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What is the process for getting a divorce in Thailand if I married my Thai wife in the UK?

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Oct 25, 2022

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I married my Thai wife in the UK and would like to get a divorce whilst living in Thailand. Does anybody have experience of this or could recommend a solictor? Thanks.

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The user seeks advice on obtaining a divorce in Thailand after marrying a Thai wife in the UK, with fellow community members suggesting that the divorce should be filed in the UK if the marriage was not registered in Thailand. They discuss the option of using local solicitors like Siam Legal and provide insights into the divorce process and potential costs.

Michael ********

If you are both in agreement and there are no issues can be done simply by yourself

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Michael ********

Av Giuliano did you even read what i said.

Solicitors had to be involved as one side contesting and solicitor fees were involved.

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@Michael *******

wow it is free or just a few baht to go to the court and do it yourself...no need to pay 25k

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@Michael *******

In Thailand?

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Michael ********

i believe at the amphur or local court. Your soon to be ex wife should know local one. If not its solicitors my wifes parents just got divorced but he was contesting everything (and got nothing and was told if he appealled he would be paying out) and cost about about

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Michael ********

yes

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Shayne **********

can assist .

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@Shayne *********

Thanks

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Peter *********

If you married in uk then you will have to get divorce in uk 🇬🇧

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Michael ********

Did you register your marriage here in Thailand.

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Av **********

you can go to the court in thailand and say you havent seen her for a certain amount of time and they will end the marriage without her even knowing

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