Clinic To Help Thai Brides Prepare For Life Abroad Available In Isan

We all know that many foreign men arrive in Thailand for a holiday and often meet the girl of their dreams and wish to marry her and take her home.

Although in certain countries, that can be a challenging trick to pull off due to stringent visa rules but let's suppose you are successful in obtaining that much desired visa - what does this mean for the lady in your life.

She is certainly in for a culture shock upon arriving in a new country, where society is very much different from what she is accustomed to in her native Thailand.

Currency, fashion, food, shopping, transport and language, all pose as possible barriers for a Thai lady in her attempt to settle in her new home. She is likely to be isolated, with little chance of meeting other Thais and loneliness could be a major issue for her. But fear not - for there is help available to prepare your loved one for the many hurdles and obstacles ahead.

An associate professor at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Dusadee Ayutwat, has revealed a clinic, especially designed to assist Thai women to cope with moving abroad and the problems that come with life in a new environment.

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and Khon Kaen University have launched a clinic to help Thai women married to foreigners, prepare for a life abroad.

With an ever increasing amount of Thai brides heading off to pastures new, it makes sense to offer some form of help to the ladies.

They will learn about culture differences, family law and how to obtain assistance, should the need arise in their new home. The clinic is based in the Isan area, where there is a growing number of females marrying western men, with most marrying for financial security and the hope of a better life.

Ms Ayutwat said research suggests that men from western nations come to Thailand and appear rich because of the low cost of living in Thailand but the reality is, they are normal low-to-middle earners in their homeland.

There is also the additional pressure placed upon Thai women, to provide for their parents, which many men, simply cannot afford or possible do want the burden of such payments. This can lead to altercations within the marriage and again the clinic offers advice on such matters. The clinic as mentioned is initially to help women from the north east of Thailand but it could soon catch on and be available throughout the Kingdom. Now how about a clinic to help foreign men understand Thai ladies? This would be a successful business venture for sure.

Source: The Bangkok Post Content: TPVS