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? How valuable is your cultural language today?

Modern women must re ect upon the importance of learning their mother tongue, and whether or not, it is essential to endorse
with their children. This decision is especially crucial in today’s society, as grandparents now speak Thai and/or English, and we
question whether or not there are any general monetary or practical advantages to knowing the language in Thailand.

“My cultural language is extremely valuable to me. I am able to read, write
and speak Hindi uently. While living abroad, it gave me a chance to connect
with my country and culture despite the distance. As the world progresses,
language is an essential part of teaching children about their roots. Also
learning your cultural language allows you to be a diverse individual where
you can have your own identity by being able to speak a language that not
everyone may know.”
Must Answer Today

Aanchal Mirchandani
Activities Coordinator at St. Andrews International School, 24 years old

“With English being a global language, less importance is placed on cultural
languages today. In my opinion, it is important and valuable to stay in touch
with your roots. Culturally, I associate more with Punjabi than Thai. However,
continuing to learn all three is very important to sustaining an understanding
of our roots. Being a Thai-Indian, my kids speak in all three languages.
Not knowing even one of these languages would limit their opportunity to
communicate with speci c groups of people, such as their grandparents and
nannies. It is also important for their understanding of Gurmukhi.”

Navkirat Khanijou
Mother of two, 29 years old

? Where do you draw the line on revealing sexual history to your partner?

This question assumes that there is sexual history to reveal in the rst place. Perhaps even a lack of sexual history may be worth
revealing in this social climate, as Thai-Indians have become increasingly open about dating and relationships.

“I believe that there are two core aspects that need to be considered before
sharing such intimate details with your partner. The rst is the reason for
sharing. Will it help your relationship grow or is it a means of clearing your
conscience? The second is the relationship dynamic. Have you reached a level
of trust in your relationship to feel comfortable sharing such information?”

Preeti Narang
Avid traveller and digital nomad, 29 years old

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