Singles & Dating

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A Chinese student, who posted a message at a college message board saying she was looking for a boyfriend, was shocked to encounter a huge mob of thousands of potential suitors.

How to tell if your guy is really good for you

You've been dating for a short while and he seems like a prince on a white horse, but how can you really know whether he is capable of a long-term relationship?


Thailand Tops German Record for Speed Dating

Wirraphun Pattaya Daily News 15.02.2010
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Valentine celebrations saw a new record yesterday [13th February 2010], at the Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya, when Thailand beat the Germans previous record in speed dating.

Men Who Pay On Dates, Get More Play, New Poll Finds

GoldenFocus Media Inc. 13.10.2009
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As the end of summer winds down and singles everywhere start refocusing their energy on the important business of finding a mate, the lingering question on most singles' minds is who should pick up the tab on the night out. According to Martin Enc...


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Hotel worker Roshinante has no interest in actively pursuing women, is nonchalant about a career and finds cars a bore -- and he is not alone in opting for a quiet, uncompetitive lifestyle.

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Qualified bachelors begging for an extraordinary matchmaking search can opt for the 4M Club's established Rolls Royce plan.


10 Top Ways To Spot A Ladyboy Katoey In Thailand

Conan Stevens ConanStevens.com 01.04.2009
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Many first time tourists head out on their own, or with their tourist buddies and proceed to pick up a hot woman at the local nightclub - only to realise that the hot she is a hot he, locally known as a Katoey or Ladyboy. So rather than insult her...

Knight in Shining Armor Syndrome

pmmp The FARANG Speaks 2 Much 27.12.2008
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One of the things I struggle with most living in Thailand is trying not to fall in love. It’s really starting to bug me because I am so ashamed of my behavior. So, I decided to do some research to try and figure out why I keep doing this.


Why women shouldn't say 'I love you' first

Wendy Atterberry CNN 27.12.2008
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(The Frisky) -- If I have a daughter one day, among the many things I'll teach her will be how to tie her shoes, to look both ways before crossing the street, to never end a sentence with a preposition, and to always let the man say "I love you" f...

'Tis the season to find a lover reveals survey

Beatrice Siu The Standard 18.12.2008
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A pre-Christmas survey of young people has found that they believe yuletide is the right time to find love, or failing that, maybe a one-night stand.


Fox to adapt 9-year-old's book

Borys Kit The Hollywood Reporter 09.12.2008
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Fox is ready to take advice from a 9-year-old. The studio has acquired the film rights to "How to Talk to Girls," a cute 46-page self-help tome written by Alex Greven, a 9-year-old in the fourth grade.

Desperate and dateless taking to billboards

IT'S a grassroots plan on a grand scale that gives new meaning to putting yourself out there. Ten brave singles will plaster themselves across six billboards in Sydney from today in the hope of finding love.


Michael Jackson (Pic:Rex)

We really shouldn't be surprised at anything when it comes to Michael Jackson. But we have to admit we were shocked when we found out he'd been on a string of dates with Pamela Anderson.

More girls lured into `compensated dating'

Beatrice Siu The Standard 18.08.2008
More girls lured into `compensated dating'

More and more underaged girls are going into "compensated dating" because they have a choice of clients and it does not involve sex, according to a study by the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong.


Disappointment Awaits Men Seeking Foreign Brides Online

Tom Glaister ConsumerAffairs.com 15.08.2008
Disappointment Awaits Men Seeking Foreign Brides Online

I was in an internet café in Thailand last year, trying to work out which continent I should fly to next, when my attention was entirely absorbed by an attractive Thai girl who sat down next to me and logged in. She gave me one of those Thai smile...

Men like James Bond have more success with women

According to a new study, men who are narcissistic, thrill-seeking liars and all round "bad boys" tend to have the greatest success finding more sexual partners.


Would You Adopt a “Pet Boy”?

Weird Asia News 05.06.2008
Would You Adopt a “Pet Boy”?

If your a girl looking for a man who will keep you company anytime you want, go to movies you want to see, shop with you and even take you on a romantic dinner, then you will love the recently popular South Korean trend of adopting a “Pet Boy”.

Love hormone to 'banish shyness'

Are you a little shaky about your first date? You could soon spray away your shyness with a 'love hormone' and win your girl.


Perth singles cashing out for perfect match

MICHAEL BENNETT, CATIE LOW The West 21.05.2008
Perth singles cashing out for perfect match

Perth’s cashed-up singles, burnt by online dating sites and tired of the merry-go-round of pubs and clubs, are shelling out thousands of dollars in the hope of meeting their perfect match through dating agencies and singles clubs.

Only in Japan, 30% of high school girls go on "compensated dates" with middle aged men

One noticeable thing is BBC mentioned in their Documentary that more than 30% of Japanese high school girls are involved in enjo kosai — compensated dating or prostitution, while according to local Japanese sources, a more realistic figure for com...