Thai woman helps husband of over 20 years find 2nd wife, organises engagement procession for new wife

A woman went viral in Thailand for helping her husband find a second wife.

According to the Bangkok Post, the Thai woman Yupin Thadthai led a traditional ceremony in a village in northeastern Thailand.

She acted as the chief organiser and led the engagement procession to welcome her husband's second wife.

The ceremony included more than 10 parade vehicles and a caravan of motorcycles, with friends, family, and local residents joining in, Khaosod English reported.

As the chief organiser, Thadthai personally led the procession carrying the dowry of 300,00 baht (S$11,798) in cash and 5 baht-weight of gold.

Bangkok Post stated that Thadthai had been married to her husband for more than 20 years and had a child together.

The husband runs the local sound system business, online ventures and entertainment operations in the province.

The family shared that the arrangement was made through mutual understanding, Bangkok Post added.

According to Amarin TV, she allowed her husband to have a younger wife, as she had known the younger woman for a long time and saw her as a kind and honest person.

She also wanted to give fairness and dignity to the younger woman, and therefore requested that the marriage be conducted according to traditional customs.