[Coolhand]

By any chance, weren't you the guy who came up to me at the bottom of Bangla, and asked "Bloody hell, mate, how do you shag something like that? She's got to be less than half your weight!". My response was: "Not that its any of your business, but, I take my weight on my elbows."

I am sure you weren't; but, having the same girl has certain advantages:-
-getting local prices at some places, GF will get you better prices at food stalls etc.
-more to talk about. Knowing a bit about each other leads to more things to talk about.
- GF is more likely to be open with you.
- GF is less likely to ask you to go to places, do things she knows you don't want to.
- she is more likely to be sociable towards your friends.

I don't reckon that it is any more or less expensive - some nights I don't pay a satang, others she is asking for money to go to beauty shop, go shopping, send to mother etc.

In Thailand its up 2 you! Oh, I have seen some younger guys get into gf experience as well - its not just the more mature ones.