LOVE ELECTRONIC

That glowing rectangle can work for finding love—you just have to do it right.

Jump, 41

I met my now wife on Tinder in 2019 before Covid. Talking to her on Tinder felt like talking to a friend. We shared our experiences and tried to get to know each other better, so meeting her was like meeting a new friend. The first day we met, she was so funny, and still is. When she laughed like crazy, it was the moment I fell in love.

Tip: Don’t rush things. Be mature and ready for love.

Nat, 30

This was in 2016, and he had only been in Thailand to travel for a week. There was no conversation on the app. We matched and I invited him over for a ONS—and now we are getting married. I didn’t have any expectations beyond the ONS, so when we met we were comfortable with each other from the beginning, whatever the topic. It started with him asking me for tips about Bangkok. He felt a bit lonely and scared of the new city and almost went home. I felt bad for him and wanted to be his friend.

Tips: Be yourself and leave your expectations at the door.

Kenneth, 32

We matched on Tinder in 2019. We’d talk about our shared interests on our profiles, which led to more conversation about our life experiences, deeper conversations, and a few video calls. It seemed right for me to ask her out and she said yes. I went through a few dates prior meeting her that didn’t fare well, so I was a bit cautious with this date. Later I found out the feeling was mutual. We are now engaged to be married in 2023.

Tips: Be courteous—guys, we’re looking at you—and respect your dating partner’s “no-nos.” Even if it doesn’t work out, you won’t make the dating apps worse than they already are.

● FOODIES

SDC (Small Dinner Club) This fine-dining restaurant will force you to talk to other diners.

Sarnies Sukhumvit People are usually very friendly and chill here and the tables are set very close together. On a weekend, look for romantic music.

Siri House Quince has the food, Jaqueline has the drinks, and inexplicably there’s a ground floor garden pool. Fill your boots.