Contrary to the old stereotype of matching retired and rich white men with Thai women from working class in Isan , new research shows increasing number of young and well educated Thai women marrying young Farangs with more backgrounds matched. Hear what Talking Thailand's all-men crew have to say about it.

Local politics wise, Khun Pluem's been criticised over the past week trying to defend civillian ministers, including his dad deputy prime minister in the military junta led cabinet but he insists that he has to say what needs to be said in this week's episode of Talking Thailand.