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Husband has told me he is going to Thailand.

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Ilivetosleep · 16/05/2024 20:34

My husbands older brother turns 50 this year. He is married and hads a new born baby. This afternoon when I got home from work ,my husband has declared that him, his brother, his nephew and two of their cousins are going to Thailand for his 50th. He hasn't mentioned this to me before and we have 4 kids and custody of my niece. Would you find this odd and worrying??

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PickAChew · 17/05/2024 00:26

That's his idea of a joke? 🤬

Nickinoo22 · 17/05/2024 00:31

Catsmere · 17/05/2024 00:12

He's an arsehole, isn't he? An utter piece of shit.

Totally!

Kesio · 17/05/2024 00:34

He’s a bit of a fool winding you up.

but look on the bright side - it’s a better outcome than him going on a sex predator holiday.

lucindasspunkyfunkyvoice · 17/05/2024 00:34

Ilivetosleep · 16/05/2024 22:04

Right. So he's back about an hour ago. Kids all sorted and he's had his shower.
I confronted him. I've just confronted him and he started laughing. Which wound me up even more. Then he said it was a joke and he didn't book anything and told his brother and cousins he's not going. But he thought it would be funny to wind me up as I'm so gullible.

At least he saw sense and changed his mind (joke my arse. He was sussing you out)

DBSFstupid · 17/05/2024 00:39

MrsKwazi · 16/05/2024 20:37

There is only one reason for men-only hols to thailand and that is for the cheap and readily accessible sex industry.

100%.

randomas · 17/05/2024 00:40

Ilivetosleep · 16/05/2024 22:04

Right. So he's back about an hour ago. Kids all sorted and he's had his shower.
I confronted him. I've just confronted him and he started laughing. Which wound me up even more. Then he said it was a joke and he didn't book anything and told his brother and cousins he's not going. But he thought it would be funny to wind me up as I'm so gullible.

You should have played him at his own game and say you were so upset you've booked a holiday to Ibiza/shagsluf with the girls and it's none refundable. That would wipe the smile off him.

urbanbuddha · 17/05/2024 00:41

I really hope this man is not the father of daughters.

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 00:42

MrsKwazi · 16/05/2024 20:37

There is only one reason for men-only hols to thailand and that is for the cheap and readily accessible sex industry.

Omg how ridiculous

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 00:43

Screamingabdabz · 16/05/2024 20:41

Yep sex tourism. Or worse. Why are a bunch of blokes going to Thailand otherwise? Had he ever shown any interest in Thai culture before now?

Because Thailand is a beautiful holiday destination with great food and culture.. it's not all about sex!

misszebra · 17/05/2024 00:44

god you really all are jumping to conclusions - racist ones actually. there is more to Thailand than prostitutes, brides and the ladyboys of bloody Bangkok! thanks for all riling OP up when this could be a typical mens holiday without sins or debauchery! Thai food is good and great weather. don't worry so much OP xx

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 00:45

on a sex predator holiday

Unbelievable .

misszebra · 17/05/2024 00:47

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 00:45

on a sex predator holiday

Unbelievable .

absolutely shameful how much racial generalising there is on this thread. Thailand is a beautiful country of temples, culture, food, nature. these women have watched a few Louis Theroux docs and ran with it.

Garlicked · 17/05/2024 00:50

@misszebra @SnowFrogJelly You are male sex tourists and I claim my £5 (each)

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 17/05/2024 00:51

Have you been?

I agree it is a beautiful country. Great people, food and culture. I loved it.

However. no ta to this trip.

I went on a few dates with a man who’s ex was thai. I must’ve shot him a look as he then said he met her here. But he did tell me some interesting things which confirmed what I’d seen there.

LittleMonks11 · 17/05/2024 01:07

misszebra · 17/05/2024 00:44

god you really all are jumping to conclusions - racist ones actually. there is more to Thailand than prostitutes, brides and the ladyboys of bloody Bangkok! thanks for all riling OP up when this could be a typical mens holiday without sins or debauchery! Thai food is good and great weather. don't worry so much OP xx

Indeed there is. But not for this gang of lads. Read the OP room.

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 01:09

Garlicked · 17/05/2024 00:50

@misszebra @SnowFrogJelly You are male sex tourists and I claim my £5 (each)

I'm a lady

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SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 01:11

Indeed there is. But not for this gang of lads. Read the OP room.

I read the OP and really didn't get the impression that her family are sex predators

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 01:11

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Now I've heard it all
Wind up

mirax · 17/05/2024 01:15

Redlarge · 16/05/2024 21:11

I lived in thailand, and i feel confident in saying there is a very high likelihood that a group of older men want to go for prostitution.

I live in Singapore and I'd say exactly the same of any all-male holiday to Thailand. It is for paid sex. Full-stop. The poster who is virtue signalling about racism is not at all clued up. OP needs to have a serious discussion with her husband.

misszebra · 17/05/2024 01:16

Garlicked · 17/05/2024 00:50

@misszebra @SnowFrogJelly You are male sex tourists and I claim my £5 (each)

I am a female. and not a sex tourist

LittleMonks11 · 17/05/2024 01:18

SnowFrogJelly · 17/05/2024 01:11

Indeed there is. But not for this gang of lads. Read the OP room.

I read the OP and really didn't get the impression that her family are sex predators

Don't be so naive. She already said her brother in law is a philanderer.

mirax · 17/05/2024 01:23

Thailand is a great holiday destination of course but it is also notorious for the sex trade and human trafficking. No one who has ever lived in SE Asia would look upon a bunch of men travelling to Thailand sans wives and gfs as innocent just-there-for-the-culture-and-food tourists. They'd immediately jump to the same conclusion as most on this thread.

yesmen · 17/05/2024 01:31

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 16/05/2024 20:37

I wouldn't find it worrying at all - what do you think is worrying about it?

<brittle smile>

misszebra · 17/05/2024 01:32

if the first place your mind jumps to is prostitutes that says more about your desires than anyone elses

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