Do I need a translator for the amphoe marriage registration process in Thailand?

Nov 14, 2023
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Jack ****************
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When doing the local level part of a marriage- the amphoe(?)- did it require a translator?
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The need for a translator during the local marriage registration at the amphoe in Thailand depends on individual circumstances. Generally, a translator is not required if you can present your documentation adequately. However, if there are specific documents that must be translated (such as a 'free to marry' certificate for a widower), then translation services may be necessary. Familiarity with local participants, such as a Thai witness, can also facilitate the process.
David ********
Depending on the circumstances. In my case my wife was Thai so I didn't need an interpreter for the license, but I was also a widower which required that I get a notorized 'free to marry' certificate, which did require the documents to prove I was single (late wife's death certificate) to be translated to Thai.
Richard ******
Sorry about the name jack spell it it's self
Richard ******
Jack kawasaki long you will need a Thai witness that has standing in the community and the Register will speak English they did when we made ours in songkhla Surin
Jack ****************
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@Richard *****
no problem cousin- it's my porno name anyway! :)
Richard ******
@Jack ***************
We're you from Jack I'm from Northern Ireland
Jack ****************
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@Richard *****
states. DNA tests said I was 99.97% northern European and Irish. But don't have any family stuff to trace back
Richard ******
@Jack ***************
I have family in the States in New York for many years
Jack ****************
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@Richard *****
I could be a lost twig. Stranger things have happened
Richard ******
@Jack ***************
lol could be are you living in Thailand now I hope to retire in 3 years over there and we are looking at building a house now
Jack ****************
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@Richard *****
that's great man, yeah I've been here 2 years. If you ever want to chat you can message me.
Richard ******
Rob **********
If you are talking about a interpreter the answer is no, translation relates to documentation.
Jack ****************
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@Rob *********
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@Graham *****
thank you. This is what I thought, but Lady was concerned.
Graham ******
@Jack ***************
Your wife will be there to sign so she will be dealing with the Thai instructions
Rob **********
@Jack ***************
no need to worry
Graham ******
No, you just present your documentation then when the register entry is complete you sign and get your pink-edged certificates
Jack ****************
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@Graham *****
Graham lady is asking where you did yours?
Graham ******
@Jack ***************
Watthana Nakhom amphur, Sa Kaeo province
Jack ****************
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@Graham *****
I shall quote the followup question. "How many year him marry nenah?"
Phil ******
Jack ****************
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@Phil *****
did you have to hire someone to bring? How did that work? Lady speaks Thai and English...
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