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We
read a lot about foreign men living in Thailand,
why they come and why they stay. Lots have been
written about men but very little about foreign
women living here. Women come to live in
Thailand for many reasons. They come as
tourists and then elect to stay for longer
periods because of Thailand's attractive
lifestyle. They come to retire. They
come to work in the international schools and to
teach English. They work as writers and
editors and in NGOs and in all the fields that
men work in. They come to study, Thai,
Buddhism, Yoga, massage, and cooking. The
fall in love and stay to start families.
And a large number accompany their foreign
husbands who come here on corporate and
international contracts.
Women
and children who follow their husbands and
fathers here can have a very difficult time
acclimating. Men can move into jobs and
identities that they are very familiar with but
women and children are totally uprooted from all
their familiar routines and connections and must
find entirely new ones on their own.
There are many organizations in Thailand that
help women and their families to adjust to life
in Thailand. Below is a list of some of
them. You can also check out one of the
expat clubs in Thailand many of
which will have organizations for women and
families .
American Women's Club
Australian-New Zealand Women's Club
Bangkok Network of Women
British Women's Group Bangkok
International Women’s Club
Thailand American Women's Club (Newcomers Club)
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