Whatever you do in Thailand, never by a bar girl gold. As soon as you leave, she will go to the nearest pawn shop to retrieve her falang winnings. Perfume and flowers are a better idea. If your girl starts to direct you to gold shops. Drop her immediately and find another girl. Some of the hardened Isaan girls are only their to accumulate as much money as possible until they can buy a home in Isaan and reunite with their child and Thai boyfriend. These girls are fun for short time but avoid any emotional connnection. If the girls doesn't give you any sad stories and is generally honest and sweet, then you can stick with her.