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addams
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Been to a Thai wedding before but it was kind of hi-so so just gave a gift western-style. just wondering what is the normal etiquette for gift giving at your average Thai wedding.
cheers...addams
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:19 am on May 14, 2007
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visitingbkk
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I have only been to a few and the preferred gift has always been cash!!!
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 8:01 am on May 14, 2007
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NicFrenchy
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Quote: from visitingbkk on 9:46 pm on May 14, 2007
the preferred gift has always been cash
Agree.
Cash is the best gift you can give.
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Posted on: 8:17 am on May 14, 2007
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Frank La Rue
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Only received envelopes with money (presumably) in our wedding, not sure what happened to the money though. Noi tells me we gave it to her mother (she is a widow), I suspect this was a Thai custom thought up for thus particular occation.
We sat on the carpet and everybody lined up to present their envelopes.
I had been told in advance that it is custom to give a small gift to the guests so Noi's sister ahd organized it.
The guests presented an envelope with both hands to us, and we would jointly give the guest the little gift.
They call it kong cham luey (souvenir).
In our case I think they were silk pillow cases still wrapped in plastic from the manufacturer.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 9:34 am on May 14, 2007
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ColoradoGuy
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I went to one Thai wedding, in Isaan. Thai man marrying non-BG. I was told 1000 baht gift would be very much appreciated!
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 9:47 am on May 14, 2007
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thailife
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give her a condom for the guy she will be f***ing on the side...... maybe a pack of 12.
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Posted on: 11:36 am on May 14, 2007
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Mel Gibson
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Cash is indeed the norm,,, amount usually is estimated to cover costs,,,, If guests will be eating at a 5 star restaurant amount in red evnvelope will be greater than eating at the corner Isaan food outlet ( read McDonalds in Farang speak). There is of cause also variation depending on position in society, and ability to give.
At my wedding the magic red envelopes added up almost exactly to the cost of the wedding including catered food, Thai whiskey, soft drink entertainment etc etc etc.
Not a bad system really, beats getting 7 toasters.
Mel.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 2:10 pm on May 14, 2007
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addams
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thanks for info so far. this wedding is at a 4 star hotel so it's kind of in the middle somewhere. what would be a good amount to give?
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Posted on: 6:52 pm on May 14, 2007
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visitingbkk
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Quote: from addams on 8:37 am on May 15, 2007
what would be a good amount to give?
I really depends upon you, your situation and your relationship with the wedding party....
At the hi-so one's I've been to, 4000 was my limit. I know people that gave 1000 and some that gave 10000+
Don't sweat it too much...give what you think is suitable, then go and enjoy the scenery.....
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 7:51 pm on May 14, 2007
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