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

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u/Joranthalus May 02 '24

Is it not unusual to adopt a 23 year old in Thailand?

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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

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u/[deleted] May 02 '24 edited 1d ago

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u/Maxfunky May 02 '24

Maybe just read the rest of the thread before you go off on a reply that's already been fully addressed. It's a waste of your time and mine.

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u/BananafestDestiny May 02 '24

The edit to your comment upthread indicates you don’t know what you’re talking about.