There are a few decisive factors when it comes to this type of marriage. In Eastern cultures, this is something normal. Here are a few of main features and purpose of pre-arranged unions:
The main reasons pertain to tradition. In areas or groups in which this is a long standing convention, most of the present generations are still continuing this practice.
Since parents are the ones arranging the marriage, they put their children’s welfare above everything. In many cases, this security includes seeking an appropriate mate.
Arranged marriages may be used as a very practical solution in countries where dating and courtship are either prohibited or discouraged.
Parents also resort to arranged marriages in order to provide their children and ultimately themselves a better financial status. The family of the bride provides the groom with a certain amount of monetary or other monetary goods of their daughter.
Controversy Around Arranged Marriage
As with any marriage related subject, there are few controversies that have sprung out over the years. Sociologists have different opinions on this matter. Some say that marriage should be carried out by people who love each other, others claim that this type of union is actually beneficial to conserving the tradition, culture, and ethnicity of a certain group. Thailand makes no exception from this rule. Many Thai families push their children to this lifestyle.
The video below is a perfect depiction of the reasons why Thai young women want to marry Western men. The dream of each Thai woman is to meet a foreign husband that would pick her up from the tough life and give her a better lifestyle.