tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434585737383487061.post7155187752520137558..comments2023-09-08T15:51:06.374+08:00Comments on Philip Golingai: Fall in love at your own riskPhilip Golingaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11635712829685545975noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434585737383487061.post-42938570230518754722009-04-19T12:19:00.000+08:002009-04-19T12:19:00.000+08:00Dean Barrett's is only one view of relationships b...Dean Barrett's is only one view of relationships between young Thai women and older foreigners.<br /><br />But of course there's another side to the story, though it's less sensational.<br /><br />Philip, you've been to our home in the village in Surin to visit me and Cat and you've seen that these relationships can be very rewarding. You've also read my book, "My Thai Girl and I" that tells our story. (See www.thaigirl2004.com.) I didn't meet my wife Cat, in a bar but so what.<br /><br />Perhaps you're now guilty of reinforcing a sad stereotype of Thai women among your many readers in Malaysia.<br /><br />So you should write another one focussing on the happiness and economic benefit, both personal and<br />naional that these many successful relationships bring to Thailand. (In these difficult times, we long term tourists do not run away.)<br /><br />I look forward to your next article!<br /><br />Andrew HicksA True Friend to Chinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953073219104650895noreply@blogger.com