Thai Dowries Uncovered: How Much to Pay and Why Some Expats Say No!

Ever wondered about the secret world of Thai dowries and how much you should pay? In this eye-opening video, we dive into the intriguing cultural tradition of dowry payments for foreign men marrying Thai women in Thailand. We debunk the myth that dowries are required by Thai law and reveal the truth behind this fascinating custom. You'll hear firsthand from a Thai family about what they think foreigners should pay and learn how the amount can vary depending on various factors.

Join us as we answer your burning questions about Thai dowries and provide valuable guidance for foreign men planning to tie the knot with a Thai woman. Discover why some expats refuse to pay dowries and uncover the personal and individual nature of this cultural practice. Don't miss this essential guide to navigating the complex world of Thai dowries and ensuring a smooth and successful marriage in Thailand!

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[MikeHerbosa]

I'm a Thai but I wasn't born and raised here. So I have a western upbringing I had a Thai girlfriend for 8 years here all of a sudden she told me she can't talk to me anymore. And my family had to talk to her family. Another guy and his family paid more dowry and so I was tossed aside awesome experience.

[Tsunami_]

Thank you for this video. I am an American engaged to a beautiful Thai woman 39 years old with no kids and never married (I am 44). I have met her family and we took vacation together. We have a good relationship. We have been together for 2 years and I told everyone that am not rich, but I have a good job and her family does not have much money so I offer to pay dowry. 100, 000 baht is ok for me because I can pay it and she is a good woman that loves me very much. So dowry is for helping my new family.

[specialized]

Pay nothing because you will be paying for the rest of your life

[worldnewsrecap]

This video is very educational and offers a deep insight into Thai marriage traditions. It was interesting to learn about the Thai tradition of Sin Sod or dowry, and how it is perceived not as buying a wife but as a way to prove the groom's ability to provide for the bride. This is an aspect of Thai culture that I hadn't understood before, and it was fascinating to see how deeply it is ingrained. The video also touched upon sensitive issues like virginity and prior marriages, and how these factors could influence the Sin Sod. Understanding these aspects of Thai culture helps foreigners approach such situations with better preparation and respect for local traditions.

Overall, this video is very informative for anyone planning to marry in Thailand, especially foreigners. It not only educates about the Sin Sod tradition but also about the socio-cultural intricacies that could influence it. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting these traditions while navigating one's personal journey.

[vanwong]

Interesting video. For me, it was 400, 000 bahts, 10b gold, pay for the reception, pay for the budhist ceremony in the morning and a small block of land. Her dad was in the military. I turned it down and left.

[waylandpurmont]

Her family never asked for dowry. She explained a dowry was not necessary.
Before marriage, I asked what she/they wanted.
One child. Perhaps, an income producing property (not urban).
Ok. I arranged for her to purchase a property in her name. She and her mother chose the property a neighbor was selling.
They planted rubber and some fruit with the idea of tapping or, later, selling the timber (stumpage) for a large “balloon” (child’s university education).
My idea being to satisfy wife/family and future child. And satisfy my needs as I age and require retirement/shelter.
She built a house on the land. Close to her parents.
Seventeen years later, we rarely use the house. We live in another province. Her parents regularly use the house and maintain the property and plantation.
This “investment” has helped her parents and many ways. The stumpage “balloon” will be worth one million+..
We are now divorced. Share the home we built and gifted to our child in the other province.
The child and his mother are well provided. I have a roof over my head. The two properties increase in value.
They produce cash flow and modest income. The assets/Chanotes are in the name of our child. He pays the
property taxes.
His mother continues work to support herself and provides parenting.
We avoided some pitfalls; cash dowry and gifting.
A lot of worth the effort.
Never had a visa associated with work or marriage. Always, just me and the Thai system.
Hopefully, this comment will give a broader view. Also, my first public media comment. Keep well.

[eyeswideopeninasia]

Interesting video. You correct some of the misinformation but there are some issues regarding Sin Sod that make foreigners skeptical. For example. I was in Thailand in February/March of 2020. I did the tourism areas but also some eastern provinces. A great experience meeting and seeing first hand village life. Spent some time in village areas and was invited to a Thai wedding. A 46 year old Thai woman was marrying a German man. She was once married to a Thai man and had children with him. Then she married a German man. Then another marriage to another German man. This was her 3rd marriage and second to a foreigner. Several of her friends were also married to German men. The dowry was 700, 000 Thai baht. She had no job and lived in the family home. The dowry money was placed out for all to see. Ironically, her parents had the nicest house in the village. I wonder why? lol. That does not sit well with many foreigners. Also, regarding the idea that foreigners are charged more than Thai men because they marry Thai women so quickly and do not know the family is most often the Thai women who bring up marriage and soon after dating. I would not marry no matter the country but that is me. But a good video with lots of information for foreign men to consider.

[thebangkokconnection]

I never paid a dowery for my Thai wife. She sent some of her earnings home to her family monthly and we paid $1000usd to creamate her mother, her fathers brother paid for the fathers final expenses. We inheirited the house and farm after buying out the siblings for B10, 000 each. The old customs are dying off in Thailand except in rural areas between Thais. Parents are expected to be supported in old age, thats why they had so many children, because there is no pension and the govt pays the elderly not enough to eat.

[berttomson]

A very interesting and informative video. Much appreciated. Thank you

[asif]

Property rights are limited and my friends who got divorced in Thailand ALL lost almost everything. I think foreigners can get married to someone they know well and someone they trust, rather than the first pretty girl they meet. Just as with anywhere, really

[WorldsBestWatcher]

New subscriber here. Your honesty and courage to provide "the other side of the story" is welcomed. I'll tell other farangs about your channel. Keep up the good work.

[jasonjudkins]

My (now) wife went on about sinsod a couple of times, when we first started going out, I told her no, I then gave a breakdown on how much it will cost for the visas for her and her children to come to Australia and also tallied up how much money I send her every month, I said it’s up to you, she could make her choice. She never mentioned it again. It’s even worse during COVID with flights and quarantine costs, it’s even more.

[aphilippinesadventure]

I have seen very very few marriages between Thais and Foreigners that succeed long term. The cultural gap is just too wide. if you are a foreigner in Thailand maybe look around...Thumbs up on your video though. You are educational...

[pattayaman]

i like your video so much, i hope many people learn from this, i have a thai wife for 6 years and i never have to pay her family for get married, but i did help them to build there home better and help them to rent more land later for make rice, but i did it for help them, and guys she was a gogo girl in pattaya so you can find true love in Thailand

[parbelmeister]

is an interesting topic, i talked about it with my girlfriends dad and he also said he would give it back to us. And told me what normaly would be the amount around and said we just should do as we can :)

[vegas_vince]

haha. I'm 41 and I have never heard of such a thing!...just go cheap on the ring!!! hahaha

[gvs]

the dowry you pay all depends on your financial backbone, it's like gambling, pay whatever you can afford to lose

[muayboran]

Seriously I'm not paying a dime just for an "I love you" approval from her parents while my parents get nothing. Plus, I have to buy the diamond ring and on top of that risk a divorce. If she loves me, she'll love me for who i am.

[billiam]

I met a Isaan girl who's family wanted 1 million baht, very tragic as she is still single in her mid 30's

[markknopflerisnot]

Just Googled 'dowry meaning' and came up with dowry is the money or goods that a bride's family gives to her new husband and/or his family when they are married." 555