Exploring the motivations and dynamics of older French-speaking men settled in Thailand.

IF 1.7 3区 医学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES
Culture, Health & Sexuality Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-25 DOI:10.1080/13691058.2025.2453481
Mustafa Seref Akin
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This paper examines the motivations and experiences of older French-speaking men who relocate to Thailand driven by the desire for a more fulfilling and liberated lifestyle that contrasts with their experiences in their home countries. Through an analysis of video interviews with 31 expatriates available online, the study reveals a prevalent trend among these men to initially engage in short-term sexual relationships, enjoying the freedoms of Thailand's vibrant social scene. However, as they acclimate to their new environment, a significant shift towards long-term partnerships is observed, marking a transition from transient interactions to more meaningful connections. Members of this group often form relationships with Thai women typically between the ages of 25 and 45. Contrary to common stereotypes, the research reveals that men often seek long-term partnerships over casual relationships. Although they may initially engage with multiple short-term partners, over time a clear preference for stable, committed relationships emerges. It is important to distinguish these sustained partnerships from buying sex, as the women involved are better described as freelancers who provide a range of services - from caregiving to companionship - similar to a contractual marriage or being a so-called rented wife, typically for an average of 500-700 euros per month.

探索在泰国定居的讲法语的老年男性的动机和动态。
本文考察了那些移居泰国的年长法语男性的动机和经历,他们渴望一种更充实、更自由的生活方式,这与他们在本国的经历形成了对比。通过对31名外籍人士在线视频采访的分析,该研究揭示了这些男性中普遍存在的一种趋势,即最初从事短期性关系,享受泰国充满活力的社交场景的自由。然而,随着他们适应了新环境,我们观察到一种向长期伙伴关系的重大转变,标志着从短暂的互动到更有意义的联系的转变。这一群体的成员通常与年龄在25至45岁之间的泰国女性建立关系。与普遍的刻板印象相反,研究表明,男性往往寻求长期的伴侣关系,而不是随意的关系。虽然他们最初可能会与多个短期伴侣交往,但随着时间的推移,他们会对稳定、忠诚的关系产生明显的偏好。重要的是要将这种持续的合作关系与买房人区分开来,因为参与其中的女性更适合被描述为提供一系列服务的自由职业者——从照顾到陪伴——类似于契约婚姻或所谓的租来的妻子,通常平均每月500-700欧元。
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