In 2023 I met a wonderful woman in Thailand and her family welcomed me with open arms. Now I want to invite her to Belgium, but a visa is often refused. Getting married seems the best option, but what do I need to arrange to get married in Thailand? And how do I deal with the high translation costs in a smart way?
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?
Thailand sees significant increase in marriages between Thai women and foreign men
Over the past three years, the number of Thai women marrying foreign men has increased significantly, while the number of Thai men marrying foreign women remains relatively low. In 2022, this phenomenon peaked with 4.819 registered marriages. Bangkok tops the list in 2023, with an impressive 5.872 registered couples.
Ahmet, a 42-year-old Swede, was the victim of a scam during his Thai wedding. He lost almost 360.000 baht and was later threatened by the husband of his Thai bride, who was not yet divorced. Despite attempts to report the matter to the police, he received no response and is now seeking help via social media to raise his case.
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.
Thailand is exploring its potential to become the focal point for LGBTQIA+ marriages in Asia. The Commerce Department has highlighted the economic benefits of legalizing same-sex marriage. With a strong focus on improving legal structures and wedding services, Thailand aims to position itself as the ideal destination for inclusive weddings.
I got married in Thailand last year (2023) and also live there. Now I read that if I do not register this marriage in the Netherlands, it will not be legally valid there. I did pass this on to the UVB and of course an amount was immediately deducted from my AOW benefit. Isn't this a bit
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.
Belgian Immigration has not sent a stamp for a visa to Thailand, which means the wedding is in danger of going wrong
My son will marry a Thai woman next Friday, February 16, 2024. We worked for a year on a file that was approved by both the embassies and the Immigration Office.
History lesson: Farmer seeks Thai woman
An old story about men, mostly farmers, who brought a Thai woman to the Netherlands. Yet when you read it, little seems to have changed. The article is now 24 years old, but you still encounter the prejudices of that time.
Should Thai women be thankful?
There are plenty of stories on this blog about strange and sometimes unreasonable behavior of Thai women. But what is the other side of the coin, are Western men always fair and fair to their Thai wife or girlfriend?
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?
My brother's widow wants to register her marriage in Thailand
My brother married his Thai wife in Belgium. There has been no Thai marriage. He passed away last year. Now his widow wants to register the marriage in Thailand so that he can also go through life with his surname.
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.
Relationship with a Thai, yes or no?
There are still countries where partners are brought together for marriage by the parents, the children have no say in that. This used to be the case in the Netherlands, but we are now used to “arranging” it ourselves.
Desserts in Thailand
Thai desserts have a long history, which - in literature - goes back to the Sukhothai period in the 14th century and perhaps became even more popular in the Ayutthaya period until the 18th century. The story goes that a foreign lady introduced several exotic desserts to Thailand.
The marriage market for educated Thai women
A Facebook friend – 25 years old, school teacher, farmer's daughter, above average attractive, childless, unmarried and not a steady boyfriend either – complained on her account about the lack of potential suitors.
For the time being, my Thai girlfriends remain “permanently separated” (for more than 3 years, with longer visits to each other 3 times a year). Who has (recently) entered into a registered partnership or marriage in the Netherlands on this basis, and wants to share the pros and cons with me. And any tips, advice and experiences?
Thailand – Belgium question: Marriage between a Thai and a Belgian?
Here I have studied the procedures for a marriage between a Thai and a Belgian. If I understand correctly, it is easier to marry under Thai law than Belgian law at the embassy?
Legalization of documents for marriage between Belgian and Thai (readers' submission)
Legalization (at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand) of the documents required for a marriage in Thailand. Procedure for today, own experience (26/1/2023).
Thailand question: City council in Belgium wants a “proof of nationality” for a marriage visa
For a marriage visa, my municipal administration in Belgium requires a “proof of nationality” and of course many other documents. My friend couldn't get this from her home town (Sisaket) town hall. Also tried today at Phuket Town Hall. They know nothing and do not know this document.
Questions about registering marriage in Thailand
Can you already start points 1 to 3 or is there a maximum period between legalization at the Thai embassy and subsequent steps (is this legalized deed still valid)? Are additional documents required for registration with Ampur?