[Emunsesoxmete]

a colleague is getting married soon in a small village 4 hours away. at the moment, I don't think I can attend. do I "have to" give a present? she's not a close friend. a friend's Thai boyfriend has just said I should give something small, or some money, but I find it weird as I'm not planning to go.
after all, I think I will buy a small present anyway because I like her (maybe an orchid!), but I'd like to know why this Thai man says I should get something and whether he is "right". inasmuch as these things can be right or wrong.