[wepoiyub]

Hope I'm posting this in the correct section.

I'm new to this site. Glad I came across it. Already I am relating better to my Thai husband. Had no idea some of the things he does is because he is Thai and it has to do with his culture. Just thought it was him.

Haven't been to Thailand yet, but definitely within the next two years. I am very curious as to the reaction we will receive. I am an American of Latin descent. I think my marriage is very unusual. It's not that common for a Western woman to marry an Asian, especially for that woman to not be of Caucasian descent. How often does one see this in Thailand? Will Thai people be totally surprised?

I've lived in Japan and China and 75% of the time was mistaken for being Asian. Even many Americans think I am Asian because I study the area, lived there, and can speak the languages. I guess Latins and Asians don't look that different. We are usually short, with thick black hair, dark eyes, and vary from white to dark skin. I believe when I am in Thailand I will be mistaken for Thai too!

But when the natives do discover I am not Asian and then find out I am married to a Thai man they are very surprised. They ask a lot of questions. Haven't encountered any negativity yet. So I'm hoping for the same in Thailand. I can deal with questions and am hoping people won't talk about me and my husband behind our backs.