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Mar 5, 2026
2 months ago
Jeffrey **********
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I am legally married to my Thai national spouse and filed in Bangkok and the Thailand government. I am ready to join her in living in Thailand soon. Can I simply come on a tourist visa and file for the Type-O when i arrive and then extend to the standard 1yr. until I can apply for permanent status ?
37 comments
Oct 28, 2025
6 months ago
Any insights on going about a name-change after visa has been issued? My partner and I have the DTV already but are planning to get married and I'm unsure about the process or possibilities if I choose to have a legal name change and want to keep my DTV.

Any leads?
5 comments
Jun 28, 2025
10 months ago
Scott *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks for adding me!

I’m looking for advice about the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to bring my Thai girlfriend/fiancé into the US?

Neither of us are rich, just in love and want to get married and live a simple happy life together… 🤷‍♂️
104 comments
Apr 24, 2025
a year ago
How do you go about getting a DTV for a couple?

I know you need to be married but say my partner gets their DTV how do I get onto his as his spouse?

Or do I have to get my own?
2 comments
Apr 20, 2025
a year ago
Corrado *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Good evening everyone I was born in Italy but I have been living in London for 26 years. I am 59 years old and would really like to retire in Thailand where I have already traveled several times and where I met a lady and would like to get married. Question: what do I need from A to Z to do this? bank account, visas, if I need to have a house with her etc.. Thank you all so much
43 comments
Jun 15, 2024
2 years ago
Dominic *********
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I have a question for the expats living in Thailand? From my observation and experience, is it common for wives to basically disregard their husbands, and carry on almost a single life? But still act as married? I have noticed Thai men who seem to always be waiting for their wives? I have also had this happen to me, although I am not married, or in a relationship! I am not suggesting anything is going on, but I was wondering why any man would bother, as it seemed he is really single? Please just constructive feedback, if possible?
228 comments
Dec 5, 2023
2 years ago
Paul *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Getting married to my wife to be in march after 1 year together and hopefully taking her to the uk ..

Any good suggestions on all this
42 comments
Nov 23, 2023
2 years ago
JoJo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Sorry if this is a little long winded.

I am a UK citizen with a Spanish residency NIE card. I am marrying a Thai lady soon in the UK, and we would like to go to Spain after we marry.

My question is: does she need to return to Thailand to obtain a visa for Spain or can she apply here in the UK or can she travel with me without a visa because we are married and I have a residency permit.?

Thanks
10 comments
Jun 27, 2023
3 years ago
Paul ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Can someone maybe help me with the following.

1. What is the right documentation I need to apply for Thai ID?

2. What is the process to follow?
8 comments
Dec 16, 2022
3 years ago
Phil ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Permission to post please.

Hello, We were married in a village ceremony 8 years ago. We didn't t legalise this marriage and is it too late to get this process done and get the paperwork?
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