News Forum - Controversial union: Thai man’s marriage to older Chinese woman stirs debate

[Thaiger]

The controversial union of a 23 year old man who married a 45 year old woman sparked a flurry of criticism in Thailand. The age and appearance of the bride, who hails from Guangdong province, have been the subjects of controversy. The couple met at an event and despite the 22 year age gap, their … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

What is wrong with people loving each other tying knot. Is there any law preventing such marriages? When a 80 year old man who hardly can stand on his own legs marry a 30 year old woman, then the society congratulate with overwhelming wishes. Doesn't it looks wrong? What can the 80 year old man do with a 30 year old woman. He can only see her as a darbie doll. In this case both are healthy and can lead a wonderful personal life together. Just leave them alone. Wish the couples every happines in their life together

[Fanta]

Did he marry a woman or a “woman” ? 
 

[Pinetree]

1 hour ago, Fanta said:

Did he marry a woman or a “woman” ? 
 

What's a woman? There seems to be a great deal of debate on that subject . 

[ChrisS]

Given the number of young Thai women married to much older Farang men I don't see how this story is even remotely newsworthy.

[Karolyn]

Age disparities either way, are not seen as an age difference if its under ten years. Sonething like 90% of marriages, occur within a 10 year gap, and nearly all the rest, within 20 years of age difference. This holds for East Asia as it does for Europe and her former 'white dominions'.

[Ladyj1969]

Ohhh now they have issue when the woman is older than the man.  Smh… ridiculous.  Leave them people alone and let them be happy.  

[Vigo]

I do not know which one is the bride. What's up with the ears with the  entity on the right?

 

[PhuketBloke]

I suppose the reason for the attention is due to the fact it is not normal for there to be such a big age difference when Thais marry, as far as I have seen over the last 30 years most Thai marriages involve two people who are roughly the same age, there are of course the odd exception.

I do not count the number of young Thai women marrying old farangs as the reason for that in Thai society is well known, farangs are seen as being outside of main Thai society anyway and are just seen as long-term visitors as most only have annual visas extensions, very few have permanent residency.

[Donald]

It's all very hypocritical. No bone of contention with old, overweight and worn out farangs marrying young Thai woman. And as far as appearances go in today's society the boundaries are getting more diluted by the day.

[rkhguy]

There is someone for everyone?

Seems like the saying "Live and let live" should apply here.

[Pinetree]

1 hour ago, rkhguy said:

There is someone for everyone?

Really?  Not sure that's true. 

[Grumpish]

3 hours ago, Vigo said:

I do not know which one is the bride. What's up with the ears with the  entity on the right?

I had to look twice to work out which on was which, as well. But apart from that, I don't see what the big deal is.

[rkhguy]

41 minutes ago, Pinetree said:

Really?  Not sure that's true. 

Note question mark in my post.