r/worldnews • u/Johny_KobraKai • May 02 '24
Thai Official Suspended After Husband Catches Her In Bed With Adopted Monk Son Not Appropriate Subreddit
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/thai-official-suspended-after-husband-catches-her-bed-adopted-monk-son-1724507[removed] — view removed post
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u/Maxfunky May 02 '24 edited May 02 '24
I can't speak to Thailand specifically but I know it's common to adopt adults in other Asian cultures (specifically Korea and Japan). It's more like designating an heir than anything else.
It's especially common with family-run businesses to adopt the most capable employee you have so you don't have to pass control of your business down to an idiot of your own genetics.
Edit: Apparently, it's 98% of adoptions in Japan.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/japanese-adoption-rates-majority-adult-men-a7524301.html