American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
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Re: American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
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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Re: American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
Just out of curiosity and I know it's off topic, but how much is a cow?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
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Re: American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
...dementia. Michelle (Michael Obama) will run for President 2014.
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Re: American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
You are quite correct, but it's a losing battle as the phrase's meaning gradually drifts with misuse by punters.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.
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
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Re: American man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowry
1 Million Baht, according to the headline.Alex wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:50 pmJust out of curiosity and I know it's off topic, but how much is a cow?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
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I agree, bride price sounds terrible.Stravaiger wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:16 pmYou are quite correct, but it's a losing battle as the phrase's meaning gradually drifts with misuse by punters.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.
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
Silence, exile, and cunning.
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