A Guide to Thai Marriages
Overview Thailand marriages are characterized by their legal and ceremonial aspects.
Ceremonial marriages are known for its string Buddhist influence and observation of distinct wedding rituals and practices.
Water sprinkling ceremony for one, is often performed in ceremonial marriages.
In this ritual, monks sprinkle water to the couple to bless them.
More often than not, nine monks participate in this ceremony.
On the other hand, when one speaks of the legal side of Thai marriages, this simply involves the marriage's registration in the local district, or amphur.
Weddings can be also performed in amphurs.
Eligibility requirements To get married in Thailand, the couple must comply with the Kingdom's eligibility requirements.
a.
The bride and groom should be at least 17 years old.
Minors must secure a court order b.
Both of them should be mentally fit c.
They should not be blood-related d.
They should be free to marry Prenuptial agreements Prenuptial agreements are honored in Thailand.
Since it is a pre-marriage contract, this should be filed before the marriage takes place.
Changes or alterations are allowed if there is a court order.
Thai law also demands the couple to express their prenupts in writing and that there should be at least 2 witnesses during the agreement's signing.
Moreover, both English and Thai can be used as long as it does not trample on the couple's moral rights and that both of them fully understand the contract's provisions.
Divorce Thailand is one of the few Asian countries that permit divorce.
Since marriages are best understood as contracts and that there is willingness and consent on the couple's part, they are also allowed to terminate their marriage.
There are two kinds of divorce in Thailand.
These are the contested and uncontested divorces.
In uncontested divorces, the couple agreed to put an end to their marriage.
Contrary to contested divorces, conflicts and disparities regarding child custody and property division have been already settled in uncontested divorces.
All they have to do is go to the registrar's office, present their marriage certificate, Thai spouse's ID and their written consent.
Contested divorce, in the meantime are known for its long court battles.
This usually occurs when the couple fails to formulate mutual agreements that could possibly resolve their issues.
Contested divorces are very time-consuming and may require the presence of both parties.
It is also expensive due to sky-rocketing legal fees and transportation expenses.
Ceremonial marriages are known for its string Buddhist influence and observation of distinct wedding rituals and practices.
Water sprinkling ceremony for one, is often performed in ceremonial marriages.
In this ritual, monks sprinkle water to the couple to bless them.
More often than not, nine monks participate in this ceremony.
On the other hand, when one speaks of the legal side of Thai marriages, this simply involves the marriage's registration in the local district, or amphur.
Weddings can be also performed in amphurs.
Eligibility requirements To get married in Thailand, the couple must comply with the Kingdom's eligibility requirements.
a.
The bride and groom should be at least 17 years old.
Minors must secure a court order b.
Both of them should be mentally fit c.
They should not be blood-related d.
They should be free to marry Prenuptial agreements Prenuptial agreements are honored in Thailand.
Since it is a pre-marriage contract, this should be filed before the marriage takes place.
Changes or alterations are allowed if there is a court order.
Thai law also demands the couple to express their prenupts in writing and that there should be at least 2 witnesses during the agreement's signing.
Moreover, both English and Thai can be used as long as it does not trample on the couple's moral rights and that both of them fully understand the contract's provisions.
Divorce Thailand is one of the few Asian countries that permit divorce.
Since marriages are best understood as contracts and that there is willingness and consent on the couple's part, they are also allowed to terminate their marriage.
There are two kinds of divorce in Thailand.
These are the contested and uncontested divorces.
In uncontested divorces, the couple agreed to put an end to their marriage.
Contrary to contested divorces, conflicts and disparities regarding child custody and property division have been already settled in uncontested divorces.
All they have to do is go to the registrar's office, present their marriage certificate, Thai spouse's ID and their written consent.
Contested divorce, in the meantime are known for its long court battles.
This usually occurs when the couple fails to formulate mutual agreements that could possibly resolve their issues.
Contested divorces are very time-consuming and may require the presence of both parties.
It is also expensive due to sky-rocketing legal fees and transportation expenses.
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