In Thailand, a family is usually defined as a group that eats together. It usually consists of a nuclear family with a couple of additional members, that can include grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and children of spouses. On key concepts and values in Thai Culture the Communicaid Group relates: “1) Family – As the cornerstone of Thai society, family is given great value and importance. Thai families are close and several generations may live in the same house, with the oldest male being the head of the household. The power structure of the family is mirrored in the organisational environment. Advice from elders is expected to be followed without question although this is becoming less true with time and modernisation.