Dating Across Cultures

You thought the date went well. Now you’re rereading a message, wondering whether you missed something in translation or managed to put your foot in it anyway. Dating Across Cultures explores where cultural differences complicate dating, and where they get a little too much credit. I’m David Peluchette, the site’s editor. I keep an eye on the awkward questions people tend to Google after they’ve already hit “send.”

Why Do Men Go to Thailand? Travel, Dating, and the Assumptions People Make

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Why Do Men Go To Thailand? The Truth May Not Shock You!

A man mentions a trip to Thailand and somebody raises an eyebrow. Is he going for the beaches, the food, the nightlife, or something he would rather not say out loud? The honest answer is that you cannot tell from the plane ticket.

Men go to Thailand for different reasons, and sometimes for several at once. Some want a holiday. Others have work, friends, or family there. Some hope to meet someone; some are interested in the sex industry. The country has all of those stories, but no one story explains every visitor.

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