Thai Women & Money: What's Normal—and What's a Red Flag?

Buy me a beer? https://buymeacoffee.com/mikecritchley (Thanks. Making content in the sun is thirsty work!) Join my mailing list for future meetups and updates: https://thecodingtravelbug.substack.com When does money in a Thai relationship become a red flag? And what are the cultural differences between Thailand and the west when it comes to giving money to your Thai girlfriend? In this video, I look at dating Thai women from three different stages of a relationship: who pays when you first start dating, what happens with money and family support when a relationship becomes serious, and finally the Thai tradition of sin sod if you decide to get married. I also share some of my own experiences from more than 30 years of living and dating in Asia, including Thailand and Japan. If you've dated or married someone in Thailand, I'd particularly like to hear your experience with family support and sin sod in the comments. 00:00 Money & Relationships in Thailand 00:53 Who Pays When You Start Dating? 05:46 When Paying Becomes a Red Flag 07:12 Reciprocity & My Thai Lottery Story 09:38 What If She Expects You to Pay for Everything? 14:32 Serious Relationships & Supporting the Family 15:43 Understanding Filial Gratitude in Thailand 20:27 Marriage & Sin Sod 25:39 Final Thoughts: Culture vs. Red Flags