18/10/2025
Thai Durian Tycoon Offers $270,000 and Fortune to Man Who Marries His Daughter
A Thai businessman has turned heads online after offering $270,000—and his entire durian empire—to any man willing to marry his 26-year-old daughter, Karnsita Rodthong.
Arnon Rodthong, the owner of a large durian farm in southern Thailand, posted the offer on social media, saying he wants a “hardworking man” to take care of his business and his daughter. He emphasized that Karnsita helps manage the family enterprise, speaks English, and is “a good person.”
However, his mention that his daughter is a virgin stirred debate online, with many criticizing the remark as inappropriate and outdated.
Karnsita, meanwhile, reportedly found the viral post amusing. “I just laughed when I saw it,” she said, adding that she thought her father was joking. But to her surprise, Arnon appears serious about his proposal.
Arnon clarified that he isn’t looking for a rich or well-educated suitor. “I don’t want a son-in-law with a master’s degree or someone rich. I just want a diligent man who will work and make my daughter happy,” he said.
The unusual marriage offer has since gone viral, drawing both humor and controversy from netizens worldwide.