Best asian country for a single man in his 30s?
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Best asian country for a single man in his 30s?
I am looking at moving to somewhere in Asia, what I need is somewhere cheapish, with good broadband to do my job and sunshine!
I am also single and keen to get involved in the dating scene so I was wondering which countries had an abundance of single Asian women who still adore the western man!
Thanks guys!
p.s. I do not mean prostitutes either.
I am also single and keen to get involved in the dating scene so I was wondering which countries had an abundance of single Asian women who still adore the western man!
Thanks guys!
p.s. I do not mean prostitutes either.
Last edited by danjones1; Oct 15th 2009 at 10:29 am. Reason: update
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Dan, I came out to China in my 30s and am now married to a lovely Chinese woman. However, China is becoming expensive.
On my travels to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan I have also met locals married to western men. The weather is also very comfortable all year round.
It's your attitude towards the women that will depend on you finding a lasting relationship. Kindness and understanding is appreciated, and don't be the kind of expat who spends every free hour falling off bar stools.
On my travels to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan I have also met locals married to western men. The weather is also very comfortable all year round.
It's your attitude towards the women that will depend on you finding a lasting relationship. Kindness and understanding is appreciated, and don't be the kind of expat who spends every free hour falling off bar stools.
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To be frank, I am not looking for long term relationships as I am still pretty young. Thanks for the the advice though.
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When I read the first post a day or so ago I found it offensive, maybe just showing my age there.
I'm sure this sort of thing gets discussed in a pub when the boys are out together but I don't want to read it on here.
Probably only me though and I always think we get the forum we want.
...'single Asian women who still adore the western man!'
That's the bit I really disliked.
Who does this guy think he is.
He's probably fat and ugly so is looking for what he thinks is an easier opportunity now that he's been shot down in flames elsewhere.
It won't get any easier for you mush, you're not up to it.
Rant over.
I'm sure this sort of thing gets discussed in a pub when the boys are out together but I don't want to read it on here.
Probably only me though and I always think we get the forum we want.
...'single Asian women who still adore the western man!'
That's the bit I really disliked.
Who does this guy think he is.
He's probably fat and ugly so is looking for what he thinks is an easier opportunity now that he's been shot down in flames elsewhere.
It won't get any easier for you mush, you're not up to it.
Rant over.
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Sunshine, you will get in every Asian country.
One thing you need to learn very quickly is that any single Asian woman that appears to "adore the western man" as you put it, is actually only interested in the western mans wallet.
Ex reg is right - the part about Asian women is definately "pub talk". If you do decide to travel to Asia, you need to leave your "English Mentality" where it belongs
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Oh he was serious? I dismissed it as a wind-up.
I must correct the Dumb Falang though - not all Asian women are after the white man's wallet, but the less mercenary ones usually have brains, can afford their own Guccis and have high standards, so you might be out of luck with those.
I must correct the Dumb Falang though - not all Asian women are after the white man's wallet, but the less mercenary ones usually have brains, can afford their own Guccis and have high standards, so you might be out of luck with those.
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Oh he was serious? I dismissed it as a wind-up.
I must correct the Dumb Falang though - not all Asian women are after the white man's wallet, but the less mercenary ones usually have brains, can afford their own Guccis and have high standards, so you might be out of luck with those.
I must correct the Dumb Falang though - not all Asian women are after the white man's wallet, but the less mercenary ones usually have brains, can afford their own Guccis and have high standards, so you might be out of luck with those.
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Any thoughts on Indonesia?
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Quite possibly the country that you may be searching is Cambodia.
I don't want to give a lot of info on the net but a lot of guys go there and sort of don't leave.
It does attract a certain type of Western Weido....but if it is girls you are seeking..then look no further.
I don't want to give a lot of info on the net but a lot of guys go there and sort of don't leave.
It does attract a certain type of Western Weido....but if it is girls you are seeking..then look no further.
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I am no weirdo!
I am just seeking somewhere to hang out for a few years. Women isn't the main thing!
I am just seeking somewhere to hang out for a few years. Women isn't the main thing!
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Personally I love Thailand, although it's no long the cheap destination it once was. I've just spent three years mainly in the Chiang Mai area (northern Thailand), and after more than two decades as an expat - mainly in Europe - it beats everywhere else hands down.
But there's no such place as Utopia, and there are plenty of drawbacks. Yes you can still live there pretty cheaply. Yes it is easy to 'make friends', but the more naive 'farang' (white Westerner) will often be taken for a ride. This doesn't imply malicious intent on the part of the Thais concerned - for them, it is simply a matter of survival. Comparatively speaking you are 'rich' in their eyes, and therefore you can spare the cash. However there is rampant corruption and croneyism, and there is a certain element of distrust of Europeans to get over. Mainly our fault, so many tourists and even some expats give us a bad name.
But the more streetwise will find Thailand a great place to live. There are plenty of respectable ladies to be found if that is part of your motivation. If not it is simply a fascinating culture, wonderful food, a welcoming people, a place where family values and respect is still important, far more so than in the West imo.
I've had to come back to France for a few years, just arrived in fact - but at least I've brought a little bit of Thailand with me (my Thai wife, and young daughter )
(PS broadband isn't so bad now, not if you are in one of the cities anyway) ...
But there's no such place as Utopia, and there are plenty of drawbacks. Yes you can still live there pretty cheaply. Yes it is easy to 'make friends', but the more naive 'farang' (white Westerner) will often be taken for a ride. This doesn't imply malicious intent on the part of the Thais concerned - for them, it is simply a matter of survival. Comparatively speaking you are 'rich' in their eyes, and therefore you can spare the cash. However there is rampant corruption and croneyism, and there is a certain element of distrust of Europeans to get over. Mainly our fault, so many tourists and even some expats give us a bad name.
But the more streetwise will find Thailand a great place to live. There are plenty of respectable ladies to be found if that is part of your motivation. If not it is simply a fascinating culture, wonderful food, a welcoming people, a place where family values and respect is still important, far more so than in the West imo.
I've had to come back to France for a few years, just arrived in fact - but at least I've brought a little bit of Thailand with me (my Thai wife, and young daughter )
(PS broadband isn't so bad now, not if you are in one of the cities anyway) ...
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Personally I love Thailand, although it's no long the cheap destination it once was. I've just spent three years mainly in the Chiang Mai area (northern Thailand), and after more than two decades as an expat - mainly in Europe - it beats everywhere else hands down.
But there's no such place as Utopia, and there are plenty of drawbacks. Yes you can still live there pretty cheaply. Yes it is easy to 'make friends', but the more naive 'farang' (white Westerner) will often be taken for a ride. This doesn't imply malicious intent on the part of the Thais concerned - for them, it is simply a matter of survival. Comparatively speaking you are 'rich' in their eyes, and therefore you can spare the cash. However there is rampant corruption and croneyism, and there is a certain element of distrust of Europeans to get over. Mainly our fault, so many tourists and even some expats give us a bad name.
But the more streetwise will find Thailand a great place to live. There are plenty of respectable ladies to be found if that is part of your motivation. If not it is simply a fascinating culture, wonderful food, a welcoming people, a place where family values and respect is still important, far more so than in the West imo.
I've had to come back to France for a few years, just arrived in fact - but at least I've brought a little bit of Thailand with me (my Thai wife, and young daughter )
(PS broadband isn't so bad now, not if you are in one of the cities anyway) ...
But there's no such place as Utopia, and there are plenty of drawbacks. Yes you can still live there pretty cheaply. Yes it is easy to 'make friends', but the more naive 'farang' (white Westerner) will often be taken for a ride. This doesn't imply malicious intent on the part of the Thais concerned - for them, it is simply a matter of survival. Comparatively speaking you are 'rich' in their eyes, and therefore you can spare the cash. However there is rampant corruption and croneyism, and there is a certain element of distrust of Europeans to get over. Mainly our fault, so many tourists and even some expats give us a bad name.
But the more streetwise will find Thailand a great place to live. There are plenty of respectable ladies to be found if that is part of your motivation. If not it is simply a fascinating culture, wonderful food, a welcoming people, a place where family values and respect is still important, far more so than in the West imo.
I've had to come back to France for a few years, just arrived in fact - but at least I've brought a little bit of Thailand with me (my Thai wife, and young daughter )
(PS broadband isn't so bad now, not if you are in one of the cities anyway) ...
On a personal level always found Indonesians more welcoming than Thais.
Do hope your family settle well in France. It was my ex home prior to Australia.(28)