Dear readers,

The following occurs. I had a house built in Thailand. When I wanted to register at that address I had to get married first, they said to me in the Amphur. Went to Bangkok and married my Thai wife there.

Back to the Amphur again, she wouldn't register me on my built house. First I had to go to the immigration office to check if I don't have a criminal record. Then I have to take 3 neighbors and the head of the village to the Amphur to testify whether I live there.

Does anyone have this experience or does this only happen in the village where I want to live?

I would like to hear experiences from others.

Yours faithfully,

Boris

3 responses to “Reader question: Is it difficult to register in Thailand in my village or…?”

  1. Jasper says up

    You would have saved yourself a lot of hassle if you had just married in the Amphur where you live. Proof of good behavior is mandatory, and we also had to bring 2 witnesses to the wedding.

    Got my papers afterwards even unsolicited.

  2. Erik says up

    Boris, after 30 years of experience in and with Thailand, nothing surprises me anymore. But let me address your questions.

    1. Marriage was not necessary for my habitation and house book.
    2. Neither does proof of good conduct. Do you know a farang gentleman who wanted to live on temple grounds in Nongkhai and had to get a certificate, but not from the Immigration, but from the police in Bangkok!
    3. An official had to come along for the house book and that became the assistant kamnan.
    4. Multiple witnesses, yes that is common in Thailand.

    Finally: keep smiling! Grin and bear it. This is Thailand!

  3. Lung addie says up

    Dear Boris,
    as with many administrative acts in Thailand, it is different everywhere. I really don't see why you should be married to register with the Amphur. I am also registered with the Amphur and I am NOT married. I did this because the registration can be used for different things: buying a car, driving licenses….
    What did I need for that:
    -the landlord with proof that the residence belonged to him
    - the long-term lease
    - the presence of the mayor (the tambon where I live)
    -two witnesses that I do live there
    -my passport (visa and annual renewals)
    - an appointment because everyone could be present.
    That was it, no more no less.
    The registration, as well as if I need an official duplicate document to confirm my registration, is free.
    You shouldn't think of it as: they were difficult. They will probably not have known too well how it should or could be done, so they just follow their own vision.


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