The Saga of Thailand Women

When one thinks of the women of the country of Thailand, there is a certain stereotype which always comes to mind.  The idea is that Thai women have very good manners, love to take care of their families, and are always obedient to their husbands.  Of course, this same stereotype could also be applied to other Asian women.  However, the sage of the women of Thailand is a very interesting one to consider.  Thailand itself is a particularly fascinating place to learn about.  So the story of its women gives us a unique and telling insight into this Asian culture.

The good news is that in Thailand today women go to work like men do.  Many women have been promoted to leadership positions in business, society, and government.  Thai women are more self-confident in the working world than at any other time in their history.  Even so, it is rare to find a Thai woman who would neglect her family responsibilities.  The social, and even religious influence, of family remains a strong factor how these women live today.

In the past things were quite different for the woman of Thailand than they are today.  Women of the past were expected to take care of their husbands which included total obedience to him in every way.  Plus, rich men always had several wives at the same time.  The more wives a rich man had the greater his perceived social status was.  The wives of rich men had more legal protection than those of lower rank, but they never had equal rights as men.  Today, these things have been changed so that all women have equal rights under the law.  Yes, Thai women have come a long ways.  There is still more to this story though.  Till next time!

Best regards from your good friend,

Harlan Urwiler 

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