news Scmp World 2026-07-12

Asia's Baby Trade: The High Cost of Commercial Surrogacy

Commercial surrogacy in Asia, particularly in Thailand, facilitates cross-border adoptions, often involving significant emotional and financial costs for birth mothers and intended parents.

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