Western men won over by Asian values
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Horace Beasley equates older foreigners marrying younger Thai women as legalised prostitution.
Yingwai blames the politicians for their policies keeping the rural population poor.
Both of these writers have some valid points and are correct in some cases.
However, they apparently miss the reasons that foreigners come to Asia (including Thailand) to find wives.
Most are divorced from “western” wives and are tired of trying to find a partner that will treat them with respect.
There are many good, nice “western” ladies but most of them are already married and are not available. Most of the ones that are, are available for a reason – they are available because they are selfish, greedy and self-serving. Many are fat, sloppy and only want money and “things.”
I was divorced for 15 years and tired of the “game” and living alone.
“Western” culture has deteriorated. The respect for family (kids, spouses, parents, etc), other people’s rights, religion, etc, has become a thing of the past.
Progressive politicians are only trying to stay in power by “buying” votes with promises.
The Asian culture still has strong family values.
Most of the ladies respect their husbands and care for their parents and kids. (The same cannot be said for many of the Thai men who only want to drink and “run around” while the wife makes the living.)
Most of the foreigners treat their wives and extended family with respect and take care of them because of the return care that they receive.
Yes, the Thai ladies are beautiful and there is not the stigma attached to a younger lady marrying an older man that there is in the West.
Yes, they are looking for security and someone that will take care of them and their family.
What is so wrong about that?
That is Nature’s way of survival of the species – for humans and all other animals.
I have many friends here with Thai wives. Most are good guys that treat their wives and families respectfully. Most do not have “child” brides. Most are very happy and content.
I have a wonderful wife (not young) and extended family here.
My wife isn’t perfect, but neither am I.
Like someone said this week about the lese majeste debates, we need to try to understand the other’s side so we can better communicate our's.
Gerry Mooney
Nakhon Sawan
