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Thai Children
Both genders are available and parents can specify the gender as well.
Note: The requirements and process below is combined with US laws, but it should be a basis
for citizens of other countries.
Requirements
In order to adopt an infant, the parents must be under 45 years old. No more than one divorce is acceptable. The annual income
of the family should be at least 30,000. Childless or one-child families are preferred. If a family has two children of the
same gender, they can adopt a child of the opposite gender. Progress reports of the child must be sent every two months for
six months after the child is adopted.
Process
Parents receive a photo and medical and background information prior to meeting the child. The child is tested for AIDS and
Hepatitis B. The time spent in Thailand is two weeks.
Weather / Climate
Other Information / Thailand
The capital is Bankok.
Major Reasons Thai Children are being put up for Adoption
Children are given up for adoption because of poverty or their unwed mothers.
Advantages
The care for the children before placement is good.
Disadvantages
Travel is a disadvantage, since one must travel halfway around the world and it is very costly.
1.)The US State Dep's Page on Adoptions from Thailand.
2.)Thai Adoption Resource Website Run by Adoptive Families who adopted from Thailand.
3.)Adoption Information about Thailand for German Citizens in German.
4.)Thai Adoption Links.
5.)The Pattay Orphanage Trust Fund.
6.)Tips and Information about Traveling to Thailand from the State Dep.
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