Living in Thailand

[Mangofan]

I need some advice on the thai tradition of sin sot, as a farang who thinks this practice is basically a daughter's family BF for their daughters when they get engaged.

Have any of you fine members ever paid a sin sot for your thai wife? And would you or not pay the sin sot if you single guys pay the sin sot to uphold thai tradition if you intend to marry a thai woman?

Never pay sinsot. Never. Maybe if the girl is a virgin from a very good family. And even then, just maybe. But don't pay it for anything less. It's an outdated tradition that Thai girls (especially those from Isaan) use to get cash out of Mr. Farang Tourist. And don't believe that bullshit about it being "Thai Culture". That's complete shit. Seriously. Do not pay it, or if you do, make sure you get it back after the wedding. Some guys show sinsot at the wedding, then it is given back by the parents. Or sometimes part of it is used to pay for the wedding. But the wedding "gifts" from guests should pay for the cost of the wedding.

And if she's a working girl, don't marry her.

In fact, you should think VERY carefully before deciding to marry a Thai girl. Not many Thai-farang marriages work out. A lot of my friends are married to Thai girls and they are absolute nightmares as wives.

[Chieftain]

I need some advice on the thai tradition of sin sot, as a farang who thinks this practice is basically a daughter's family BF for their daughters when they get engaged.

Have any of you fine members ever paid a sin sot for your thai wife? And would you or not pay the sin sot if you single guys pay the sin sot to uphold thai tradition if you intend to marry a thai woman?

I'm afraid you won't get the perfect answer, esp. Not on a P4P website. What's the background of the lady you intend to marry?

[LittleBigMan]

Well, its a check from an insurance company. Is that 'personal' or?

Personally, if the insurance check is from outside the country like USA I don't believe they will cash it? I got a check from AIA Insurance from Bangkok. I was told that I had to take it to the bank in which I open my account on 2nd Road. In Pattaya to cash the check. I was only 10 minutes away at BigC, Pattaya Tai, and when I got to the bank they told me they they couldn't cash the check but had to deposit and hold it for 5 days.

You might want to ask the insurance company instead of writing a check that they can wire the money to your account from the insurance company bank to your bank in Thailand?

Good luck, LBM

[Stevebny]

Grab her ass and see what happens next.

The situation requires more delicacy and finesse. Leave a porno in the DVD player, and some unused condoms, lube, and toys on the nightstand. Tell her you'll be back in two hours but actually return in about 1/2 hour. If she's not jumping your bones once you enter, then grab her ass and see what happens next.

[Opebo]

If it is a personal check from the USA it will not be accepted.

Well, its a check from an insurance company. Is that 'personal' or?

[Pita123]

My apologies if this is not the proper place to ask this question: I'm looking for a maid service to come in and clean the apartment a few times a week. I want a real housekeeper (I. E. One that can cook and clean well) , but would like to get "extra's" while she's here. Does anyone have experience with this type of arrangement in BKK? How could I approach the issue with a housekeeper?

Grab her ass and see what happens next.

[Sanook D]

Is the bride a virgin? If not, you don't have to pay any sin sot. By the way, if you intend to marry a Thai woman (and moreover if she is a former prostitute) , before making a decision that you might regret, you should at least read this webpage:

http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/reader/reader1803.htm

While I am a little bit more optimistic than the author about regular middle-class Thai women, I agree with almost everything that is said on the above mentioned webpage, especially when dealing with former prostitutes.

Good advice and a good article, too. There is no good reason to pay sinsot for a non-virgin- if you insist on going through with this enlist a Thai mediator. Remember, it's a business deal. I would say that if you are really bent on marrying the girl it might be a better idea to take her to your own country and do it there. Marriage to a Thai in Thailand confers almost no advantages, and actually can be a disadvantage to the woman in terms of purchasing real estate.

[LittleBigMan]

I have a couple of Thai bank accounts, and anticipate receiving a check in the USA, but no longer have any effective means of dealing with it there.

Is it possible to deposit an American check (physical check) into one's Thai bank account?

If it is a personal check from the USA it will not be accepted. There was a time when Cashier Checks and Money order was accepted but now they can be copy by anyone that has a computer and printer and their value are just like any other personal checks. When accepted they would take a while to clear something like I remerber 21 days, a Thai check from a insurance company took 4 days to clear.

Just a suggestion, if you have a Bangkok Bank account you might have the check sent to the HQ in New York cleared by them and have them forward the money over to Thailand if you have a Bangkok Bank Account. Check their website in New York and contact maybe they have a way? I know the Bangkok Bank have a agreement with Expat from the USA to direct deposit Expats Social Security checks to the office in New York. This is how my brother gets his S. S. Check each month to his Bangkok Bank account in Thailand.

LBM

[Goyave]

I need some advice on the thai tradition of sin sot, as a farang who thinks this practice is basically a daughter's family BF for their daughters when they get engaged.

Have any of you fine members ever paid a sin sot for your thai wife? And would you or not pay the sin sot if you single guys pay the sin sot to uphold thai tradition if you intend to marry a thai woman?

Is the bride a virgin? If not, you don't have to pay any sin sot. By the way, if you intend to marry a Thai woman (and moreover if she is a former prostitute), before making a decision that you might regret, you should at least read this webpage: http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/reader/reader1803.htm

While I am a little bit more optimistic than the author about regular middle-class Thai women, I agree with almost everything that is said on the above mentioned webpage, especially when dealing with former prostitutes.

[Goyave]

I have a couple of Thai bank accounts, and anticipate receiving a check in the USA, but no longer have any effective means of dealing with it there.

Is it possible to deposit an American check (physical check) into one's Thai bank account?

Never have done something similar in Thailand yet, but according to some contributors on ThaiVisa, it's possible:
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...ersonal-Check/
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...-bank-account/

[Opebo]

I have a couple of Thai bank accounts, and anticipate receiving a check in the USA, but no longer have any effective means of dealing with it there.

Is it possible to deposit an American check (physical check) into one's Thai bank account?

[Col Law]

[QUOTE=Member #3200; 1103609]I need some advice on the thai tradition of sin sot, as a farang who thinks this practice is basically a daughter's family BF for their daughters when they get engaged.

If the amount quoted is not stupid in your eyes not stupid go ahead, remember it can also be about making face, depending on the wife's families circumstances it sometimes is returned but don't expect it to be, my friend paid 10000 GBP he thought she was worthwhile 12 tears ago 2 kids later there still devoted to each other. (she had a university education so hopes would have been higher)

[NicFrenchy]

I need some advice on the thai tradition of sin sot, as a farang who thinks this practice is basically a daughter's family BF for their daughters when they get engaged.

Have any of you fine members ever paid a sin sot for your thai wife? And would you or not pay the sin sot if you single guys pay the sin sot to uphold thai tradition if you intend to marry a thai woman?

Don't get married to a Thai woman. Seriously.

[Member #3200]

I need some advice on the thai tradition of sin sot, as a farang who thinks this practice is basically a daughter's family BF for their daughters when they get engaged.

Have any of you fine members ever paid a sin sot for your thai wife? And would you or not pay the sin sot if you single guys pay the sin sot to uphold thai tradition if you intend to marry a thai woman?

[Spider916]

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Pita123,

That's new to me.

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