April 28 2004
What do farang girls say about us?

Many ex-pat fellas dismiss farang girls as being arrogant and miserable but, in reality, there are plenty of exceptions. I wouldn't choose a farang girlfriend myself, though. It's not that I dislike my own kind - it's just that I like Thai girls better (See In praise of Thai girlfriends).
Most farang guys seem to feel the same way. Up against opposition of this calibre, you might expect the ex-pat girls to raise their game but, unfortunately, most don't. Instead of sharpening up their act, they prefer to sharpen their knives. Mango Sauce reader Mandy is typical of the type:
I feel sorry for guys who can't find a decent girl and have to resort to poor countries like Thailand. Guys who kid themselves that these "pretty" Thai girls swoon over them because they are humorous, good looking etc are pathetic. Wake up! They are nothing but whores! I don't understand why western guys find all Thai girls attractive. Most of them are ugly as fuck and they look more like men. Don't forget that they always give you something to remind you of them -- STDs! - Mandy.
What could be more irritating than being patronised by a stupid person? This comment is ill-informed, misleading and downright offensive but, unfortunately, more than a few farang girls living in Thailand would probably agree with her. Men who value courtesy and politeness are unlikely to be impressed by these loud judgemental women. That's why they date Thai girls instead.
Mandy wouldn't be interested in my point of view so here's a reply from a Thai woman brought up in the UK.
I appreciate your comments but please, Mandy, stop generalising and stereotyping. As for some farang men going back for more, I guess us "Thai-ugly-as-fuck-whores" are doing something right. Maybe you could get a few tips from us - UKThaiGirl.
I couldn't agree more, UKThaiGirl, but just to make the point that Mandy isn't alone in her insecurity and bitterness, let's hear from Claire.
You guys are all sick fucks. The only reason you are lucky with Thai ladies is because they want nothing more than your money. They don't care how ugly you are they only think in the dollar bills that are heading their way once you touch them. You are considered lucky here because you have more money than they do but guess what don't expect to be leaving the country without a baby, a Thai woman their family and shit loadz of STD's. Have fun guys. Fuck all you can but don't you fucking dare to put us FARANG girls down!!!!!
I forgot to mention I love living here in Thailand and every day I think about those poor Thai girls that are forced to be prostitutes cause they need to support their family by fucking all these ugly horrible farang men (I am a happy farang girl in a happy relationship with a nice farang man). Oh and by the way how come I do get lots of stares by white man seems like they do miss the whites - Claire.
We don't want to put you down, Claire. It's just that most of us prefer a different kind of woman. Even if you were naked and covered in baby oil, most fellas would climb over 10 foul-mouthed girls like you just for the chance to meet one polite fully-clothed Thai woman.
Incidentally, good luck with your "happy relationship" and the admiring glances - with an attitude like that, you'll certainly need it.
I freely admit that I'm only attracted to Asian girls but I do still enjoy the company of farang women - so long as they aren't bitter and resentful like Mandy and Claire. Sex is out of the question of course but, in the same way that fag-hags appreciate gay men, we can still be friends.
Thankfully, there are also many farang women out there who remain open-minded. MaryB, for example, did her homework and asked plenty of questions before she politely voiced her opinion.
Thai females are socialized to keep their mouths shut and all displeasure or negative opinions/criticisms to themselves so their men can continue to delude themselves that everything is hunky-dory (a western man's wet dream, let's face it!). We [western women] don't walk around with a fake smile plastered on our faces while chanting the mantra, "you happy? " but we're worth it!!:-) MaryB.
I certainly wouldn't argue with that. The female perspective adds an important dimension to our ongoing debate and I welcome it.
Though I write Mango Sauce for the fellas, I know that loads of farang women read it too. When I was a kid, I used to read the naughty bits in my mum's Cosmopolitan Magazine just to find out what the girls were up to so, now that the boot is on the other foot, I find myself in no position to complain.
Ladies, you are more than welcome to join our discussion but, when you see farang fellas enjoying the company of the locals, please resist the urge to throw stones. Thai people are friendly, charming and fun to be with and you might instead try to get to know them better. Maybe you'll meet your own special Thai person one day. Until then, please try to go easy on those of us who already have.
I thought about ending the article there, on the moral high ground, but the truth is that I get more of a laugh out of the angry rants from frustrated ex-pat wives who haven't had a decent shag in months and whose husbands always come home late, smelling of soap.
Come on girls; fire away.
[Posted to Farang Life by David]
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