VOICED: Westerners follow Thai brides to live in hard-up northeast

VOICED: Westerners follow Thai brides to live in hard-up northeast

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Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the lives of cross-cultural couples in northeast Thailand, focusing on the challenges they face, such as age differences and cultural adjustments. It highlights the story of Ronnie from Australia and his Thai wife Laggy, who have established a fish farm and contribute to the local community. The video discusses the dynamics of marriages that may be based on convenience rather than love, and the potential pitfalls involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main business of the Australian-Thai couple mentioned in the video?

A restaurant

A fish farm

A clothing business

A travel agency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common issue faced by cross-cultural couples in rural Thailand?

Cultural misunderstandings

Lack of education

Language barriers

Financial instability

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk in marriages based on convenience rather than love?

Financial prosperity

Better communication

Increased social status

Emotional disconnect

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of farm did Ronnie and his wife establish in Thailand?

A poultry farm

A fish farm

A dairy farm

A rice farm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Ronnie play in the local community besides farming?

He is a school teacher

He is a local politician

He volunteers with the tourist police

He runs a local market