Some people send THB5,000 a month, while once again, others send significantly more. If your girlfriend is living “in the village” THB10,000 is a sensible starting point.

How much do you pay your Thai wife?

An average middle-class, university-educated Thai lady deserves a dowry of 100,000- 300,000 baht. A dowry of a million baht for an uneducated lady of modest means is just ridiculous. Thai dowry prices fall drastically if your bride-to-be has been previously married, already has children, or is not a virgin anymore.

How can I make my Thai girlfriend happy?

Be friendly, polite and respectful, tease her a lot, laugh and make jokes and just look like youre enjoying spending the time with her. Dont push her too much and youll be surprised how quickly a lot of Thai women will open up and really want to get to know you better.

Do you have to pay a dowry in Thailand?

More popularly known as Sin Sod, this is paid as a sign of gratitude to your Thai brides parents for the good upbringing of their daughter. The dowry is mandatory at any Thai wedding ceremony, as Thais view marriage as based on financial stability.