Navigating Engagements in Thailand: Key Considerations and Insights

[aiden15632]

I wondered for a while if I should put this posting up on this site but thought I would as people do look to have an interest in dating Thai girls as well as shall we say renting them.
 
I got engaged in Thailand to my Thai Girlfriend last week, I meet my Fiancée on line on a dating site she has lead a fairly sheltered life limited by being brought up by parents from a small village and working in a museum for Thai people so before me she never had much contact with farangs but she had taken English classes at work (which must have been by a backward English teacher).
 
It was a big deal for her and her family and we had 70 friends and family members come some travelled 6 or 7 hours to be there for a morning engagement and engagement breakfast originally the engagement was planned to take place at her home but that has been flooded for 3 weeks so we got engaged in her fathers shop some 2 hours from her home.
 
We had the engagement breakfast in the street under canvas and it was a great day for us both and all the guests.
 
So if there is anything that you want to know about getting engaged to a Thai Girl if I know the answer as I won’t pretend that I understood or know everything about it but if I can I will answer or find out for you

[shant234]

Great news Geep! Congrats!

wow big engagement party! I only went out with the Gf after proposing and we left it at that! Between her full time job (engineering, which is in Auttuaya and away from her home, with my business only allowing short trips, we just didnt worry about anytime of party

[daniel74]

f it's not too personal, what are your ages?



This last trip to BKK I met a girl who was pretty fresh to the scene. I'm thinking if anything serious should come of this, sooner the better. But we haven't discussed if she would move to US. It's all mostly in my head at this point. I've been through this before, sadly, with a filipina and I chickened out after going over to meet her family, then bringing her here for a Thanksgiving to meet my family. Smart, cool girl, but I freaked after realizing she would know nobody and would be totally dependent on me at first. Congrats, interested to hear more of your story.

[daniel74]

Thank you for the positive feedback and suggestions! It's a great idea to highlight more positive stories and experiences. Thailand is rich in culture, kindness, and vibrant community spirit, and there are certainly many uplifting stories beyond the typical narratives.

I'll keep that in mind and work on bringing more positive and enriching content to the table. If you have any specific topics or positive stories you’d like to share or explore, feel free to let me know!

[hilululu]

I haven’t bought a ring—no plans for that kind of thing here! But I’m more than happy to help with any questions you might have, whether they’re about rings, relationships, or anything else. Feel free to ask away, and I’ll do my best to assist you!

[johnson13]

If you're planning to bring someone to your home country, whether it's on a fiancée visa or a spouse visa will depend on your current relationship status and future plans. Here's a brief overview of both options:

1. **Fiancée Visa**: This visa allows your partner to come to your home country to get married. After the marriage, they would then apply for a spouse visa to stay longer.

2. **Spouse Visa**: If you’re already married, you’d apply for a spouse visa, which typically allows for a longer stay and is based on the existing marriage.

Regarding paperwork, you have two main options:

1. **Self-Application**: If you’re confident in navigating the visa process, you can handle the paperwork yourself by researching the requirements and gathering the necessary documents.

2. **Immigration Attorney**: Hiring an immigration attorney can be beneficial, especially if the process seems complicated or if you want to ensure everything is handled correctly. They can provide guidance and help with paperwork, ensuring that all legal requirements are met.

Feel free to ask any specific questions you have about the process, and I’ll do my best to assist!