You have stated the term "Wives" very well. That is truely how it can be, absolutly wonderful. I have tried to explain this to people many times but could never get it said correctly in so few words. But there is something you always have to remember when taking a "Short Time Wife". That is your name is "Mr. Wallet". "No Money No Honey" has never been so true. What ever you call it, your "Short Time Wife" is still a working girl. She has ten other Mr Wallets on her email list telling of her trouble with her mothers sick buffalo and needs money. I have been to Thailand over two dozen times. I have been all over the country. Mrs Pope is Thai. Most of the good Thai females you never meet in a romantic situation. Language is the biggest issue. You most likely need to be introduced. Most Thais are afaid of Farangs (in Thailand they say it Fa-lang). This is not a deragotory term, it kinda means foreiner. In a nut shell, Thailand is great, safe, fun, cheap, hot, different and a real adventure as long as you keep your wits about you.

Watch out for lady boys.