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One of the reasons that Thai family members stay close togather for economy reason and care for elderly parent,sadly to say we don't have social security system here like many Western countries so the parent is depended on the children to carry on the business or farming they have.

Now a day women roles are changing more out going, independent, work in the offices, but majority Thai women after marriage they will stay home care for children and families, most old fashion families prefer to have big family (many children) so their children will help carry on the family lastname to honor their ancestors.

After marriage (most) the couple will move in the house of his parent included brothers and sisters, not alot of privacy and get along with mother inlaw is tough that why we have more movies and books made base on these stories more than any countries.