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My children are both grown now. When my son was very young we lived in Thailand with his father's Thai family. That is where my experience comes from. From my experience, men do not seem to be embarassed or think it unmanly to be affectionate with the children. There is much humor and love in Thai families.
My son also started kindergarden at 3 and enjoyed it very much. I think his school was more like what we would call pre-school kindergarden here in the states. I loved the little school which was attached to the home of the owner. W. went to school every morning prepared with a pair of pajamas which he would wear for nap time, after having a quick 'ob nam' (bath). The bathrooms were even equipped with tiny child size toilets and sinks! After nap time the children would all change into clean clothes. The owner's mother was always there and the children called her Khun Yai. (I think - I may not remember 'grandmother' correctly). He learned how to play with others as well as other socialization skills. He was very happy there, and his dad and I were pleased with the school, too. I really found it much superior to the day care he went to after we returned here.
I hope this helps you.