What do Thais think of older foreign men in Thailand?

In Thailand, a common observation you will make is that there is a lot older foreign men with younger Thai women. So I went to ask Thai people what they think of this phenomenon.
ข้อสังเกตที่หลายคนจะนึกถึงเมื่อไปเมืองไทยครั้งแรกคือมีชายชาวต่างชาติที่มีอายุมากกับผู้หญิงไทยที่อายุน้อยกว่า ฉันแค่อยากจะหาคำตอบว่าคนไทยคิดอย่างไรกับเรื่องนี้
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[@patthecat6491]

I enjoyed this video, being an old man living in Thailand. The responses of the Thai's interviewed were indicative of why I love it here so much.

[@playthroughcinema]

genuine question, I'm a 32 year old brit... if I wanted to move to thailand and find a woman how much would I need per month? I have done a lil bit of research, I read that 45,000 baht would be enough which equals about £1000 a month... is this true or would I need more/less?

[@slowlifebyleejoey3696]

@@playthroughcinema it depends which part of Thailand you wanna live if not in the city 45,000baht should be covered all expends

[@playthroughcinema]

@@slowlifebyleejoey3696 ty, what about in bangkok? how much would I need there?

[@slowlifebyleejoey3696]

@@playthroughcinema if u rent some where like sukumvit rd, thonglor, Silom can cost u round 15000-20000 per month but if u looking around Rama II rd , onnuch rd, srinakarin rd, bangna u can rent some where under 10000 per month

[@playthroughcinema]

@@slowlifebyleejoey3696 ty, if u dont mind me asking, what do u pay for rent?

[@jeffro9489]

I am an older Caucasian Australian man of 62. My Thai wife, who I married 40 years ago, is 4 years older than me. We have 4 children and two grandchildren. I met my wife while I was teaching at a university in Thailand in 1980. I have been teaching in Asia since. I have a wonderful extended family in Thailand. All who are loving and successful in Thai society. Don't think because you are young and have a little experience in Thai culture and language, you can judge that older farang on the the street with a young Thai girl. That may be me, with my niece.

[@Mana_Thief]

nice, but outlier.

[@carl7428]

I appreciate your comments and i fully share your conclusion . I have the same background that you , i am 72 years old and got marry 40 years ago ...4 children and 5 grandchildren .

[@carljung9230]

what a dummy! only guy in history who went to thailand and married an *older* woman!! guess you want a prize or something....here it is, stale popcorn :P

[@PS-gm7vg]

Great interview and editing..Love how Thai people are so honest and not too judgmental....... Good editing too

[@farshimelt]

Thais will rarely tell a foreigner the truth if the truth is negative.

[@steve1739]

These interviews were refreshing to hear.The Thai people really are beautiful.

[@dougglasscock6658]

Thai people are the friendliest people I've ever met !!!! Stationed at NKP ROYAL THAI AFB 1973 -74

[@steve1739]

@@dougglasscock6658 I wish could have seen Thailand back then.It must have been really special.

[@jacksonj3082]

Thai people are so polite - no issues or hangups, whereas people in the West are so judgmental and freely say very rude and belittling comments towards the older gent or younger girl - Westerners have way too many hangups how other people should live.

[@knockknock1246]

Older women in western countries feel after all the chase and avoidance and monetary appreciation they demanded from men while they were young should not be allowed in the generation where they are older now. The tables turn at the need and the irony shoes mightily with some women. What really ironic and double standard is how older women show very little issue with hooking men up with other men (friends) if the hookup helps that woman in some way. Don't believe me? Run a test and then switch your interest to a young woman and see how the attitude completely changes. I had a woman trying to hook me up with her son even...and it was not done too aggressively but when she saw I was hanging out with a woman much younger than me who wanted me to be her friend so as to help her with school and things, and I added, "Plus, I have no interest that way wherein men are concerned she went off on me...??? The woman was her son's age too. Wtf. Ahhhhhh...women. 🤣

[@Tom-tk3du]

Today, so many young western people are unbelievably disrespectful. As if the world revolves around them and they will never grow old. Asians are respectful of elders and appreciate the wisdom, respect and stability that older men provide. Young westerners have a rude awakening coming one day.

[@knockknock1246]

@@Tom-tk3du Hm...The older Than people I know have told me personally that they feel westerners treat them with much respect...in lines at stores, assisting with carrying things or opening doors for them, etc. Kind words go a long way...but truth does also. It appears Deep State on both sides of the ocean wish spreading false promise see to gain the power they truly want and also they live to create white guilt for things not deserved. Nobody is perfect but be serious...If you don't think this phenomenon can be transferred to others later you are kidding yourself.

[@jacksonj3082]

@@smaugthemagnificent I mis-spoke, you are correct every one is judgmental to a degree, but Thais as well as Indonesians, Singaporean, Khemers in my opinion hold in their feelings especially if it is not flattering to someone else.

[@jacksonj3082]

@@smaugthemagnificent you are spot on, i've worked in Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore for 20 years - now back in Indonesia - and what you say rings true with me. Besides "saving face" for themselves, they also "give face" to not embarrass another person. Whereas in the West, and I grew up in the US through university and years after, Westerns have no problem telling it like it is as I think you mentioned. I'm Asian American and straddle both sides. My bank was acquired by a Japanese bank, and an EVP female banking office was quoted, "I'll be damned if I'm going to serve tea" as if Japanese executives can't differentiate a senior banking officer and an administrative secretary.

[@bradpatterson3040]

I'm a 63 year old American and I am married to a 33 year old Thai girl. I will admit that I believe the reason why so many older men come to Thailand is that Thai woman are more open to be with a older man. Thai woman in general treat men alot better than Western woman that is a big factor for coming to Thailand.

[@oaksuwanphanich7444]

I like how you dare ask many things.... and it’s even more refreshing to hear them talk so openly ^_^

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it 👍🏼

[@Paranormal_Code]

Just discovered you Paddy and binge watching. One thing that stands out is how friendly, charming and laid back these Thai people seem. They just seem to be living life. You make me want to go there badly when prior it wasn’t necessarily in my top 10 or anything. I did study Muay Thai a couple years and love the food. It’s sad so many go there for sex industry. I’d want to go to learn the history and see ancient sites etc.

[@martinburch2416]

I think a pretty fair point you raised paddy. My wife is 7 years younger than me. I liked how all the Thai interviewees all had very good points as well. A real good video paddy

[@TheArtofEngineering]

It is my understanding the Thai working girls refer to these older European men as "buffaloes" (fat, docile and easily led). I think this situation is born of mutual desperation on the women's side we have grinding poverty and on the men's "relationship retardation" and loneliness; essentially it is a transaction that is both emotional and financial. I think ultimately prostitution is very sad but it is the oldest profession and serves needs. If the older gentleman falls in love, builds a house and lifts the girl's family out of poverty, then that has got to be better than what previously prevailed? I've been married 27 years to a Thai woman (met here in OZ) and she is 5 and a bit years older than me (smarter and much better educated). When we met she looked younger and now she looks MUCH younger and I know lots of Thai language phrases like; "lazy husband"...."mow the lawn"....water the garden"...".wash/fold the clothes"...vacuum etc etc and have no hair. I think culturally the differences make the relationship stronger and more fascinating but if you think your Thai lady friend will do more than her fair share of the domestic duties.....fool you! Luckily I married for love and not for domestic ease. As for the sex trade, especially the ugly trade in children but also younger ladies from poorer areas of SE Asia it needs to STOP!!! Thailand and the Thai people are beautiful and I think the vast majority of people visit for this reason. If we want to talk about stereotypes my experience of meeting my wife was as follows: when I told people who I was with, they would say "Did she work in a bar?"....or "She wants a VISA".....or things much worse involving ping pong balls! I met my wife when she worked in our family business and she had a degree from Chulalongkorn University and did not come out of a dire circumstance. The real question is of course, does it really matter? If a couple want to make a life together regardless of how they meet, shouldn't we be cheering them on? Love is something the world needs more of! Love the interviews, perhaps you could interview mixed couples, long term, short term, gay, straight etc etc and find out how they met and what keeps them together! Lagornah!

[@patnyabangkok7751]

Well said, totally agree with you.

[@TheArtofEngineering]

@Chersonesus Aureali Based? Do you mean best? Or biased? :)

[@kmc7876]

I thought Thailand was a reasonably well off country

[@Queen-qy4qc]

Reasonably easily led they are indeed 😉 good boy

[@johnchristie6195]

It looks like these interviews are conducted in Sydney ,Australia.

[@andyouknow6955]

Because they were there

[@jamie1453]

I am a product of your vdo! Met a beautiful Thai lady in Phuket and we are so happy together. She knows I could walk away and I know she could walk away too! It's a beautiful mutual relationship. I meet her family and now they are MY family. Nothing compares from Los Angeles. Thailand beautiful people beautiful country!

[@sjffhfjcntgj9411]

Good luck, just be sure not to buy a house in her name!

[@ubon11]

I’ve been going to Thailand for nearly 30 years. My first time was when I was very young and in the military, and I really liked the place quite a bit. Now that I’m much older, I still like it quite a bit, but I’m fully aware of the stereotype of the older sex tourist and it’s very likely that I look like that now. But I try not to let it bother me, because that’s not the reason I go. If I meet a nice Thai woman for conversation or whatever, great, if not, I don’t care. I’m there to enjoy the atmosphere, great food, and just relax. I don’t like to go to the bars, even though the women are very beautiful. The music is just way too loud for me, plus I hate that type of music as well. So I just like to sit at the beach or a nice cafe during the day, do a lot of beach and city walking for exercise, and then at night have a nice dinner in a restaurant, and then maybe have a Singha while I sit at an outside bar and enjoy the night. Just a carefree vacation with no expectations, definitely not trying to be a drunken sex tourist. I hope Thai people understand that even though we all might look similar, we aren’t all the same.

[@jordyevol9284]

Sure pal

[@TrangDB9]

Just like all the Thai girls are not the same.

[@sofiasofia6648]

With time every one change you are doing a positive thing just be your self

[@arena6087]

Great choice I do same I like swimming walking relax eating in food courts lots of food choices

[@eleveneleven572]

Same here. I do enjoy the bars and a drink. The bars with 70's and 80's music and better still those that don't harass you. I'm happy to buy drinks and have a laugh but draw the line at that. I think that attracts the better girls who know you aren't there for sex and they aren't trying to screw you for money. They can relax. But best of all...the food, the sun, the culture and the people.

[@simonhunt1944]

It is not just old Farangs with Thai women. There are lots of old Thai men and young Thai women too but they don't stick out like sore thumbs. If they are happy in the relationship what is the problem?

[@Ed19601]

@Xx X nobody stopping anybody to look for anyone. I don't see a problem

[@pcochenour]

@Xx X What's stopping them? If they're attracted to them, they will seek them. "Fair" doesn't mean anything in regards to what people are attracted to in a relationship. I'm a 5'10" average white guy...if a woman is more attracted to a tall athletic black guy, should I complain about how it's not "fair"? No, that's just the way things are. Your logic is flawed, unless you're talking about imposing some sort of forceful pairing of partner types. See how that flies.

[@guyvachod5363]

Exactly, that's what I said before I read your comments

[@universeofopulence]

... maybe they look like father-daughter...

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

Well said.

[@c.g.3931]

Dude’s a champ in the Thai language. I can barely stutter out “thank you”

[@adamstarritt7572]

I couldn't say a word of Thai before this video but now I know "take care".

[@paularthur5563]

and falang

[@marcok5412]

That's very Thai expression

[@49525Bob]

I do speak Thai, and I am very impressed with Paddy's fluency.

[@D-Bomb2024]

I love thailand cant wait to get back there. Every video i watch im like.... i gotta learn to speak thai

[@knutschkugel8079]

That's what I think too :)

[@rosejain1715]

Hi,guys sawaddee kha .welcome to smile land ,live in thailand ,eat patthai yummy,have thai friends ,lets speak thai its soooo fun.

[@oonaumabaldwin9290]

Thank you for loving Thailand, it's good for you 😁😊

[@louismacareo371]

Do it brother.... study hard. Go back. Enjoy your life. There is good and bad everywhere. Don't listen to the nay sayers. It took me 7 years of manipulating my career to be able to live there for 6.5 years with dozens of trips before that. I have been used, abused, deceived, loved, cared for, befriended, chewed up and spit out and taken in like a lost relative by people I barely know. Everything is not only possible in Thailand, it happens. You never know how the day is going to end until you wake up the next morning. Everything people say here is true in part and not true in part. The role of support, including financial support in Thailand has a different meaning than it does in the West. Friendships are different. Love is different. Just go and do it all. I have never regretted it and after I finalize securing my future over the next several years, I will be retiring there. All I can say is that the honeymoon with Thailand ended for me about 12 years ago, but I love it still, with all its warts and limitations and beautiful and grandeur. Don't hold back and good luck!

[@douge2657]

Having not traveled much outside of US, I’m honestly curious but cautious. This helped a bit and appreciate the responses in clip and the written remarks:). 👍

[@doubledown9]

Great questions Paddy! Love the video, I like to hear the perspectives of Thai people living in the west! Take care bro.

[@mulishapatrol]

I've always loved the idea of being bilingual as it would open up a whole new world and it's honeslty really awesome to see two different cultures able to interact and have such a great time together.

[@onetouchtwo]

The girl in the black jean jacket knows what's up. Great video, as always!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Mark Canlas yes she was extremely well spoken!! Thanks so much 🙏

[@zenvagabond]

Interesting - Thai responses were very thoughtful and respectful. Even more interesting comments about Thai wives v western wives :)

[@drdr76]

As a westerner who is retiring next year in Thailand I will testify that, in general, I have found that Asian women treat their men better than Western women do--there are always exceptions. Another thing I like about Thailand is that they are mostly Buddhists, a religion that seems kinder than the Christians--except maybe for the true Christians--but in the US there are so many who claim to be Christian but they do not act like it one bit except for show. Of course, familiarity breeds contempt so I may not like it so well after a few years but I am going to give it a go.

[@dellcruz2818]

however. asian men likes western women for their blonde hair and blue eyes. resulting to beautiful babies. most winners in a beauty contest are half asian and have caucasian

[@66thru68veteran]

I am with you brother , 2021 !

[@FlowtnWitWalden]

I think you said it well, "familiarity breeds contempt." I was once guilty of romanticizing Buddhism. After years of objective reading the actual practicing temples seem no less hypocritical than organized religions anywhere. Comes down to being obsessed about $$$. Now I'm not speaking about the tenets of the philosophy itself; rather the organized religion as practiced en mass. On a more positive note, as a child I read a beautiful book that did quite well in comparing the similarities of Christianity and Buddhism. Can't recall now if it was Ethel Mannin's "The Living Lotus," or Rudyard Kiplings, "Kim;" But I think it was the first one. Later I happened onto Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces," which also does the comparison of universal truths among the worlds religions and philosophies. Eventually a friend introduced me to Theosophy which again examines ageless wisdom and universal truths. What becomes apparent is that it's not so much this or that religion that is any more virtuous than another as it is how much each of us implements those profound truths in our daily lives.

[@Queen-qy4qc]

Ahaha, maybe because you need to start treating women better. Not all Thai women will out up with your shit, they soon will stop. Start treating others how you'de like to be treated.

[@brucehaynes336]

I spent 4 months in Northern Thailand (Chiang Rai) from November '19 til March '20 and loved it. I flew into Chiang Mai and bussed it up to CR. I'm one of the older guys that doesn't do the bar and bar girl thing, is totally turned off by prostitution and loves really good (no happy ending) massage. I've never been to the high tourist areas and have no desire to go. The Thai's I met are normal Thai people living normal lives. I met a really nice, beautiful, 50 year old Thai woman there (I'm 68) and was planning on going back in November to spend extended time there and probably move there. Of course Covid came along so travel plans are up in the air now. I have several friends there, older guys like me from the U.K., U.S., and Australia who have wonderful long term relationships with Thai. women who are younger than they are that they met in the local community and/or were introduced to. None of these women were "working girls" which seems to me to be the key in finding a good, honest and caring relationship.

[@mitchellcarson3218]

Bruce, I would suggest a prescription of 500 mg of Cyponate Testosterone per week for the first 4 weeks to front load, and then 250 week afterwords for the rest of your life. A long acting ester such as Test Enathanate would only have to be injected twice a month. HCG ( Human Chorionic Gonadotropan )1500 mcg 3 times a week once a month, and if you can afford it, Pharmaceutical HGH ( Human Growth Hormone )1.5 IU daily Mon. to Fri. Take 20mg Cialis a day and get some moderate exercise and some resistance training and eat a healthy diet with quality protein. AND THEN, after 1 year of this I want you to rewrite your experience with the women you meet. [e-mail]. Age is only a # Mate!

[@brucehaynes336]

Mitchell Carson I appreciate your response (I think) but after reading back thru my original post I fail to see anything that might make you assume that There is a physiological reason for what I posted. I have a pretty high testosterone level for a 68 year old, walk hard and work out generally 6 days every week and 10mg of testosterone works well taken only when needed. I don't personally like the bar girl, prostitution or happy ending thing that attracts many Caucasian men to countries where there are a high availability of brown women (I live in Costa Rica) where many (not all) of them have underlying and often serious financial issues and /or families they are supporting. There are a lot of issues including drugs, human trafficking, etc. under the whole worldwide sex industry that I make a personal decision not to support plus for me personally it turns me off totally. If I were living in Thailand I would much rather find a mate or female companion from within the community as several of my friends have that are a similar age to me.

[@brucehaynes336]

I meant 10mg of Cialis not testosterone.

[@jamesdean9943]

Hope everything works. I’m the same in not into used up bargirls or prostitutes.

[@ralphfurley4217]

Thanks for sharing. I share your sentiments towards bar girls, prostitution, etc. and would like to find a nice Thai girlfriend. However, I will never marry one, or any other female for that matter.

[@jacksonsullivan564]

I’m Aussie my Thai Girlfriend is older than me....,

[@vincentvdl]

fool

[@NightBazaar]

How much older that you? 20 years? 50 years?

[@FrazerHatyai]

Unlucky

[@iceberg1966]

@Markus Buelow What???

[@paintosignup]

Most Thai women would look a lot younger than their younger white husband. So don’t feel bad or listen to the other replies

[@redarmyF]

The Thai-"girls" that hook up older farang are mostly in a bad situation. When you are a woman with two children and you are 21-25 or so marriage is no more option for you in Thailand. So: Your husband was bored by wife and children and went elsewhere. You have two options . If you look good go to a bar and hope a farang will marry you or you open up a small business like laundy or streetfood stall. Let those bar- ladies do their job and don't blame them and do not blame the farang for having a little fun in older ages. It's a win-win situation.

[@expliteronboom3075]

I like your explanation!

[@redarmyF]

@@expliteronboom3075 I visited Thailand many times and I lived there for a while. Now it's too touristic for me and I switched to India.

[@expliteronboom3075]

@@redarmyF Yea but India doesn't have as good of a car culture.

[@redarmyF]

@@expliteronboom3075 India is absolutely faszinating and has a a long history. The culture is is thousends of years old and many things (maths, medical science, astronomy, phlosophy, even buddism) come from India. To explore this country you would need two livetimes. The best thing of India the Indian people. I never met never met so nice people like the Indians before.

[@madamroo434]

I wouldn't call it a win- win situation, when one part feels it's her only option. It's just really sad.

[@Richard.Cabeza]

Comparatively speaking, after having a great relationship with a Thai woman, I can never imagine going back to having a relationship with a foreign women closer to my age. Their kindness, caringness and calmness is infectious. Don't abuse that, treat her well and life will be amazingly fun and enjoyable.

[@maiaotaku]

You can compliment a certain type of woman without belittling the others. It’s not a competition.

[@Richard.Cabeza]

@@maiaotaku I did not belittle any others.

[@aarongleim243]

Would love to visit Thailand and find a good woman...really nothing in America I care about anymore

[@bobsmith5441]

I find your comment interesting. As a man who lived in Thailand for 6 years. There are good & bad people everywhere. The level of corruption in Thailand is off the charts and many of these 'innocent' thai women run successful rackets on multiple western men. Yes there are good women here too but mostly they are after men with money. The fact that they are poorer means you comparatively can be also but the exact same mentality exists. A lot of these women say and act in exactly the way they believe you want them to act but a lot are duplicitous to the extreme and absolutely not sincere in their declaration of love that fall from their lips without much effort and can happen several times a day. Finding a 'good woman's has a lot to do with the qualities you seek out in a woman. If you are vacuous and want beauty over integrity, loyalty and honesty, you will get shafted all the time. You also need to consider that you will only have one income with these women, your own! A total dependant. No inheritance opportunities either. So it's a mixed bag and not the mecca some of these men believe. You are also relegated to the ...other older creepy man. Even in these interviews they hide their true feelings. Most in Thailand do not like these old dudes taking their daughters.

[@owlperchedsilo3745]

Shawn Haynes, but it's fake though. you're just not picking up on it.

[@Mike-lv6vs]

I'm an old white guy who loves Thailand and I know the scene and that's alright. That doesn't mean you can't have a fun, respectful relationship and be friends. Some have become long term good friends. That's one of the things I love about Thai people the lack of judgement.

[@paintosignup]

It is not that Thai people lack judgement. They simply give opinion that won’t insult old white farangs. Thai people in general respect (almost to the point of worship) farangs more than people from Asian countries. If old Chinese, Vietnamese or other from Asia walk around with young Thai girls, I bet you would hear uproars from every Thai. I heard Thai (most are my friends) complain when Chinese tourists make a mess in tourist town. But they keep silent when white tourists (US and Europeans) make a mess. Perfect example is the full moon party in the south of Thailand, Ko Pa-Ngan.

[@Mike-lv6vs]

@@paintosignup Whatever the reason this old white farang likes it.

[@testtestsson4927]

@@paintosignup Why do Thais like westerners so much do you think?

[@waynegrosvenor9699]

If the two people involved are happy and have no problem with it, then its nobody else's business

[@scottwilliam6141]

Last time I was in Thailand it was the Koreans and Japanese hanging around the red light areas. And increasingly from India. Most of the older westerners were just hanging around drinking and eating.

[@fair98fair]

Yes, it is vast majority other Asians that go to the red light areas, but the Europeans will always stand out from the rest and be more visible

[@petetong9725]

Yeah I'd agree with that.... Theres not alot of places an older single man feels comfortable going on holiday.. The thai people have got their tourism just right for single people.. It is what it is......it is a niche area...

[@djnor1979]

Japanese are quite rare in Thailand, those were probably Chinese.

[@davestewart6476]

Gipsz Jakab You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Japanese even have their own red light area Thaniya, close to PatPong. Or step outside BTS Thong Lo or Phrong Phong and find many Japanese restaurants, ramen shops etc.

[@djnor1979]

@@davestewart6476 The japanese chain restaurants are catering for the Thais mostly ... And they are in every major city.

[@TravelerWit]

Good topic, it's interesting to know different point of view !

[@listenlife]

Interesting video👍 i want speaking thai like you😀😀

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

You can!

[@zparparz5620]

I like that they seem to have their own individual opinions instead of having a general idea of how life should be like we do in the U.S.

[@rustyuk1077]

Its not a problem at all in Thailand, the only place where its a problem is back at home in your own country where everyone is narrow minded and judges you and expect you to stick to the status quo, but these are people who hasn't lived! or people who wishes that they had younger girlfriend and just haven't got the bottle to try it, so because of jealousy they expect you to be like them, meanwhile they slag you off behind your back, but wish they had what you got!

[@oliguayasebesteves166]

So you like lady boys?

[@joeblow5337]

I agree, my late wife was from Okinawa. No problems in her homeland, but here in the US it was unbelievable how badly she was treated here, even by own family. To tell the world a big FU,we adopted 2 babies from Korea. We were married on 1976, God took her from me on Easter Sunday 2019. Things have changed so much since we married in the mid 70's. Now as an older white man, I am the one society treats badly. When I can I am coming to Thailand to find my last wife.

[@grahammurray7426]

@@oliguayasebesteves166 if do or dont who cares ?

[@nightravenonline]

Yes true.exactly neighbours especially european women look down on us..very jelouxe...

[@moxy666]

Good video, Thai people really are the nicest and I could listen the ladies talk all day long, even though I understand very little Pah Sah Thai.

[@timothybumgardner6742]

Thanks for the great video !! I love to hear how the locals of one country feel about certain subjects. Nice that you speak thai so we can understand ( with subtitles ) how they really feel. Take good care. Be safe.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 👌

[@farshimelt]

How the "really feel" may be different then how they really feel when talking to Thais.

[@anthonyc92107]

Great job with this video!!! Thai people are lovely people! I absolutely love the vibe in Thailand. I am planning to live there soon!

[@stevenoliver9728]

I first visited the Kingdom as a young man and then returned almost 30 years later. The young women treated me exactly the same. 😁

[@oddballsok]

but you didnot treat the women from back then the same..right ?...50 year old thai women... tssk.

[@LetsDanceTampa]

As a walking wallet?

[@sjffhfjcntgj9411]

Are you that guy who hangs out in Silom 2??

[@TheKanyarin]

🤮🤢

[@Ycs565]

Dude, I from Thailand and you speak Thai better than me.

[@no-km3cc]

Youre video's are so interesting and awsome and i learned a lot about thai people and now i'm really interested in thai culture Thank you keep going 👍🙏❤❤

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

ilias men I definitely will! So glad to hear that they spark an interest in Thailand 😊

[@ronj6038]

Notice the lack of shaming to fit a false societal narrative? Dee Mak Mak

[@rtwod-]

So you’re saying most older white men don’t goto Thailand to get laid? They’re going for the beaches? Lol.

[@ralphfurley4217]

I think Ron J's response was that the Thai people in the video are positive and nice about the questions being asked. No nastiness and shaming language like you'd find in the Western countries. I've seen similar questions asked of Western women and the nastiness and insults start flying.

[@ronj6038]

@@ralphfurley4217 Chai, Kope Khun Crub

[@rtwod-]

@FoxIslanderSteve He said "shaming to fit a false societal narrative", this statement implies that the 'narrative' of middle aged white men going to Thailand to get laid is false, which is clearly not the case. Entire cities like Pataya would not exist had it not been for this specific type of tourism. So yes, he did say exactly that.

[@anjielifestyle7615]

Why you care about it as long they happy who cares wright? It’s not your business anyway!

[@KEISHINZAN]

ありがとうございます！

[@mikecat1467]

Interesting..its refreshing to see Thais who are traveled have an open mind. .you can see their attitude and view has changed since traveling. .

[@jordankelly7451]

Great video, I've always been curious about Thai people's opinion on this.

[@The_Drifter_13]

Well thought out and interesting opinions here! One obvious thing that wasn’t mentioned is older folks are more likely to be retired, and Thailand is a relatively affordable place to live on retirement savings. Therefore, you’ll see more.

[@vankhoth2136]

No judgement for old persons, and young persons! If they like each other, why asking questions?

[@dond2807]

Interesting and funny video! Keep it up paddy,Im always enjoying watching your videos! Khop khun khap

[@p.winter4282]

Cool, thanks for the vid 👍🏼 very interesting to see and hear from different angles. But don't forget there are different opinions and experiences made by Thai Women living in cities or on the country side, krap

[@nathanwebber8556]

Been going 2 Thailand since '03 & spent many extended periods there , just came back from living there for 6yrs because of COVID but I will say Thai girls definitely know how 2 take care of you much more than westerner women generally & ever tho Thais are more conservative than most westerners would think but they're much less judgemental that's why dating older men or women isn't a issues for them.

[@Sunny-gs7bw]

I’m a thai girl I like white man not just for money but I like White man because different lifestyles and more good connections than Asian man.

[@phillipsdunn6795]

Love is love. Doesn’t matter back ground just they kind. And. Respectful of each other

[@Somerset976]

Lol sounds like a former bar girl....I've heard this statement before many times😂

[@jonlundgren5347]

$$$$$$$$

[@paintosignup]

I would not blame her. Western culture (men) tend to treat women better at least out in the open. On top of that they make more money.

[@eddgraham5340]

@Xx X They do.

[@GhostSal]

I agree completely with the one woman who said the important thing is being honest with each other. Who cares about age, just be honest with each other and good to each other. I feel like as time goes by I won’t find any woman attracted to me that will be good to me, you would think that isn’t too much to ask for (attraction to each other and being good to each other).

[@cdoc2439]

Thanks for the video Paddy. I am trying to learn Thai and it is hard to find people talking natural Thai with subtitles. If I slow it down to .75 I can understand a lot of it.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Glad you can learn from it Chris!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thailand has changed a lot since i’ve lived here especially Bangkok. There are now so many young Thai and farang couples (including myself and my fiancé) that the stereotype of the old farang and young Thai girl is fading

[@ThairishTimes]

@Gary Johnston very possible Gary. In Asia large age gaps in relationship are far more socially accepted than in the west. Anyway you’re right if it works it works, who cares. Live and let live

[@ironheart5830]

But I don't see Thai men with White women :D

[@ThairishTimes]

@@ironheart5830 I have. There are not as many as a western guy and asian woman but they are out there

[@farshimelt]

Depends on where you live. I see more old/young couples in Hua Hin than in Bangkok.

[@sjffhfjcntgj9411]

New young Thai generation=Smart Why marry thai guy when you can meet a good farang online? Thai guy= lazy,no money, small noodles Farang= work hard, too much money same same ATM, BIGGGGG noodles ♥️♥️♥️+ Visa+Face soo beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@onedirection3510]

Great content! I want to commend you on your command of the Thai language. May I ask how long it took you to get so fluent? How did you go about it? Thanks.

[@ashishgusani]

Love the insights mate..

[@yuisirikun4640]

เราคิดว่าคนต่างชาติ อาจจะอยากมาใช้ชีวิตวัยเกษียนที่นี่ เพราะค่าครองชีพถูกกว่า.....ถ้ามาอยุ่ก็อยากมีภรรยาเปนคนไทย...สำหรับเราไม่เคยดูถูกใรคะ😊

[@FlowtnWitWalden]

Thank you so much for your generous hospitality and warm, welcoming hearts!

[@sabaisabai8895]

Thank you for your nice words. Im 58 and married with a Thai woman about 30 years. (she is 52) We live in Austria ;-)

[@gw4519]

I noticed a lot of older foreign men in Thailand are open minded and nicer than those are the one who’s live in their home country I could be wrong I’m 54 single living in the US and have no chance to meet someone nice

[@iz-dle4856]

ฝรั่งงควรระวังผู้หญิงอีสาน เพราะโดนหลอกหมดตัวมาเยอะ ทำกันเป็นอาชีพ

[@naruemonwongphanit3433]

@@iz-dle4856 อย่าเหมารวมเดะ ผู้หญิงอีสานขยันทำมาหากิน เลี้ยงตัวเองเยอะแยะ ยิ่งเด็กรุ่นใหม่ ๆ นี้เค้าไม่ค่อยจะสนใจฝรั่งสูงวัยแล้ว เห็นแถวบ้านหลายคนเน้นสมัครไปทำงานต่างประเทศกับกรมแรงงานมากกว่า อับดับ 1 คือประเทศเกาหลี เลยไปกันเยอะมาก กลับมาคือเห็นตั้งตัวได้หลายคน

[@perceblue3976]

I`ve lived in Thailand for 30 years, my Thai wife and I are the same age. But the Thais do look down on younger Thai women that go with old western men. It`s no different from western countries, younger women go with much older men for money and if these old western men believe that young attractive Thai women want them for their charm and personality, they are living in cloud cuckoo land. There is a saying here in Thailand; no money, no honey and that`s a fact.

[@grahammurray7426]

Look down ,but happy to take the money... money number 1 in LOS

[@michaelj6392]

People look down on single moms everywhere

[@bombazine2]

It’s mutually beneficial. Older men are paying for younger women. The men get sex with younger women and the women get money directly or indirectly. Same in Thailand as it is everywhere

[@wiilys6682]

I first went to Thailand with my daughters on a holiday and we loved it. hope to get back soon and see the places we missed plus the girls loved shopping

[@0400081]

I think the topic is also true for my country, the Philippines. Majority are Americans though because we speak better English and our Americanized culture. But I also agree that as long as you have mutual understanding, and know what you both want from the relationship, then it shouldn’t be an issue. I just also want to commend your channel. I want to learn Thai because I love this country. Your channel is part of my daily exposure to Thai so I can familiarize myself more with the language.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Good luck with the Thai learning Aki!

[@0400081]

@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy thank you Paddy!

[@oonaumabaldwin9290]

I like old men because the old men are kind 😂🤣

[@robbiesheppard3280]

Why are they kind?

[@oonaumabaldwin9290]

@@robbiesheppard3280 I don't know because i have never date

[@robbiesheppard3280]

@@oonaumabaldwin9290 good

[@sakurakou2009]

@@robbiesheppard3280 I think old men are less narrcist and more kind cuz they not want trouble unlike young men they needy and havr lot of energy to fight

[@sjffhfjcntgj9411]

True baby♥️♥️♥️ very nice

[@harper277]

I’m so glad you’re using Thai on your videos, it gives an opportunity to hear the sound and cadence of this language.

[@oregonsbragia]

I'm a 43 year old white American. I have a Thai girlfriend that is 37. My friends and family looked at it like she was just looking for a greencard and probably think that I have lost my mind. That is the automatic response it seems in the US. The fact is that she is a simple Issan girl, not a bar girl, not materialist in the least, and is not crazy, short tempered, jealous, or primarily focused on status or profession like all of the Americans I have ever dated. She is the sweetest and also the cutest girl I've ever dated, and mostly only cares to know that I have eaten well everyday. She has been loyal for over two years dating long distance texting and facetime everyday, and I am finally going to meet her in 11 days after I get out of quarantine. I can't wait to see if we can build a life together somehow. Wish me luck, but I have a feeling I am already so lucky!

[@yeolblt]

Wishing you both a happy life 😊

[@doomd1816]

What about the old asian men with young woman in thailand?

[@arjankiani5309]

Ah Thai people are so lovely and laid back❤️🇹🇭

[@ro33west]

Would you like to put one in the hospital with your baby?

[@farshimelt]

Unless you anger them. They can turn in a flash.

[@arjankiani5309]

@@farshimelt you have to provoke them in a bad manner to do that

[@darwinmorden4731]

Respect. When a Thai lady marries an older blue collar worker she inventories hid entire being, discover every every injury that pains him every day and makes every effort for his comfort. Mid 50's I married my thai wife and many girls asked her to help them find such a husband. She warned them not all foreign were like the man she chose.

[@seanharris95]

Love your work Yeng, ripper content

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks Shaggy!!

[@phantommaggotxxx]

"Because Thai women take care and pay attention" imagine that.

[@Cenot4ph]

that's been my experience, but as with everything you have to do the work to find someone that fits with your personality

[@shermansheepherda8488]

Thai women call the falang ATM man , they often get extra money for sick buffalo in home .

[@positivemartyn7609]

Well that was a refreshing change definitely worth a subscribe I may even pick up some more of the Thai languages the reason we come is because it’s an amazing country and so are the people added bonus the women are beautiful 😍 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks for subscribing Martyn! Means a lot to me 🙏

[@colinsmith7576]

Very good interviews

[@raymondblood6322]

Thai king is 67 and has 19 girlfriends under 30

[@ragnarbluechip8795]

If you're a king you should also live like one

[@manenejiki2461]

And he has about 20 women, and the important thing is that our taxes are being lavished on them.

[@segurosincero4057]

Very nice people. Not unfairly judgmental. How refreshing. Good topic and good interviews.

[@igeeklanguages3528]

ฉันชอบวีดิไอของคุณค่ะ ฉันเรียนมากค่ะ ขอบคุณค่ะ I like your videos. I use them to practice my comprehension / to catch words that I've learned in my lessons. I like the ones where you talk about Thai culture. Thank you so much!

[@johnfoose312]

Your next video should be, "Why Thai women prefer older men."

[@jamie1453]

Exactly! Let's get to the bottom of this common occurrence! Great idea!

[@FlowtnWitWalden]

I think the one lady @4:02 already explained it quite eloquently. Completely threw this young buck off his premise.

[@LetsDanceTampa]

Because they want $$$$

[@christianwind8874]

Easy answer. More likely to have money and take care her family and less likely to be a "butterfly" 🦋🦋

[@docbrown3139]

Money

[@luckydave328]

Paddy was trying to get them to say it was bad but didn't find any. The only concern was that the young Thai girls might be exploiting the old farangs ! 😂

[@EforElectric]

I live in Bangkok. I'm 47 and I'm looking for a girl in her 30s and I really have nothing but good intentions so I'm glad that many Thais don't look down on that

[@peterfrederickson6675]

Where did you film it. I want to like sam's handyman page but i can't find it. Maybe you're in Austrailia. I enjoyed your video.

[@paula-yr7pp]

Paddy everyone knows Farang man go to Thailand for the Food golf and the culture

[@MadM1968]

I met my Thai wife in the USA. Before meeting her I never thought of coming to Thailand. I love it here and by the way. I've never been to any red light hot spots. All I ever do is go to temple and out to eat. LOL. Oh I'm 51 and my wife is 45 and she works for the government. Piece

[@jayaybe1]

Piece of what?

[@seansundance9017]

@@jayaybe1 maybe piece of peace lol

[@Royyaful]

Your clip is so fun And it's interesting to follow. I like it very much.

[@lizkook6612]

As a Thai person. I think most Thais don't really pay attention tbh. Most tourists are in those tourist areas and the locals live their normal life. But after I moved to Europe I started to know this stereotype and other stereotypes about Thai women which is far from the truth

[@belltopcone]

Lovely people, would love to visit Thailand for holidays, maybe one day I`ll make it.

[@TeaTimeYes]

You should make a beginner course for Thai. Maybe with a native speaker! :)

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Life In 维也纳 if I had time, I definitely would consider it but at the moment I work full time unfortunately and just do YT on the side!

[@farshimelt]

There are scores of them on you tube.

[@kevinherbert4256]

great post...and very informative...thanx

[@VincentNoot]

Paddy, your Thai is excellent. Awesome how fluently you speak it.

[@paintosignup]

There are several reasons for that The most common reason is Those Thai girls need financial support and old westerners need somebody to take care of them. The girls in this group are mainly from poor family and almost no education. The old westerners could not get any young girls in their own country to marry and take care of them. So this serves each other purpose well.

[@paintosignup]

@@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955 Most of the she in this group needs financial support and better treatment. Thai men in this demographic treat Thai women badly and earn less money than older white guys.

[@lawrenceseow7252]

Before I go further, let me say that I enjoy the issues and topics by Paddy. Your mastery of Thai and interviews are impressive. So many foreign older men in Thailand, the reason is simple economics. This I believe would apply to the Philippines or Vietnam also. They can retire comfortably, find a much younger wife who's likely to be more submissive and caring than Caucasian wives, enjoy the special treatment given to farang and also stretch their dollar many times more than back home. Just my two cents.

[@_lemonny]

This channel is such a gem.

[@petermavrenski6602]

I really enjoy your work keep it going.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thank you so much! I’m gonna keep trying my best 💪

[@petermavrenski6602]

@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy I think the ability to communicate in the native language brings out so much that as foreigners we don't see. I felt that in your interviews. They were genuine replies to your questions. Its not an easy to do..🙂

[@thatsdeep8443]

What do they think to foreign old men? MONEY! Let’s face it 🤣

[@travisl1759]

Facts

[@9Onez]

With such an attitude, I didn't want to talk to anyone when asked about it. Or about Thailand because of the place where foreign tourists go. It is a place where good Thai women. Usually don't go there So if you meet someone who wants your money, it makes sense. But you shouldn't lead them to judge the whole country. (With respect)

[@richardwilliamson9725]

Hi all, I've been living in Thailand for the last 13 years, My Thai GF has never ever taken care of me. its the other way round.55555

[@HtPt]

i am sure they took care of your cash ...

[@michaelj6392]

You messed up then. It’s the same in the West. Some girls will run you if you let them.

[@billcrystal]

I’m very impressed with your Command of the Thai language

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks a lot! I’m trying my best !

[@Shinku101]

Good video. Would love go travel like normal again as soon as possible. Really miss and enjoy the thai culture over there

[@rudolfantonmaier755]

They love money and they improve their status, very important in Thailand

[@jeffro9489]

Some, but not all. Some would rather be in their hometown with their family.

[@sjffhfjcntgj9411]

@@jeffro9489 of course, with big family home and new car all being paid by a farang

[@Ed19601]

"More europeans go for sex, Australians only 5%" I am sure this is all based on solid statistics

[@Ulbre]

it's just a guy being put on the spot with a question and saying the first thing that seems correct (pops into his mind) and probably because he is in Australia and loves Australia he tends to make Australians in Thailand not as sex touristy......a very similar Thai man interviewed in Europe may say the exact opposite!!!!

[@user-hv7sz5pj3g]

รอชม นึกว่าต้องรออีกนาน เนื้อหาตอนนี้ดี ไม่หนัก ชอบฟังความคิดเห็นคนอื่น รอชมคลิปหน้านะค่ะ

[@Johnblondon]

Great video Paddy!

[@nasgothus]

I'd marry a Thai lady simply for her cooking skills.

[@farshimelt]

There are many Thai women who don't have cooking skills or cleaning skills or common sense.

[@kart44]

@@farshimelt Thats true but as a thai restaurant owner in australia i have trained some over 30 yo and their skills come natural it amazes me!

[@xLittleulipx]

Weeelll... My father (Swiss) is 35 older than my mother (Thai). My father was a stereotype😬

[@ediblelipscrubs9466]

I’m sorry about that. Most of them are stereotypes because good western men can find a good woman in their own country, interviews like these mislead people into thinking these degenerates are wanted and don’t show what we say about these old sleazy men behind their backs.