Dating Thai Women: Where & How to Meet Thai Women?
We analyzed dozens of sources and used our rich experience in international dating to provide the most important and useful information about Thai girls. Here, you will find everything you wanted to know about Thai women—we’ll talk about their character traits, show interesting numbers, and explain how to date them successfully.
Thai Women Quick Facts
| 🌇 Popular cities to meet Thai women | Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai |
| 💍 Average age of marriage | 21 years old |
| ❤️ Best Thai women dating site |
SakuraDate |
| 👩❤️👨 How to win their heart | Treat them with respect, impress their parents, don’t rush |
What are Thai women like?
- Thai girls are marriage-minded—for most of them, marriage is essential to living a fulfilling life. However, the situation is slowly changing—it’s interesting that although Thai women are still very marriage-minded, the proportion of women who have never married is slowly increasing in this country. This might have something to do with the financial circumstances and less social pressure young Thai women face.
- Thai wives are loyal to their husbands—loyalty is one of the most important traits of a good wife in this country. Their men are not that loyal, unfortunately—that’s why Thai wives are sometimes described as “jealous”.
- They are approachable and dating Western men is not taboo for them. Thai girls are very open-minded and they have no prejudice when it comes to dating foreigners.
- Thai women are pretty traditional regarding family roles. They like being homemakers and they see nothing wrong with it. Of course, modern Thai girls are more Westernized than their mothers and grandmothers, but they still have quite traditional views on gender roles.
- They are caring, nurturing, and sweet. Thai girls don’t just take care of a man, they enjoy doing it—it’s a pleasure for them to make their men happy.
5 interesting facts about Thai women
- They get married much earlier than American women. The average age for Thai girls to get married is only 21 years old, which is much lower than in the United States and in the West in general.
- The same is about having children. The mother’s mean age at first birth is only 23 years old in this country. For comparison’s sake, women in the United States give birth much later (30 years old).
- The fertility rate in Thailand is not that high. In fact, it’s even lower than in the United States—the TFR in Thailand is 1.5, while in the US, it’s 1.7 children per woman. This has something to do with the economic situation in Thailand—although it’s one of the biggest economies in Asia, the average salary in this country is only $877 per household.
- The divorce rate is very low in Thailand (only 0.058 divorces per 10,000 population). It’s very easy to divorce in this country but the rate is still very low; however, this doesn’t necessarily mean that all Thai citizens are happy with their marriages. It just means that divorce still remains a social taboo in Thai society.
- Thai women are well-educated. More than 57% of tertiary education students are female in this country—this ratio is pretty similar to the one we have in the United States where 60% of college students are female.
How to meet a Thai woman?
You can meet Thai women offline or online, it’s up to you which option to choose. Let’s talk about each of them.
- The offline option looks pretty simple (and it really is). You just buy a ticket to Bangkok and approach Thai women on the streets of the city—this can really work and there are thousands of men who found a girlfriend that way. The main problem here is that you’ll most likely find bar girls on the streets of Bangkok, not women who would be interested in a serious relationship. “Bar girls” are women who work in adult bars and clubs and whose main goal is to attract male customers to the bar—they may be very friendly (probably even more than you expected), but this won’t lead you anywhere except for a fun night in a hotel. If you’re searching for a serious relationship, that’s certainly not what you need.
- Those who want to find a Thai girlfriend, not a hook-up, should go online. The main advantage of dating platforms is that Asian women who use them are typically focused on a serious relationship and want something more than a one-night stand. Another reason why online dating is a better choice is the language barrier—most girls on dating websites speak English quite well, unlike “bar girls”.
Both methods work, choose the one that is comfortable for you and start looking for a Thai girl whenever you want.
Process of dating a Thai woman online: All you need to know
Dating women from Asian countries might be difficult, especially if you have never dated internationally before. Here’s a short guide that will help you start dating Thai women online.
1. Choose the best Thai dating site
There are lots of online dating sites with Thai wives, but not all of them are worth the money. Read as many dating site reviews as possible—that’s how you’ll better understand the dating industry. Read both expert and user reviews, test the sites yourself, and always pay attention to the quality of profiles of Asian women. The profiles must look real, and there must be an ID verification on the site. Only in this case can you be sure that there are real people on a dating platform.
2. Make your dating profile look attractive
When it comes to dating a Thai woman online, it’s all about your profile—it’s the quality of your profile that can make a Thai lady write a message to you or ignore you. You’ll have to make your profile catchy and interesting, it must stand out from the crowd of other Western men on dating sites—we highly recommend uploading your best pictures, writing a catchy profile bio, and buying a premium subscription (even if it’s not required, premium users still get more messages on most online dating sites than standard users).
3. Make the conversation interesting
Ask questions, tell them about yourself, don’t make them wait for your response, and pay attention to the cultural differences. Read about Thai culture (Thai dating culture, in particular). As a Western man, you may not know something about Thai ladies—it’s totally ok, but only if you are going to learn more about them and get to know them better. Young girls from Thailand, for example, don’t like it when men rush when they are in a relationship—so slowing down might be a good idea when it comes to dating most Thai women.
4. Use all the premium services offered by the dating site
When we’re talking about the top Asian dating sites, it’s usually not only about texting. Some of these websites provide more messaging tools like video calls and voice calls. Most of these platforms offer a gift delivery service and other premium features. We highly recommend using all these features and services—only in this case, you’ll enjoy a dating website to the fullest.
5. Don’t delay and meet your Thai girl offline
The majority of online dating app users wait for a month to meet their matches in person, and some experts even say that 4-5 days of chatting is enough. Of course, that’s not the case when it comes to dating Thai ladies—you most likely can’t visit Thailand every week. But the very idea of not delaying the first date does make sense. The sooner you meet your Thai lady, the faster you’ll understand if there’s chemistry between you and if your relationship is actually worth to be continued.
Do’s and don’ts of dating a woman from Thailand
Here, you’ll find some tips that will help you succeed in dating a Thai girl.
Do’s
- ✅ Learn Thai. The language barrier can be a very serious issue in international relationships—not all Thai women are fluent English speakers, unfortunately. Learning their language will help you understand your Thai bride much better.
- ✅ Respect her culture and learn about it. The cultural barrier can be even more serious than the language barrier—Thai women live in a different society with different cultural norms and values. Read at least several guides on Thai culture before you even start dating Thai ladies.
- ✅ Be prepared to meet her family. Thai women introduce their partners to their families much earlier than Western women. Be ready to tell them about your plans, show that you’re financially stable and can provide for the family, talk about yourself to gain their trust—that’s how you’ll impress Thai parents-in-law.
Don’ts
- ❌ Don’t provoke jealousy. Thai women are sometimes very jealous—that’s not surprising at all, taking into account the fact that Thai men often cheat on their partners. Don’t provoke jealousy, talk about her fears, show your attention and love, be available and responsive, and make her feel confident—that’s how you deal with jealousy in a relationship with a Thai woman.
- ❌ Don’t kiss her in public. Public kissing is taboo in Thailand, so just don’t do it.
- ❌ Don’t rush. Thai girls are often pretty conservative, so you should expect things to go slower than in the West. Don’t expect to get laid on the first date—that’s not how it works with Thai women (unless we’re talking about bar girls, but we believe you are not searching for a bar girl). Patience is the key when it comes to dating Thai women.
Of course, there will be a lot of nuances in the process of communication with your Thai girl, but these are the main do’s and don’ts that you should remember.
How to bring your Thai girlfriend to the US?
Dating a Thai woman is a great thing, but is it possible to bring a Thai female to the United States?
In short, it’s possible—in 2019, for example, more than 850 Thai women got a K-1 visa and entered the US. This type of visa is applied to those who enter the US with the intention to get married within 90 days after arrival. Here’s how to get it.
- Gather documentation. You’ll need to collect a lot of documents, from birth and divorce certificates to evidence of a valid relationship (photos, receipts from restaurants, hotel reservations, flight tickets, etc).
- File the K-1 visa petition with USCIS.
- Then, your bride will need to complete the DS-160 application form and to arrive at the embassy to attend the interview.
- After that, she’ll be able to travel to the US, where you can marry her within 90 days of her arrival.
It costs $800 to get a K-1 visa, but that’s not all. Your Thai wife will need to become a US permanent resident after you get married—to get a green card, she’ll need to file the “Adjustment of Status” form. This will cost her $1,140.
Conclusion
Editor’s notes
Samuel Chavez
Asian Countries Expert
“Thai women are incredibly popular among Western men when it comes to serious, long-term relationships. They are loyal, attractive, feminine, and not controlling at all. What’s more, there are tens of thousands of young women from this country who are excited about meeting an American man—and you can meet them without even visiting Thailand.”
The most common questions about dating Thai women
What is the best Thai women dating website?
The best Thai dating site is EasternHoneys. It’s a very popular website with tens of thousands of Thai people, ID verification, gift delivery, and other premium services. This dating platform has a great reputation, and it’s certainly a good choice for foreign men interested in a Thai partner.
Do Thai women like American men?
Yes. Many Thai women are unhappy with their local men—some of them say that Thai men are not financially stable enough, the others believe that men from the US are more respectful and caring, etc.
Can you trust a Thai woman?
Yes, you can. Due to a traditional and patriarchal Thai society, a Thai wife is a woman who respects her husband and remains faithful to him no matter what. Such wife-husband relationships are pretty common in Asian culture.
Our Editorial Team
Written bySamuel Chavez, Author
Samuel Chavez is a 45 year old journalist from San Jose, California. Samuel graduated from San Jose State University in 1998 - he has a Bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism. During the last years, Samuel worked for Southern California Life Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. He is not a certified psychologist or a relationship expert, but he knows a lot about Asian-American dating - his ex wife was from Japan, and his second wife, Amihan, is from Quezon City (the Philippines). As a professional journalist, Samuel knows how to get to the truth about any dating site.
Edited byPhilippe Berry, Contributing Editor and Travel Expert
I've been to 33 countries, and I'm going to expand this list; I was pleased to date more than 100 ladies from other countries while traveling (not bragging; maybe just a little), and I'm pretty experienced in both building relationships and understanding cultures different from my own. I love having fun, exploring new places and cultures, and helping people who are as interested in international relationships as I am.
