Thaivisa News Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Sing Buri:- A wedding became talk of the town in the central province of Sing Buri Sunday when a 74-year-old Australian made married a 66-year-old Thai woman in an elaborate Thai traditional wedding ceremony. Noel Sunder led a traditional khan mark or dowry procession to the house of Pemikar Mueansri in Tambon Tonpho of Sing Buri’s Mueang district to ask for permission from the woman’s parents to marry his bride. They were married in the rod nam sung ceremony when the parents, relatives and guests poured water on their hands to bless them a happy marriage. [Photo credit: Thairath Online] The ceremony was crowded with friends in their age and many relatives as well as their neighbors. Pemikar said she has met and has been in relation with Sunder for three years. Sunder is a friend of her friend. Pemikar said she could communicate in English to some extent as she used to work as a cook in Cyprus. She likes Sunder because he is lively and funny. He loves her family and is a good man. Most of all, Pemikar said her daughter and grandchildren accept him and do not mind her marrying him. Asked how she felt to be married at this age, Pemikar said she was happy that someone loves her at this age. Her daughter said Pemikar did not want to hold a wedding ceremony because she was shy that she is old but Sunder insisted that she had to be married properly in line with the Thai tradition. The daughter said he is happy to see her mother happily married. The two will live in their newly-built house in Sing Buri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good luck to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Lovely story which brings a smile to my face even though it 8 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catterwell Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? It's never too late, but many marry too early. Better to first conduct thorough market research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 he could of grabbed some 22 yr old from Nana or somewhere and been even more lively .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 This is news because usually the lady is 18-20. Edit: But anyways, good on ya, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Best of luck Noel and Pemikar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Why do you think 74 a bit old to be getting married? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdSingha Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 in a country where marrying someone a third of his age is considered "normal" marrying someone the same age makes the news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Why do you think 74 a bit old to be getting married? because most people get married around 30 - 40, not usually 70 and up. And why didn't he get a young nana girl around 20 yrs old ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ?Why do you think 74 a bit old to be getting married? because most people get married around 30 - 40, not usually 70 and up. And why didn't he get a young nana girl around 20 yrs old ? Because Viagra is not cheap anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasggg Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Best bit for me was going to see her parents to ask for their blessing....... How old must they be?......... Good on you and good luck to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 So there's hope for me yet ! Congrats to the happy couple ! He's happy, she's happy, the family is happy, who cares what anyone else thinks ? One advantage of getting married is that should you so happen to croak, at least the government isn't going to get your stuff. (I was told by my lawyer that if I were to pass on for some reason, any reason, while not being married and not having a proper Will, the government would receive all of my assets. If I was married, the wife would get it all and if I had a proper Will then my estate would be divvied up in accordance with that.) I somehow suspect though that should something happen to me the government won't find much in the way of an estate. In fact, by the time they figure out I'm a forgotten part of history, my "friends" and neighbours will most likely have cleaned me out of everything long before. ( I probably won't be too fussed about it though, as I'll be dead !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 There's a nasty rumour going around that it was a shotgun wedding. Happy times, you two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Why is 74 too old? No it isn't. Good luck for both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beng Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onelasttime Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Getting married most likely has more social acceptance and importance to traditional Thai ladies than in the west so what they are saying to each other is that they promise to be faithful to each other and that their relationship is very very important to them. good onya mate. Sorry Steven 100 that I have to spell this out in basic English so you understand. just my 2 cents worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowin Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Maybe she is after his money?? Na good luck to them both and hope they will be happy together . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good luck to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Best bit for me was going to see her parents to ask for their blessing....... How old must they be?......... Good on you and good luck to you both. "Sir, I respectfully ask for your daughter's hand in marriage." "Huh???" "I want to marry your daughter." "Who??" "YOUR DAUGHTER!!" Etc, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 The most notable thing about this story is that she is 66 years, and not 26. That's what living in Thailand does to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Some strange replies, as expected ........... ...Good luck to the couple.... Yep, you have got to wonder about the mentality of some members on this site. IMHO: In this case, congratulations are in order - not nonsensical comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good luck to them, but it would be news if it was 'Eighteen year old farang boy marries seventy four year old Thai lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKResort Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Good for them! Looks like they have a lot in common........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dust Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circusman Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 nice story .... but isn't 74 a bit old to be getting married ? Why do you think 74 a bit old to be getting married? because most people get married around 30 - 40, not usually 70 and up. And why didn't he get a young nana girl around 20 yrs old ? Because he isn't as shallow as you maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Given the propensity for farangs to marry much younger women I think in this case she is the cradle snatcher. Good luck to them both. May they have a happy life together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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