What Traditional-Minded Thai Women Look For in Foreign Men

Money.

That’s the stereotypical reply to inquiries about what Thai women are looking for in foreign men or said in the local dialect — farangs.

But is it true that all Thai women only want money?

Every human person looks for money to some degree and some look for it and ignore everything else. If all a person you meet is looking for is just that, then you should avoid that individual at all costs. That is one trait for every nationality that everyone can get behind.

A good Thai woman goes beyond material appearance. If it is a man she truly loves and cares for, she will look at all of the other traits of her beloved. Traits like his level of devotion, his personality, and his concern for the family.

These are traits that a traditional-minded woman would look for in a foreign man. If you want to be successful in dating a good Thai woman, then read onwards.

1. She wants a respectable and devoted man.

“Does he love me?” — That’s a question that all women generally ask their lover. But for traditional-minded Thai women, this is especially important because love is the basis of keeping a family unit together. Nor will a womanizing disposition ever be favored.

“Is he friendly?” — Thais in the city are adapted to cosmopolitan values of individuality and self-improvement, but they still favor harmony and respect over individual interests. You need to be able to share a warm personality with the people you meet in Thailand.

“Does he have ‘face?’” — We’re not talking about the frontal skin on your head that everyone sees. We are talking about reputation and respect. Do you act like a gentleman in public and act with dignity, honor, and self-esteem? That is a trait a Thai woman will be looking for when she converses with you.

2. He embodies ’Sanuk’ and ‘Mai pen rai’ in his life.

Sanuk means “fun.” Thai women want to know if they can live life to the fullest. This is vividly shown during the Holy Water Festival also known as Songkran when we go to the streets and wildly cleanse each other with water to mark the New Year.

Thai women want adventure. Moreso in the way he romances her heart. She wants to be with a man who can bring a lot of fun to his courtship. If you love hiking and exploration, she wants to come along too. Do you love to go snorkeling? Invite her along to see what lies beneath the ocean.

She will also look at how content you are in life. This is embodied in mai pen rai meaning “never mind.” It is an attitude that states that life is to be enjoyed, yet you should still have a good work ethic and a content outlook on life.

Showing her that you can have fun in life and accept what it gives with grace are attractive qualities.

3. He is a family man.

“Home is where your heart is.”

That phrase is what a traditional-minded Thai woman will be looking for. You need to be able to provide a secure family and a decent place to live. You also need to bring home life full of enjoyment and acceptance for yourself, your wife, and your children.

If you find yourself wanting to marry her, you must also court her parents. Her parents of course will become your parents. This is not something to take lightly, so you should be sure to put your best foot forward when you meet them.

A good Thai woman will do whatever it takes to ensure that everyone in the family is in a harmonious state.

She is looking for a lifelong soulmate.

She isn’t looking for a farang wallet. If you’re looking for one-night stands or flings, then there’s a lot of that to go around in Thailand and money is all you need.

However, you are looking for something that lasts a lifetime. This means you need to make the effort to become a man that can engage others with the respect and dignity of a gentleman. He can have fun and acceptance in life. Lastly, he treasures his family and the community he settles into.

This is a man that a good Thai woman wants to meet and marry. If you embody those values, she wants you. So make the effort to find her now.