INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS
What Are Thai Women Really Like?
People have contrasting opinions about Thai women.
Some say we’re submissive, always agreeing to whatever our partner says. Others think we’re foxy ladies who are bent on taking a farang’s (foreigner’s) money in exchange for love and sex.
While both kinds of women exist, they do not represent the majority of the country’s female population.
If you get to know women in Thailand, you’ll see that these stereotypes don’t hold weight. We are more than the cookie-cutter images others make us out to be.
Agreeable but Not Naive
Hailing from the “Land of Smiles,” we are generally easygoing. Being warm and hospitable is the norm on this side of the globe.
But this doesn’t mean we’re simple-minded and submissive. On the contrary, most of us are well-educated and assertive.
According to the Global Summit of Women (GSW), we’re leading the international ranks in female enrollment in higher education, with 1.41 women for every man attending a university.
Historically, women in Thailand were also among the first in Asia to claim their right to vote. We are empowered and unafraid to voice our opinions.
So, while we may be kind and warm, we’re not naive. We know our worth and don’t tolerate control and disrespect in our relationships.
Yes, Thai Women Care About Money
When we say we care about money, many immediately assume we’re only after foreign men’s bank accounts. However, this is another case of false generalization.
It’s known that some of us grew up in poverty. Their economic situation might have pushed them to be gold diggers, but the truth is that many, despite their lack of means, earn their living through hard work.
This is evident in our valuable participation in the national economy. According to 2023 statistics from The World Bank, 59.2% of Thai women participate in the labor force.
GSW also stated that among Thai companies, women comprise 40% of chief executives and 34% of chief financial officers.
Because we know how important money is, especially for those of us who wish to have a family, we, in turn, look for financial stability from the men we’re dating and hoping to marry.
In terms of practicality, money is a valid concern.
Easy to Get?
If the only thing you know about Thai women is stereotypes, you might think we’re easy to get.
But most of us practice discernment in dating and relationships, especially if we want a meaningful and lasting connection.
We appreciate it when men pursue us and are clear about their intentions. We take the time to get to know our matches through conversations and dates to assess our compatibility and connection.
And if we meet someone we like online, we prefer to see them in person before committing to something serious.
Dating women in Thailand will take effort, but we want you to know who we truly are as much as we want to know you.
All in all, don’t put us in a box and think you’ve got us all figured out. Take time to discover what we’re like through various interactions. You might find a woman worth dating.
References:
Global Summit of Women. n.d. “Welcome to Bangkok!” Global Summit of Women. Accessed April 16, 2024. https://globewomen.org/globalsummit/about-thailand/.
The World Bank. n.d. “Thailand.” The World Bank. Accessed April 16, 2024. https://genderdata.worldbank.org/countries/thailand/.
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