Sue
In a small house on the edge of the forest, a man wakes up with sunlight through Venetian blinds and a mysterious melody in his ears. But the real story begins later, when he shares his unusual love story. Fourteen years together with Sue, a woman who is not just a woman. This is their journey, full of cultural differences, traditions and personal growth.
Why does the farang in Thailand seem to find himself in a marriage race so often? He wants to marry in no time, as if it guarantees him some kind of permanent tropical paradise. Is it the romance, the cultural wonder, or just a convenient visa? But who pays the price when love cools and the exit proves awkward?
Getting married in Thailand, what steps are required?
Do you want to get married in Thailand in 2024? Then you have to take various documents and legalizations into account. From requesting an extract in the Netherlands to submitting legalized papers to a Thai municipality, every detail counts. In this guide, we will take you through all the necessary steps to ensure your wedding runs smoothly and officially.
What is the easiest order to get married in both countries, first in Belgium and then in Thailand or vice versa?
After 7 years, my girlfriend and I finally decided to get married. We live alternately in Belgium and Thailand. I am still registered in Belgium and she is in Thailand. For the time being, we want to keep it that way. What, according to the experts, is the easiest order to get married in both countries? First in Belgium and then in Thailand or vice versa?
What do I have to do to get married in Thailand?
I would like to buy a house in Chiang Mai or Nan but as a foreigner I have to take a lease for 30 years, but I would rather marry my Thai girlfriend for more security, so what should I do to get married there?
Get married the Thai way
In a Thai traditional wedding, it is usually a close acquaintance of the groom-to-be who asks the bride's father for the daughter's hand on behalf of his friend.
I want to get married in Thailand. I live in NL and my girlfriend in TH. I looked up Thailandblog.nl and the internet to find current information in 2024. I notice that the lists change over time. What was current in 2022 no longer has to be current in 2024. That is why after reading information I still have a number of questions.
Sinsot, pay to marry your great love
Imagine you fall in love with a beautiful Thai woman. In this story we call her Lek. After a few romantic vacations and getting acquainted with your future in-laws in Isaan, take the plunge and ask her to marry you. Nice you will think, but then the thunder starts. You have to negotiate with her parents about a Sinsot. A what…? Sinsot, what is that again? Ehhh, imagine her parents kidnapped her and you have to buy her freedom, something like that. Do you understand?
Online dating with Thai women: the experiences
Melvin writes about his experiences with online dating. After I created my profile, and neatly posted an honest picture of myself there, I immediately received a lot of 'interest' messages on the first day. You definitely get four or five a day. In the beginning I was a bit confused by these many interests, partly because I was not used to it.
Last month I was in Thailand for four weeks. My girlfriend, who lives and works in Si Racha, and I met each other through the internet on January 22, 2022. We communicate daily via Whatsapp. On July 11, I had an appointment at the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok. My documentation was in order and Pen's file, my girlfriend, was also completely in order.
Let me start with the good news. Two months ago, my Thai girlfriend answered yes when asked if she wanted to get married. Now it's just that the situation is not at all standard. She lives and works in Belgium and I live in the Netherlands. She has been living there for more than 5 years and is also in the administrative mill for a Belgian passport.
Thailand question: Getting married in Belgium?
I have a girlfriend in Thailand, for the sake of clarity we are both in our fifties. We would like to get married, but the (strict) hassle in Thailand with the embassy is quite time-consuming and I don't always have the time to go there for the arrangements (work). My question is, if my girlfriend is with me in Belgium with a tourist visa, can we also start the administrative mill here in Belgium to get married in Belgium?
Schengen visa question: Get married in the Netherlands and then emigrate to another European country?
My name is John and I am 45 years old. After a difficult marriage of more than 20 years, I / we divorced in 2018. More than a year ago I met a sweet Thai lady with two daughters. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, we have not yet been able to meet in real life, but this does not make the love we feel for each other any less. We talk to each other every day, sometimes even for several hours.
Marrying my Thai partner and the consequences?
I intend to marry my Thai partner. However, there are a few questions that I can't find the answer to. I would like to receive some answers to the questions below from readers' experiences.
I am getting legally married in Thailand in September. I wish to have a separation of property contract drawn up in Thailand Bangkok before marriage in consultation with my future wife. I have property and two children from my first marriage, that's why.
Marry my Thai girlfriend
I'm Belgian and on 18/07/22 I'm getting married with my Thai girlfriend at the town hall of Phuket.
Can you please tell me what documents I need to marry my Thai girlfriend in Thailand? Because I've already read everything and can't see the trees for the forest anymore. Yesterday I sent an email to the Belgian embassy in Bangkok with this question. Already received an answer this morning but their answer was only that I have to submit ” 1 complete dossier ” but they do not say what this dossier belongs to! Then I asked them the question, but the embassy did not answer.
Marrying a Thai in community of property?
I have a question about marriage with my Thai girlfriend. We have been seeing each other for more than 3 years. She has been to the Netherlands a few times (ordinary visa for 3 months). And I've been there. Also met her parents.
Can someone give me good information about the following, I want to marry my Thai girlfriend who I have known for 3 years. Now my question is which is easier, getting married in Thailand or in Belgium?
I want to get married in Thailand with my girlfriend and go to Thailand on October 14. When I see how many documents I need, I think it's a bit short notice to arrange everything in a month.
The colored days of the week in Thailand
Have you ever noticed that on certain days many adult men and women are dressed in a pink shirt, polo or blouse? How could it be?