Introduction agencies in Bangkok
Many tourists who arrive in Bangkok become smitten with the many pretty Thai girls with their slender physiques and friendly, carefree attitudes and would like to get to know them better. This is why introduction agencies in Bangkok thrive. Thankfully this is quite possible without having to resort to fraternising in the seedier side of Bangkok’s nightlife. Many men have met good ladies through one of Thailand’s many introduction or dating agencies.
Introduction or escort agencies
Like most things in Bangkok, introduction agencies come in many different shapes and sizes. There are many which try to hook up a ‘Thai Bride’ with a western counterpart, and these can seem like nothing more than a shopping catalogue of potential wives, and for many the whole idea of this seems a bit ridiculous.
Usually the brides in question will have signed up to the service as a way to try and get themselves out of an unhappy, poverty-stricken life, and there are plenty of lonely western men waiting to whisk them off to paradise.
Usually both parties have to sign up to the introduction agencies and pay an up-front membership fee, which can be on a monthly, quarterly or even yearly basis for those who anticipate spending a long time finding their future spouse. It is then the job of the agency to make the suitable match, based on the detailed profile that you will have filled in upon joining. What happens next is down to the two individuals invoved.
For those who have only one thing in mind, these kinds of agencies provide a quick and hassle-free solution to their love-life problems.
If you feel that these aren’t quite for you then there are other options besides: you may just want to cut to the chase and contact an escort agency, where you will be connected immediately with a willing, friendly and professional Thai companion. The chances of these developing into anything more than companionship for the duration you’ve arranged is slim, and some people see these agencies as nothing short of organised prostitution; and some of them probably are. Still, if this kind of thing interests you, then please read our in-depth article on Bangkok Escort Agencies.
The introduction agencies are respectable and serious and do not provide holiday companions offering sexual services. The ladies who have joined are genuinely looking for a husband and are usually respectable hard working women, often with a conservative outlook.
The Bangkok introduction agencies vary in method and pricing and almost all now use the internet as their tool for introductions. Some go to greater lengths than others to ensure you find someone of the right match, ensuing the girls speak English sufficiently, screening the men and even attending the first date to smooth things along. Others simply take your money and provide a catalogue of willing and desperate women of dubious background. We suggest you spend time looking into the various pricing, pictures and proceedures listed on their websites.
Dating websites
Then there are dozens of online dating and introduction agencies, which vary greatly in their format, rules and online clientele. There are many global sites which have a significant number of Thai-based members, plus many geared specifically towards Thailand and Thai people.
Seeing as you’re reading this on an internet-ready computer now, you could start clicking and flirting away in a matter of minutes, and many people do this and have a lot of fun in the process. Some online friendships can develop into much more, although of course you always have the typical online problems of never really knowing who you’re communicating with until you meet face to face.
Even though many of these sites require a picture or album of pictures to be uploaded into each online profile, you can still never be quite sure just how flattering these pictures are, or even if they actually represent the person who’s behind the profile at all.
So, tread carefully and don’t expect too much with these sites. Some people, though, have enough fun simply chatting and flirting online without ever taking things any further.
Recommended introduction agencies and websites
Thai Darling – Marriage / matchmaking agency for those who want to avoid anything sleazy and connect with a nice, respectable girl. Long term relationships only here, and no bar girls as their site claims. Tel +66 (0) 9499-4961
Thai Professional Introductions – Mail order brides at the kind of agency which typifies this scene, great for those who need a wife fast, maybe slightly absurd for others.
Sweet Singles – Deals with putting two like-minded people in touch, and then the rest is up to you. They always seem to have a decent selection of nice girls who sign up. Tel +66 (0) 4169 2139 (24 hour) or +66 (0) 2533 6623, +66 (0) 2996 7071 (Office Hours only).
Thaigirls Introductions – Respectable agency with no sleaze or bar girls involved. Long term membership options available, with a gallery of many of their registered girls on the web site. Tel: +66 081 998 6373 for Thailand office, or +44 20 7193 3146 for their UK based office.
Thai Love Links – Online dating agency which will put you in touch with a prospective partner, online at first, with whatever else follows. A good way to make the first tentative steps from the safety of your own home.
Thailand Date – Online personal ads and dating site, this fun site is good at putting people in touch for a bit of fun, up to those seeking long term relationships or marriage.
Dating Thailand – Good and successful dating agency which starts the process online with plenty of profiles to search and an easy to use site.
Thailand Friends – This huge online community has nearly 30,000 members, most of them in Thailand. Not strictly speaking a dating or introductions site, but some people sign-up for that reason. However, don’t assume that everyone you see on the site will be interested in romance, as many members are either attached already, or simply use the site to find non-sexual friendships.
