In a surprising trend, Malaysian women, primarily from the East Coast states, are crossing borders to tie the knot with foreign nationals in southern Thailand.
The Narathiwat Islamic Council revealed that 90% of these brides were widows, seeking love and legality beyond their homeland.
Vice-president Abdul Aziz Che Mamat unveiled the reasons behind this cross-border love affair.
“The most common reason is that these women lack permission from their families to marry foreigners. Additionally, issues such as the absence of a guardian (wali) and the straightforward marriage procedures set by Thai religious authorities contribute to this unconventional trend.”
Aziz Che Mamat disclosed that Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia were the preferred destinations for Malaysian women seeking foreign companionship.
“It cannot be denied that a considerable…
