A nephew or niece from southern Thailand wants to live with us to go to school in Malaysia. What should we take into account?

It is a great deed, but think about documents, limits on interaction and the burden on your family before agreeing. Make sure they have valid documents and permits to live and study here; check with the Immigration Department and the school. If they have reached puberty, remember that your nephew or niece is not a mahram to your spouse, so the limits of aurat and the sleeping arrangements need to be organised. Discuss it with your spouse first, because they will also carry daily tasks. Set clear house rules and agree on cost contributions with their parents. Treat them like your own child, but keep their close bond with their parents. See mahram.