An Analysis of Problems and Solutions of Thai Families in Sitcom Dramas, Bang-Ruk Soi 9/1 and Ban-Ni-Me-Ruk

Abstract

          This research article aimed to analyze problems and solutions of Thai families in two sitcom dramas, Bang-Ruk Soi 9/1 and Ban-Ni-Me-Ruk. Documentary and textual analyses were the research methodologies. The research showed three major problems and solutions in the dramas studied as follows. 1) Problem of relationships between family members, infidelity of spouses led to faithless, misunderstanding and divorce in the end. The solutions suggested good communication, adjustment between spouses, and tasks sharing. Between parents and children, the problem of no good care was mainly found; the suggested solutions were balancing time for work and for the family of the parents, and doing family activities between parents and children. Between siblings, quarreling was the main problem; it should be solved by the siblings spending more time together. Generation gap was also a problem between family members; the suggested solutions were good communication and understanding of each other. 2) Problem of children and youths in family, included puppy loves in youths; alcohol drinking; and sexual deviance. The suggested solutions were regulating the children and youths; backing up them; giving teachings; warnings and preventions. 3) Physical and mental health of family members, as solutions were giving mental supports and best assistance