Thread: Sin Sod re-visited

Met a guy recently that is asking questions about sin sod, I'm in two minds whether to tell him because his bride to be has been married before and has two kids to her ex, that he shouldn't pay.

Seems the parents are asking for 300,000 baht.

He hasn't mentioned if anything comes back to him though I seriously doubt it.

Not met the woman so don't know anything about her.

Would you tell him its a rip.?

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He knows she's been wedded and about the chitlins, right?

If so, fuck - it's up to him - his money to lose and all. (and let's face it, it's not a lot of dosh)

If he's been in Thailand over 6 months, I wouldn't tell him what to do - but that's just me.

Do things the Thai way, no pay for used goods

My only responses would probably get me jailed...

well that might be happening anyway Hopefully not of course

Get the feeling she's someone from the internet dating sites, and hes a real newbie.

Originally Posted by hick

He knows she's been wedded and about the chitlins, right?

If so, fuck - it's up to him - his money to lose and all. (and let's face it, it's not a lot of dosh)

If he's been in Thailand over 6 months, I wouldn't tell him what to do - but that's just me.

in that case, I'd tell him to give them the money but leave a shit in the in-laws doorway....monthly.




Sounds like (if you really want to help him) you need to have a sit down with the feller. Find out what he knows and tell him the skinny. Then it's up to him but you advised and informed.

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You won't be thanked by anybody for that, least the groom or bride.

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

Its in the Thai culture if she is a virgin and never been married before,and the sin sod depends on her back education etc,

He is from USA.

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

is that what theyre asking for the stepdaughter Chico?

should say Background.

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

Rubbish.

She can get sin sod with 100 men she is marry too..up to her and family or guy will pay or not up to him too...

lol nah I tell the poor fucker who want to marry her

Originally Posted by Dillinger

is that what theyre asking for the stepdaughter Chico?

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

Rubbish.

What you talk to yourself CJ?

Ye because most will scam the shit out of a farang,

You must be Isaan.

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

She can get sin sod with 100 men she is marry too..up to her and family or guy will pay or not up to him too...

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

Rubbish.

What you talk to yourself CJ?

No, I talk to your inane comment.

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

This is not true.

Nicethaiza just for you,from the Thai embassy.

So you have finally found your true love in the Land of Smiles – but you’ve got one major question before taking the big plunge. “How much dowry do I need to pay for my bride?”

This is the question that always pops up along with the other requirements for Marriage in Thailand. The Thai dowry system, which is more commonly known as Sin Sod, is deeply rooted in Thai culture. It is a way of honoring your bride’s parents for raising their daughter well. This is also a way of showing that you are financially capable of taking care of your Thai bride throughout your married life, because her parents tend to consider financial security as basis for the marriage.

You will need to negotiate with your bride’s parents regarding the amounts of the Sin Sod and Tong Mun. Tong Mun, which means gold engagement, is 24-karat gold that you give to your wife-to-be. The rule of thumb is, the higher the amount of the gold, the better. This is similar to the giving an engagement ring in the West.

Then there’s the Sin Sod, or the actual dowry, which can include anything of value, but usually it is about the money. Most Westerners get confused with the amount of dowry that they have to pay to their Thai bride’s parents, as dowry prices are set at unbelievably high amounts ranging from 100,000- 1,000,000 baht.

One important thing that you should keep in mind when discussing Thai dowry is that its amount is based on your Thai fiancee’s status, education, occupation and other related social background information (such as her virginity). An average middle-class, university-educated Thai lady deserves a dowry of 100,000- 300,000 baht. A dowry of a million baht for an uneducated lady of modest means is just ridiculous. Thai dowry prices fall drastically if your bride-to-be has been previously married, already has children, or is not a virgin anymore. In fact in most of these instances, no dowry deserves to be paid.

Thai dowry, however, is usually symbolic in nature and will normally be returned to the married couple after the wedding, so as to help them start on their new life. When registering your Marriage in Thailand, there is really no need to show proof that you have paid dowry, as it is presented during the actual wedding ceremony itself.

Marriage in Thailand can be the best experience you will ever have, but it would be best to inform yourself as much as possible about all its traditions and requirements. It would be best to engage the services of a reputable Thai law firm who can assist you with Marriage Registration in Thailand and even drafting a Prenuptial Agreement to secure your assets prior to your union with your Thai fiancee.

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Originally Posted by crackerjack101

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

Rubbish.

What you talk to yourself CJ?

No, I talk to your inane comment.

Originally Posted by Nicethaiza

Have to pay sin sod if want to marry...so the guy from where?

This is not true.

Tell me what s true?

Lol Chico nice but I think sin sod not about educate...

and............


If the woman you're marrying, or her family, decrees that some absurd sum needs to be paid then you're marrying the wrong person.

It's between the 2 of you to work out.

You want to marry and live together, great.
Work it out.

If she maintains that parental, family or social pressure is decreeing that absurd regulations are being placed on you you're in the wrong relationship and you're better off out.

Here are a few of the most important truths, imo.

Originally Posted by Chico

In fact in most of these instances, no dowry deserves to be paid. Thai dowry, however, is usually symbolic in nature and will normally be returned to the married couple after the wedding - get a Prenuptial Agreement

Yes sure in this case or if you dont want to pay just tell the girl go with you...and not marry see if his girl want to do that or the family ok with this...