that I feel good in.
... typo 😅 ... in a natural environment for me ....
@@smileoften-ft3hq trying!! 5555
I date casually in Chiang Mai. Generally, ladies that are 40 and up. Most of the ladies are business owners as well.
Thanks for that. Hitting s9me nails right on the head
It depends on what you're looking for in Thailand; if you're a younger guy like myself and know the score before coming to Thailand and you just casually date, hook up, go to the beaches etc. and see it for WHAT it is and NOT more than that (managing your expectations), it is the best in the world; are you trying to find eternal love (though it probably will exist in 1% of cases, admittedly) then you are better to look elsewhere; it's like Disneyland: everybody wants to go there for a trip but nobody wants to spend there for the rest of their lives riding "The Space Mountain" for eternity....play your cards correctly.
Well take care get better Bro!
I met my Thai girlfriend online, we've been together for almost 3 years & is great. I'm 72 & she's 52, owns an apartment building & her family owns a couple orchards in the mountains. She does a lot for me like finding me a condo to rent, scooter, etc. She has 2 of the cutest little grandkids & I'm planning on moving there for good in a couple of years.
New subscriber, I am enjoying your videos thank you
I really like your honesty
It's funny about men speaking foreign languages. I speak Japanese, and I remember guys that would learn Japanese from their girlfriends. They would run around speaking female Japanese.
For instance, asking for a beer in a bar. You'd see a 250-pound male saying, "may I please have a beer pretty please." Instead of just " give me a beer !
Yes same here.
I met a women online that is a farmer who's parents passed away. We text every morning and night all the time. I am from the United States and haven't made it that way yet, but may go in April. She says she is willing to wait for me till then. She is 53, very pretty and in good shape and I am 58. I have a feeling she used to work in the bars by seeing a few tattoos when she was younger. Not sure, that is perfect sign but who knows.
She may be legit. Impossible to say at this point right? They will all tend to wait or say they will die to the limited opportunities for many women here. The frequency of texting is a good sign tho. Pros are too busy texting multiple guys to maintain that pace.
@resetwithrobb yes she just woke earlier, and we'll text till I go to sleep. Tomorrow morning, we will start again when I wake. Been going on for the last 1 1/2 months
@gregsmitz6310 -that is specifically a good sign. Best!
All you need is short time or long time ….no dating them.
Very interestingly, and in someways, sort of sadly, maybe I’ll say, although not to judge. And I really really mean not to judge because everyone can make their own choices. But the guys that do any kind of pay for play, they have it the easiest here, and they have no relationship problems at all so I don’t know how many rocks I can throw at that glass house I’m not sure.
As long as you don't end up lonely. That's killer, especially in a foreign country.
@Nordic_Sky too true.
I once had an 8 year mia noi relationship in Bangkok , about 30 years ago when I was not permanently living in Thailand .
She was smoking hot and I was smitten with her ..until I wasn't..but that's another story .
One day we had a big argument and she went AWOL .
I never felt so lonely being in Bangkok with all the other girls available.. but I was only interested in the one who took off .
Broken hearts are dime a dozen in Thailand, both ways. Have you ever heard about the Pattaya flying club without a parachute! Balconies are fatal .
Fact... Thai women can be very alluring, much more than most Anglo chicks .
I'll go out on a limb here.. partly because their limited english.. why, because instead of engaging in some deep conversation like climate change,etc you're focused on the physical and spiritual.
Maybe combined😉.
Another fact..once you're into Thai women it's very difficult to revert to Western again.
It's like an addiction .
Since this video is about dating,I'll say this; Western dating concept doesn't apply .
Sure,they call it dating sites but it's a misnomer.
It's a variety of aims , if they're after money in exchange for sex it's a soliciting site . If it's requests for money for relationships it's a Thai cultural matchmaking site .
If it's a scam, it's self explanatory ,not a date .
As Robb suggests trying to make contact with Thai women in a cafe who smiles at you .. to me that's a red flag, she is soliciting.
Or just smiles as it's normal in Thailand.
Maybe striking up a conversation in a shop or say in a hospital or some other public service place is better..but ,say Thai Friendly is more purposeful .
They're on there for a reason,you just got to do some investigation, interview, resume...
There is a process,they do their due diligence too, partly to see that you're not a no hoper beggar.
I don't blame them . Why would they want to hook up with that?
I guess if you want to go on a date you could do it with an escort. They're trained to do western style dates.
Best advice right there
@@Nordic_Sky can it make a guy lonely who wasnt lonely prior?
I’d say that most guys that have trouble dating in Thailand, have some of their own underlying issues. They’re also probably in Thailand because of various problems. I found being with Thai women the easiest thing in the world.
Yes long distance dating is a waste of time IMO. Better to wait until you can meet in person.
I do agree with you one hundred......
As my Mom would say-stop giving money to your pretty Thai’s -give it to your pretty Mom!
Robb I just found your channel and your info fits more than some of the other younger guy warning channels. I myself retired here from the US at only 50 and only arrived 2 months ago. (this is my 2nd time here) I have been dating an Isan girl (message lady) who is my age @ 49 with okay English. My problem is I didn't really want a gf per say and this one doesn't take the 3x's hint that I want less commitment and more friendship that may or may not turn into full romance. All times I have told her you cannot leave your stuff at my place (to which she thought I was mad at her). I keep explaining I am not, but the language barrier doesn't help. Incidentally I am in level 2 language courses. I will say she is very much living a poor lifestyle, but also has not asked me for 1 dollar. She also pays for things. I am afraid of long game tactics. She has kids but at first lied to me about having any. Thoughts? (appreciate your advice)
Look at my dating playlist. Lots there. Massage is a huge red flag. They understand us better than we typically realize so it’s possible she’s understanding your motivation to not be Ina relationship, but many ladies have few opportunities so they can be very reluctant to let go of one no matter the circumstances. Kids- boys or girls- makes a if difference. Maybe she has boys if she’s hanging tough like that?
She has one of each with the youngest being a boy. My biggest problem is with this one hanging on so tight with literally zero commitment from me, it keeps me from actually dating here and there. My long time friend who is familiar with Thai says every older massage lady is a retired bar girl. Thanks again for your thoughts.@@resetwithrobb
I had a severe case of food poisoning in Thailand lasting a week or 2. Nearly had to be hospitalised. My diarrhoea turned literally into green pea soup appearance.
cripes! do you know which food or eatery gave you that nightmare?
Ever listen to Coach Corey Wayne? He says a lot of same things you do and provides great relationship advice. However mostly discusses western relationships but says what he talks about can be used universally.
Love the place first, then find the girl. Don't move to a place trying to find a wife/girlfriend.
Some people can step outside the cultural aspect of living, dating, and marrying someone from another country. Love is love, respect is respect, let's start there. Why would an American man want to date trying to represent himself as a Thai man. The American man brings so much to the table, let her appreciate and respect that as he appreciates and respects her. Finding a man who is more reasonably matched in maturity and age is an ok thing as long as they are well matched and willing to build together in every aspect of life as a couple. She dates Thai men, but will not date Western men unless they can provide a financial agreement...............WFH. That is so bizarre. Are Western men losing themselves in every manner of being a man just to be with a Thai woman. Never a red flag when taking the time to get to know a man on line.................sophisticatred conversation, healthy flirting, and just overall getting to know him through his words, and how he presents in writing and conversation.............that's ok and I don't understand why it is considered a red flag. Don't have to sleep with him when you meet, but he will know by her actions that the wait will be worth it. Texting is important and gives the couple that continued contact and connection to flirt and keep him on his toes and definitely interested. Be proud to be an American man, different in many, magical ways and you will draw her in just because you are being true to yourself. Keeping it simple and giving her the respect she needs from you and in return the respect she gives you. Learning both cultures to balance and maintain harmony might not be easy and I am sure takes time. Learning the language is defintiely something she will appreicate and will only benefit you in the long run. Feel better. Sorry for the rant.
Valerie you need to watch more of Robb, your paragraph is hard to read but is filled with western thinking and bad analysis. The beauty of Robb is his deep analysis of Thailand and relationships. Robb answers and makes sense of most of the issues that most western men take a lifetime to learn or lose fortunes over.
@@majlew222 May I ask if you are male or female and then there is always the possibility of your being transgender and is your country or origin, Thailand. Thank you.
@@valeriek5020 Valerie, this comment reminds me is the type of western female thinking I couldn't wait to get away from.
@@majlew222 You don't have a picture and only now know that you are a western male and can respond to your other comments.
Your post is absolutely unintelligible. I hope for your sake this post was after a few glasses of wine.
Chances of finding a "good gf" in Pattaya....... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I hope you don't mind this feedback from an experienced RUclipsr. I love the titles of your videos but you take a long time getting to the topic. I suspect you're losing a lot of your audience in the first few minutes (I'm 2:40 in, still wondering when you're going to get to the three lies). Check your audience retention curve on a few of your videos. I could be wrong.
And I'm watching at 2X speed hoping you'll get there.
I appreciate the thought. Not sure I care about my analytics too much. This really isn’t a money making venture. My average view duration is 8-9 minutes. No idea if that’s good or not. I generally start out with a general update on things or whatever it is I might be thinking and I try to blend that organically into the specific content. I would likely be unable to articulate as to why I do it this way, but this I what I like to do. It’s a nice hobby. Specific content is available in my book if someone “wants it all and wants it now”. All the money goes to my son. That probably sounds weird but that the truth of it.
You can go maybe 2-3-4-5 your pay grade but not 15! THAT IS THE TRUTH BROTHER
I know Right? On of my scammer stores- I gotta circle back to that one day. I mean that guy really looked rough. He looked like 10 miles of bad road- he’d clearly led a rough life, and he was with a Thai 6 ( 7.5 in the west) and everyone at my table was like “what the heck is he thinking??..
@@resetwithrobb when I retire to se Asia it won’t be in looking for love. It will be for a slower more enjoyable way of life
Know more couples that met and have long relationships(many years) together after meeting on Thai friendly. Never talked to or met anyone with a success story from tinder or badu or FB.
Ya U got some kinda weird frequency going on in this video, but I still laughed my ass off, maybe not your best as U said, but still VERY entertaining !! Glad U Re-Leased it !
It is sick place, Money, Money , Money. What Tradition, what Moral, in Thailand people are objects.
‘In-ordinately’ is a big word😊
Are you saying that’s over the heads of many expats in the Isan Region? 5555
ha! I can see the root word, ordinary. and with the context...i made out 'more then' meaning. No worries, everyone can google it 😁😄@@resetwithrobb
What did you eat that I should avoid?
Nothing g really. I had a popular dish here (which was not the cause), Muu-Mo-Deeng (red pork). Ironically I had this at The Mall Korat, our largest mall. The meal was ice cold and I should have known better.
There's a great noodle shop near Wat Sala Loi, on the right as you turn under the arched entry to the road. You will not be disappointed. @@resetwithrobb
I can't tell you how many times I have been in a situation, either culturally, personal interaction or with relationships with Southeast Asian women, that I formed a question on the solution without a clear answer. Everytime, I watch your channel, you seemed to have run into that same question but you found out the answer, through analysis and I thank you. But, there are a lot of commenters here who have no idea what the conversation is, much less to analyze the solution...LOL.
Thank you for saying that.
I only take down comments that appear to be intentionally hurtful (my a-hole rule), misleading to others (whether innocent or not) , or hate speech of any kind.
In my limited experience there are mostly traditional Thai women who will "date" but they won't have sex until they get a commitment and then there are the freelancers? The number of women who will date and have sex w/o a commitment seems much smaller than in the West, but then again, I mainly only use online sites. I don't know where else to go to look. I slightly older than you but otherwise a very similar "paygrade".
Why is the perspective largely negative? :)
Mate, I love your content and you make it clearer and clearer with every video that WHY TF would any Western guy want to be in your shoes ?? No Thank You !!!
Been to Thailand many times. mainly PFP but had a close encounter recently (with a 10/10 bar girl) and thanks to RUclipsrs like yourself and "Thai Talk With Dan" I escaped relatively unscathed...
But seriously mate , you do not come across as "Living The Retirement Dream" ...quite the opposite actually ....
Cheers
Steve
Appreciate that and thanks. Yeah, a lot of that is due to the 24 hour pain, which I am working on.
9:04, "She dumped him" means rejection is protection.
You say Thai women prefer a Thai man. 20-25 years ago a woman having a farang boyfriend or husband was a status symbol for Thai women. Are you saying that has changed?
Oddly, it’s both. She can be frequently looked down on as a likely sex worker to get a foreign man, or that maybe she didn’t give what they call “a good Thai man” a fair opportunity to have her and just “sold out”, but at the same time they’ll be jealous of her new life opportunities. It’s strange. I’ve seen all this and verified it’s all extremely common.
I go there frequently and I only say sawadee when i am greeted by a Thai first that says it , otherwise i just say Hi.
your presentation seems to show that there is genuine concern for your viewers, a compassion, if i may so say. dating, falling for, and developing love , cross culturally, is almost always more successful when age appropriate.
insipid 24 year old women or girls yet, especially in LOS, is a snore, an embarrassing detour on a man's journey to contentment. She knows it (if she knows anything which can be debated) you know it and the scene becomes a shambled farce.
a woman, settled in years, wearing her life's experiences in her daily activities will always always be a source of comfort to an age related foreigner (read white guy in my case). the wealth of emotional nutrition from such a woman is sustinance to go the distance.
Good video. Plenty of Sugar Mummies going around in Thailand. Plenty of attractive Bar Girls have a young handsome Thai boyfriends too.
Brother, you have a nice channel, but this video is way too long for the topic. It took you seven minutes to get to the 1st lie. This is really a 6 minute vid. Get to the point and keep it moving!
Critical much? I am sure you provide content on YT, and it is absolutely perfect.
We watch because he would be hugely entertaining reading a shopping list…us regular watchers love it! 🥰
Just by turning up to see a girl their in these northern Towns like Khon Kaen, you are eliminating competition you would normally have in the West
That’s super true. Your competition drops and your pay grade skyrockets in the north / more remote/ non-tourist areas.
Out here I get offers from ladies all the time and in the city I’m near invisible….
Water always finds its own level.
Sorry for your food poisoning...i try never eat meat if i cant see a fridge or not much food turn over ..
Had food problems from street food, best thing one tablet ciprofloxin, kicks the bug was sick for a few days and on flight home, had toilet burns.
Had two serious relationships. Never had any problems. Know your own worth
Yes. They can sort of not be a whole lot of fun at times, but I found it really healthy to get to the absolute truth of things here.
@@resetwithrobb why waste your energy trying to get to the absolute truth here when it's impossible? Just let it go man
@Paul_in_Thailand - you’re not without a point there. I suppose for me it’s 2 reasons. I like to know what’s going on around me, and I really want to know to the best reasonable extent possible that I’m in the legit situation with my fiancé and her family. I may be wasn’t as I should’ve been last time and that cost me dearly.
@12:13
Everybody isnt into going outside of their race unless its a major benefit.
A women on a date gets everything paid for. Id like dating too lol
This is hard to stay attentive on this post
Robb - I'm interested in what kind of salaries you are seeing for Fawn and for the other Thais you are acquantied with? In my experience a Thai person working at the bank or with some standard administrative job, etc. - might only be making $500 per month (max = $1,000 for a VERY good job ). ( so Yes - a retired falang is tremendously more wealthy ) Not to mention the fact that 50% of the jobs here in Thailand used to have something to do with the Tourist Industry and 90% of those disappeared during COVID ( and the tourism industry has still not recovered ). In my experience...it's not uncommon for a retired foreigner to have a "disposable income" that's 5 X (or even 10 X) what the Thais around him are making.
Yes. Are wages run 5-8,000 baht/ month.
A good job is 15,000
Senior management ina very good situation is 40-60,000/ month
Robb's numbers are spot-on for the rural areas. In Bangkok, they can be double.
Same thing in Thailand is same thing in other 2nd or 3rd world nations. I’m in Africa and same thing. A man will let his wife have a mzungu boyfriend if she is getting money or vise versa
Con artist aka 'confidence trickster' meaning they get your confidence first then trick you later. So a scammer is basically a con artist.
From the sound of it you are advocating not to get involved with anyone. Considering it is easy to lose it over someone in the west why take on the extra risk when you know there is a very good chance that they well be after your money primarily. Am I right, wrong or cynical? I don't know. Perhaps just hire someone and spare the heartache.
It's all about the money,. No money, no honey. Love is not a factor.
Thai men dont seem to mature as quickly. They get nurtured thier childhood. Makes sense they want a partner thats like a mom and therefore older
Thailand 🇹🇭 is sounding like Colombia 🇨🇴. They both just play better games than Western women from the USA 🇺🇸 or Canada 🇨🇦 or the UK 🇬🇧. Just better game. At least what you are saying is that you talk to females live and direct and that’s the best way to do this. And at least you may get better reciprocation in conversations unlike western females. But people need to find better ways and outlets on meeting females.