Sorry to burst your bubble but its not called the Land of Smiles for nothing - they are just after your money in the main.
"chivalry towards women" !? ha! Prostitution is more common here then anywhere else in the world. Thai women like western men cos of the money and the fact we are less sexist and allow them some freedom. Plus every Thai man has a "geek," another girlfriend his wife has to put up with.
Hope the hair went well though