American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry

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This is not a dowry. A dowry is money paid by the bride's family to the groom's family. It's called a bride price.
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Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:34 am I never did pay a dowry or get married to my SO

I did buy a cow at one stage though but got repaid

My SO's lil sis DID get a dowry of three cows and six grand iirc. Husband turned out to be a tipper truck driving KTV dwelling arsehole so she divorced him and is now a single mom

Guys who will pay for you aren't guaranteed to be higher value
Just out of curiosity and I know it's off topic, but how much is a cow?
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...dementia. Michelle (Michael Obama) will run for President 2014.
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John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:48 am This is not a dowry. A dowry is money paid by the bride's family to the groom's family. It's called a bride price.
You are quite correct, but it's a losing battle as the phrase's meaning gradually drifts with misuse by punters.

Perhaps they don't like Bride Price because it sounds too close to Bar Fine.

For that matter, 'shipping company' here could be a euphemism for sex trafficking. It is Thailand after all :stir:
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Alex wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:50 pm
Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:34 am I never did pay a dowry or get married to my SO

I did buy a cow at one stage though but got repaid

My SO's lil sis DID get a dowry of three cows and six grand iirc. Husband turned out to be a tipper truck driving KTV dwelling arsehole so she divorced him and is now a single mom

Guys who will pay for you aren't guaranteed to be higher value
Just out of curiosity and I know it's off topic, but how much is a cow?
1 Million Baht, according to the headline.
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Stravaiger wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:16 pm
John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:48 am This is not a dowry. A dowry is money paid by the bride's family to the groom's family. It's called a bride price.
You are quite correct, but it's a losing battle as the phrase's meaning gradually drifts with misuse by punters.

Perhaps they don't like Bride Price because it sounds too close to Bar Fine.

For that matter, 'shipping company' here could be a euphemism for sex trafficking. It is Thailand after all :stir:
I agree, bride price sounds terrible. 8)
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