Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in Thailand

New Zealanders are reportedly traveling to Thailand to illegally commission surrogate babies from Thai women, a trend that has raised concerns for Oranga Tamariki, the country’s child welfare agency. The agency has identified five cases of surrogate parents violating international laws to have children, including a case where a gay man paid a significant amount to circumvent Thailand’s strict surrogacy regulations. This practice highlights ongoing ethical and legal challenges surrounding surrogacy and adoption in New Zealand.

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