MAN SHARES HAPPY MARRIAGE WITH SIAM BU, “NOT FROM SIAM DIU”

I met her in Bangkok, on a business trip. She was a waitress at the hotel I was staying at, and I was instantly drawn to her smile. She had long black hair, almond-shaped eyes, and a slender figure. She spoke English well, and we had a lot in common. We exchanged phone numbers, and kept in touch after I returned to Singapore.We started dating online, and soon I was flying back to Bangkok every month to see her. She was sweet, caring, and fun. She made me feel alive, and I fell in love with her. I wanted to marry her, and bring her to Singapore with me. I knew it would not be easy, but I was ready to face any challenge for her.I proposed to her on our one-year anniversary, and she said yes. We were overjoyed, and started planning our wedding. We decided to have a traditional Thai wedding ceremony in Bangkok, followed by a civil registration in Singapore. We also had to apply for a long-term visit pass for her, so she could stay with me legally. We had to submit a lot of documents, such as our birth certificates, income statements, marriage certificate, and photos of us together. We also had to pay a fee, and wait for several months for the approval.We had our wedding in Bangkok, in a beautiful temple. She wore a silk dress and a gold crown, and I wore a white shirt and pants. We had a monk bless us, and we exchanged vows and rings. We also had a water blessing ceremony, where our relatives and friends poured water over our hands and wished us happiness. It was a wonderful day, and we were so happy.We flew to Singapore the next day, and registered our marriage at the Registry of Marriages. We also checked the status of her long-term visit pass, and found out that it was approved. We were relieved, and excited to start our new life together. We rented a small apartment in Woodlands, near my office. We bought some furniture, and decorated it with our photos and souvenirs. We also bought a car, and a laptop for her. We wanted to make her feel comfortable, and at home.We faced some challenges, of course. She had to adjust to a new culture, a new language, and a new environment. She missed her family and friends, and sometimes felt lonely and homesick. She also had to deal with some prejudice and stereotypes, from some people who thought she was a mail-order bride, or a gold-digger. She was hurt by their comments, and sometimes cried. I tried to comfort her, and reassure her that I loved her, and that she was not alone. I also introduced her to some of my friends and colleagues, who were supportive and friendly. I encouraged her to pursue her interests, and find some hobbies. She enrolled in a cooking class, and a yoga class. She also volunteered at a local animal shelter, and made some friends there. She gradually adapted to her new life, and became more confident and happy.We also had some joys, of course. We explored Singapore together, and visited many places, such as the Botanic Gardens, the Marina Bay Sands, and the Sentosa Island. We also traveled to other countries, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. We enjoyed each other’s company, and had a lot of fun. We also celebrated our birthdays, anniversaries, and festivals, such as Chinese New Year, Songkran, and Christmas. We exchanged gifts, and expressed our love. We also planned to have a baby, and start a family. We were excited, and hopeful.We have been married for three years now, and we are still in love. We have our ups and downs, but we always support each other, and work things out. We respect each other’s culture, and learn from each other. We are happy, and grateful. We are a team, and we are a family. We are a Singaporean and a Thai, and we are proud of it.