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How can I verify if I'm still legally married in Thailand after a long absence?

Apr 2, 2025
22 days ago
Chris ******
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Hopefully some one can give reliable advice on here I'm back in England I split from my Thai wife 10 years ago there is no communication between us now I want to know how can I get information to find if I am still married or not I haven't a clue where the office was in Bangkok where marriage was registered so going to that place is a no I've no paperwork for the marriage registration I've basically only the date I got married I just want to know if I'm legally married still or not best place to contact if anyone can give advice appreciated
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An individual is seeking advice on how to determine their marital status after not communicating with their Thai wife for over ten years. They lack documentation, have forgotten the office where their marriage was registered, and only remember the marriage date. Community members suggest several avenues, including contacting the local amphur (district office) for marriage records, using the Thai Embassy's services, and the implications of being legally married without a divorce if financial assets are at stake.
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Val *********
You are still married for sure and the same law is recognised in UK. You will not be able to get married legally unless you have a decree absolute (Thai version) a proper divorce paper stamped by the local khet where you were married
KC ****
Never ever get married lol πŸ˜‚
Stephen ******
Look it up on Google I did called my wife told her I want a divorce went to a district office Sat for 2 hours then got my divorce and it cost me 300 bart job done
Ken **********
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Tom *********
If it wasn't officially registered, you ain't legally married.
Ella *********
District office thailand?
Pete **********
Always rent, never buy πŸ™„
Osian ********
Divorce in Thailand very easy, 4 questions.

Have children? YES

Happy? YES

Have money? YES

Happy? YES

OK divorced

I think it cost us 40bt in photocopies and other docs, I gave the ex 20bt 🀣🀣🀣, I still tell the funny story to this day, when I see westerners divorcing in homeland and it costs 1000s
Magnus ******************
@Osian *******
Its up to the lady in Thailand if she speaks NO you cant divorce.
Osian ********
@Magnus *****************
it's my understanding you must both say yes, ie its all been settled and you're both happy with the settlement, if either say NO they tell you to go away and come back. It should be this simple in all countries
Osian ********
Surely if not divorced then ur legally still married, quite dangerous if your wealth has increased, as they can get a lawyer to communicate with solicitor in uk to freeze your assets until an amicable financial settlement has been reached
Chris ******
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Thank you to the people with good advice the idiots that trolled me trust me I'm catching up with you we will have a face to face chat about It thought you were clever you picked wrong person thanks
David ********
You are still married unless you have completed a divorce.
Stephen ********
@David *******
or his wife has completed a divorce without him knowing, hence he wants to find out πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
Oliver ******
With no divorce letter, which I have in my case, just trace the amphur office and you can move on.
Scott ********
And here all this time I thought I procrastinated a lot. πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚
Chris ******
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@Scott *******
I still can't believe someone thought Christ was involved somewhere along the line
Add ******
Hello, I am Thai and I just went to register our marriage at the Thai Embassy in Bangkok last month. They have opened an office upstairs in Central World sixth floor Zone D (
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Rama1 Road). You can e mail them at consular. mfg.go.th or call them at 091-723-3604. I would assume that they can answer your questions . If not,they probably can refer you to someone who can help. Good luck!
Chris ******
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@Add *****
at last someone with an answer without having to read a stupid reply thank you very much
Add ******
@Chris *****
I also took my marriage certificate to amphur. If you remember what amphur you used to live, you may try that too. Good luck!
Gregg *************
Welcome to thailand

Please come again soon
Chris ******
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@Gregg ************
very much looking forward to it 😁
Steve *********
Are you planning on getting married to someone new?
Armando **********
Unless you got divorced then yeah you're still married
Mark *******
A difficult one, but I'll try to assist.

I was married to a Thai for 12 years; the ' celebration' was in Udon Thani,her home area. But had to go to Bangkok to get the marriage authenticated. We both returned to the UK in April 2002,legally married. I did pursue authentication in the UK,but was informed not necessary.

A Magistrates court in Peterborough in 2012 dissolved the marriage in December of that year. If your marriage was registered in the UK no problem,contact the said office and they can advise. As a British national I would suggest your marriage would have to be registered, with the British Embassy in Bangkok.
Terary **********
I can try to find the contact information for the lady that handled my marriage. She would at least know how to determine if you are married and what you can do about it.
Ally ************
The local amphur should have a copy of the marriage certificate.. it is necessary to register your marriage there before you can apply for a non-o married visa.. so that is a good starting point.. if you have any friends still living in Thailand then maybe they can go in person and make some enquiries on your behalf.. though i'd suggest arming them with a letter of authority in advance.. and maybe a letter of enquiry signed by you asking all the questions you need answering.. or simply ask them to go visit your wife and ask her for information before going to the amphur for verification.. just a thought πŸ€”
Chris ******
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@Ally ***********
trying to get anything out of my ex wife requires a payment last I saw it was working in a bar until it got sacked when I walked in the place 🀣
Brian **********
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David **********
Go to the amphure where you lived they will have a copy of the marriage there, ,cost about 20 baht
Chris ******
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@David *********
she lived near buriram but we registered it in Bangkok haven't a clue which office
David **********
@Chris *****
You will still find it if you know the provence, go into any amphure in that provence and you will get a copy,

They can also advise if you have been divorced,
Chris ******
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@David *********
I will try that hopefully get it sorted
Simon ******
To register my marriage it was more complicated than turning up to one office. If you can’t remember if you got legally marriage is a problem in its self. I think you’re single.
John *********
@Simon *****
I came to the same conclusion after reading a few comments. Fairly certain Chris is single. When I had my marriage to my Thai wife documented in Thailand, I remember where we went and how many different places we went, translations to the other language and how many duplicate and triplicates of each doc. It wasn’t just one place. Some were even quantruplicates.
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Jim *******
@Simon *****
I was single, with a "Non Impediment" from Australia. The officai marriage Sathorn, Bangkok, City Council , took 15 minutes and the official deed produced and handed over to us. Accepted everywhere.
Chris ******
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@Simon *****
we registered it in Bangkok at the office which office I don't know but it's been years since we split
Jonathan *************
@Simon *****
is Fuad a common name? Not kidding, do you know a female Fuad in Sussex UK, possibly in Lewes still? I think she was from Northern Cyprus in part
Simon ******
Simon ******
@Jonathan ************
yes same family I’ve probably met you or your parents
Ning ******
go to the khet and ask to check by using your old passport?
Chris ******
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@Ning *****
what's the khet
Ken **********
Ning ******
@Chris *****
district office, the place you register your marriage in thai
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