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A short video from ThaiLawOnline on getting married in Thailand as a foreigner. Below the video you will find the key steps in writing, common questions and a link to our full, regularly updated guide.
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Key points
- A marriage is legally valid in Thailand only once it is registered at a district office (amphur or khet); a religious or traditional ceremony alone is not a legal marriage (Section 1457).
- The foreign spouse usually needs a statement of freedom to marry from their embassy, translated into Thai and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Both spouses must be at least 18 years old, unless a court gives permission.
- Since the Marriage Equality Act, same-sex couples can register a marriage on the same terms.
- Consider a contrat prénuptial before registering: it must be made before or at the registration.
These points summarise the law as set out in our full guide, Mariage en Thaïlande, which is reviewed regularly. The video gives an overview; the written guide is the up to date reference.
About this video
| Titre | Mariage en Thaïlande |
| Channel | ThaiLawOnline (earlier channel) |
| Langue | Anglais |
| Published | 26 August 2010 |
| Regarder sur YouTube | youtube.com/watch?v=KEE9pC0V9ZU |
| Full written guide | Mariage en Thaïlande |
Foire aux questions
Is a Buddhist wedding a legal marriage in Thailand?
No. Only a marriage registered at a district office is legally valid under Thai law. Many couples hold a ceremony and also register.
What documents does a foreigner need to marry in Thailand?
A passport and an embassy statement confirming freedom to marry, translated into Thai and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Requirements vary slightly between embassies.
Can ThaiLawOnline handle the registration?
Yes. Our marriage registration service in Bangkok covers the appointment, interpreter and witnesses, with packages from 14,900 THB.
Get help from ThaiLawOnline
For help with the appointment, interpreter and witnesses, see our service d'enregistrement des mariages à Bangkok (packages from 14,900 THB). The full, regularly updated guide is Mariage en Thaïlande. Note: this video was recorded in 2010; the guide reflects the current law.
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