Uncontested Divorce in Thailand: A Step by Step Guide for Couples Who Agree

If your marriage was registered in Thailand and you both agree, the divorce is registered at the district office in one visit, with no waiting period. The hard part is the agreement, not the office. Our full guide: divorce in Thailand.

Who this route is for

This route is for couples whose marriage is registered in Thailand and who both agree to divorce. You register the divorce at the district office, and there is no waiting period. If your marriage was registered in another country, the route is different, so read about divorce in Thailand with a foreign marriage first.

If your spouse will not agree, or cannot be found, this is not your route. You have to ask the court, and you need a reason the law accepts, for example living apart for more than three years. See our guide to contested divorce in Thailand.

The law behind this page

English

Section 1514

Divorce is possible only by mutual consent or by court judgment. A divorce by mutual consent must be in writing and signed by at least two witnesses; where the marriage was registered, it takes effect only once the divorce is registered (Section 1515).

Full text

A divorce may be effected only by the consent of both parties or by a judgment of the court. A divorce by consent must be made in writing and signed by at least two witnesses.

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Section 1515Amended on 23 January 2025

Full text

Where a marriage has been registered under this Code, a divorce by mutual consent is complete only when the spouses have registered the divorce.

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Section 1531

For a marriage registered under the law, a divorce by mutual consent takes effect from the time the divorce is registered, not from the date the parties signed their agreement. A divorce by judgment takes effect when the judgment becomes final. But a judgment of divorce cannot be set up against third persons who acted in good faith unless the divorce has been registered, so registration remains important even after a court decision.

Full text

In the case of a marriage registered according to law, a divorce by mutual consent of both spouses takes effect from the time the divorce is registered. A divorce by judgment takes effect from the time the judgment becomes final, but it may not be relied on to impair the rights of a third person acting in good faith unless the divorce has been registered.

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Section 1520Amended on 23 January 2025

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In the case of a divorce by mutual consent, the spouses shall make a written agreement as to which of them is to exercise parental power over which child. If no agreement is made, or agreement cannot be reached, the court shall decide. In the case of a divorce by judgment of the court, the court trying the divorce action shall also decide which party is to exercise parental power over which child. If, in so deciding, the court considers that there are grounds under Section 1582 for depriving the spouses of parental power, the court may deprive the spouses of parental power and order that a third person be guardian. In all of this, the court shall have regard primarily to the well-being and interests of the child.

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Section 1522Amended on 23 January 2025

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If the spouses divorce by mutual consent, they shall agree in the divorce agreement on how much both of them, or one of them, is to contribute towards the maintenance of the children. If the divorce is by judgment of the court, or if the divorce agreement makes no provision for the maintenance of the children, the court shall fix it.

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Section 1532Amended on 23 January 2025

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After a divorce, the property of the spouses shall be divided; but, as between the spouses themselves: (a) where the divorce is by mutual consent, the property of the spouses shall be divided as it stood at the time of registration of the divorce; (b) where the divorce is by judgment of the court, the part of the judgment enforcing the property rights between the spouses takes effect retrospectively to the day on which the divorce action was brought.

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Section 1474

Sin Somros (marital property) is property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, property received during the marriage by will or written gift that declares it to be marital, and the fruits of separate property such as rent and interest. If it is unclear whether something is marital, the law presumes that it is, and the spouse saying otherwise has to prove it. Selling separate property and reinvesting the proceeds does not by itself make it marital, because Section 1472 keeps the substitute separate.

Full text

Section 1474. Marital property (sin somros) consists of property: (1) acquired by the spouses during the marriage; (2) acquired by either spouse during the marriage by will or by a gift made in writing, where the will or the instrument of gift states that it is marital property; (3) which is the fruit of separate property. Where it is doubtful whether an item of property is marital property or not, it is presumed to be marital property.

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Section 1471

Property that each spouse owned before the marriage, personal-use items and professional tools, property acquired during the marriage by inheritance or by gift, and the khong man engagement gift, is Sin Suan Tua, separate property remaining with that spouse.

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Section 1471. Separate property (sin suan tua) consists of property: (1) which either spouse owned before the marriage; (2) which consists of articles for personal use, clothing or personal ornaments suitable to one's station in life, or tools and implements necessary for the occupation or profession of either spouse; (3) which either spouse acquired during the marriage by inheritance or by gratuitous gift; (4) which is khong man (betrothal property).

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ไทย

มาตรา 1514

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การหย่านั้นจะทำได้แต่โดยความยินยอมของทั้งสองฝ่ายหรือโดยคำพิพากษาของศาล การหย่าโดยความยินยอมต้องทำเป็นหนังสือและมีพยานลงลายมือชื่ออย่างน้อยสองคน

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มาตราพร้อมหมายเหตุของเราข้อความทางการ

มาตรา 1515แก้ไขเมื่อ 23 มกราคม 2568

ข้อความเต็ม

เมื่อได้จดทะเบียนสมรสตามประมวลกฎหมายนี้ การหย่าโดยความยินยอมจะสมบูรณ์ต่อเมื่อคู่สมรสได้จดทะเบียนการหย่านั้นแล้ว

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มาตราพร้อมหมายเหตุของเราข้อความทางการ

มาตรา 1531

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การสมรสที่จดทะเบียนตามกฎหมายนั้น การหย่าโดยความยินยอมของคู่สมรสทั้งสองฝ่ายมีผลนับแต่เวลาจดทะเบียนการหย่าเป็นต้นไป การหย่าโดยคำพิพากษามีผลแต่เวลาที่คำพิพากษาถึงที่สุด แต่จะอ้างเป็นเหตุเสื่อมสิทธิของบุคคลภายนอกผู้ทำการโดยสุจริตไม่ได้ เว้นแต่จะได้จดทะเบียนการหย่านั้นแล้ว

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มาตราพร้อมหมายเหตุของเราข้อความทางการ

มาตรา 1520แก้ไขเมื่อ 23 มกราคม 2568

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ในกรณีหย่าโดยความยินยอม ให้คู่สมรสทำความตกลงเป็นหนังสือว่า ฝ่ายใดจะเป็นผู้ใช้อำนาจปกครองบุตรคนใด ถ้ามิได้ตกลงกันหรือตกลงกันไม่ได้ ให้ศาลเป็นผู้ชี้ขาด ในกรณีหย่าโดยคำพิพากษาของศาล ให้ศาลซึ่งพิจารณาคดีฟ้องหย่านั้นชี้ขาดด้วยว่าฝ่ายใดจะเป็นผู้ใช้อำนาจปกครองบุตรคนใด ในการพิจารณาชี้ขาดถ้าศาลเห็นว่ามีเหตุที่จะถอนอำนาจปกครองของคู่สมรสนั้นได้ตามมาตรา ๑๕๘๒ ศาลจะถอนอำนาจปกครองของคู่สมรสและสั่งให้บุคคลภายนอกเป็นผู้ปกครองก็ได้ ทั้งนี้ ให้ศาลคำนึงถึงความผาสุกและประโยชน์ของบุตรนั้นเป็นสำคัญ

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มาตราพร้อมหมายเหตุของเราข้อความทางการ

มาตรา 1522แก้ไขเมื่อ 23 มกราคม 2568

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ถ้าคู่สมรสหย่าโดยความยินยอม ให้ทำความตกลงกันไว้ในสัญญาหย่าว่า คู่สมรสทั้งสองฝ่าย หรือคู่สมรสฝ่ายใดฝ่ายหนึ่ง จะออกเงินค่าอุปการะเลี้ยงดูบุตรเป็นจำนวนเงินเท่าใด ถ้าหย่าโดยคำพิพากษาของศาลหรือในกรณีที่สัญญาหย่ามิได้กำหนดเรื่องค่าอุปการะเลี้ยงดูบุตรไว้ ให้ศาลเป็นผู้กำหนด

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มาตราพร้อมหมายเหตุของเราข้อความทางการ

มาตรา 1532แก้ไขเมื่อ 23 มกราคม 2568

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เมื่อหย่ากันแล้ว ให้จัดการแบ่งทรัพย์สินของคู่สมรส แต่ในระหว่างคู่สมรส (ก) ถ้าเป็นการหย่าโดยความยินยอมของทั้งสองฝ่าย ให้จัดการแบ่งทรัพย์สินของคู่สมรสตามที่มีอยู่ในเวลาจดทะเบียนการหย่า (ข) ถ้าเป็นการหย่าโดยคำพิพากษาของศาล คำพิพากษาส่วนที่บังคับทรัพย์สินระหว่างคู่สมรสนั้น มีผลย้อนหลังไปถึงวันฟ้องหย่า

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มาตรา 1474

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สินสมรสได้แก่ทรัพย์สิน (๑) ที่คู่สมรสได้มาระหว่างสมรส (๒) ที่ฝ่ายใดฝ่ายหนึ่งได้มาระหว่างสมรสโดยพินัยกรรมหรือโดยการให้เป็นหนังสือเมื่อพินัยกรรมหรือหนังสือยกให้ระบุว่าเป็นสินสมรส (๓) ที่เป็นดอกผลของสินส่วนตัว ถ้ากรณีเป็นที่สงสัยว่าทรัพย์สินอย่างหนึ่งเป็นสินสมรสหรือมิใช่ ให้สันนิษฐานไว้ก่อนว่าเป็นสินสมรส

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มาตราพร้อมหมายเหตุของเราข้อความทางการ

มาตรา 1471

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สินส่วนตัวได้แก่ทรัพย์สิน (๑) ที่ฝ่ายใดฝ่ายหนึ่งมีอยู่ก่อนสมรส (๒) ที่เป็นเครื่องใช้สอยส่วนตัว เครื่องแต่งกาย หรือเครื่องประดับกายตามควรแก่ฐานะ หรือเครื่องมือเครื่องใช้ที่จำเป็นในการประกอบอาชีพหรือวิชาชีพของคู่สมรสฝ่ายใดฝ่ายหนึ่ง (๓) ที่ฝ่ายใดฝ่ายหนึ่งได้มาระหว่างสมรสโดยการรับมรดกหรือโดยการให้โดยเสน่หา (๔) ที่เป็นของหมั้น

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Article 1514

Le divorce ne peut avoir lieu que par le consentement des deux parties ou par un jugement du tribunal. Le divorce par consentement doit être fait par écrit et signé par au moins deux témoins.

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Article 1515Modifié le 23 janvier 2025

Lorsque le mariage a été enregistré conformément au présent Code, le divorce par consentement mutuel n'est parfait qu'une fois que les époux ont fait enregistrer ce divorce.

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Article 1531

Pour un mariage enregistré, le divorce par consentement mutuel prend effet dès son enregistrement. Le divorce judiciaire prend effet dès que le jugement est définitif, mais n'est opposable aux tiers de bonne foi qu'une fois enregistré.

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Article 1520Modifié le 23 janvier 2025

En cas de divorce par consentement mutuel, les époux conviennent par écrit de celui d'entre eux qui exercera l'autorité parentale sur chaque enfant. À défaut d'accord, ou s'ils ne parviennent pas à s'accorder, le tribunal statue. En cas de divorce prononcé par jugement, le tribunal saisi de l'action en divorce statue également sur la partie qui exercera l'autorité parentale sur chaque enfant. Si, en statuant, le tribunal estime qu'il existe un motif de retirer l'autorité parentale aux époux en vertu de l'article 1582, il peut leur retirer l'autorité parentale et ordonner qu'un tiers soit tuteur. Dans tous les cas, le tribunal prend principalement en considération le bien-être et l'intérêt de l'enfant.

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Article 1522Modifié le 23 janvier 2025

En cas de divorce par consentement, l'accord fixe le montant de l'entretien de l'enfant et qui le paie. En cas de jugement, ou si l'accord n'en dit rien, le tribunal le fixe.

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Article 1532Modifié le 23 janvier 2025

Les biens sont partagés après le divorce. Entre époux, le partage porte sur les biens existants à l'enregistrement du divorce par consentement; en cas de divorce judiciaire, le jugement sur les biens rétroagit au jour de la demande.

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Article 1474

Article 1474. Sont biens communs les biens : (1) acquis par les époux pendant le mariage ; (2) acquis par l'un des époux pendant le mariage par testament ou par donation écrite, lorsque le testament ou l'acte de donation précise qu'il s'agit de biens communs ; (3) qui sont les fruits des biens propres. En cas de doute sur le point de savoir si un bien est commun ou non, il est présumé commun.

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Article 1471

Article 1471. Sont biens propres les biens : (1) qu'un époux possédait avant le mariage ; (2) qui sont des objets d'usage personnel, des vêtements ou des parures convenant à sa condition, ou des outils et instruments nécessaires à l'exercice du métier ou de la profession de l'un des époux ; (3) qu'un époux a acquis pendant le mariage par succession ou par donation ; (4) qui constituent des biens remis à titre de fiançailles.

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Supreme Court decisions

• 452/2567 (2024): Divorce Registration Agreement Giving One Spouse the House Is Read to Include the Land
• 2971/2544 (2001): Silence on Maintenance in a Divorce Agreement Does Not Bind the Court
• 875/2561 (2018): No Post-Divorce Alimony After a Consent Settlement Because No Spouse Is Found at Fault

Sources

• Civil and Commercial Code, Office of the Council of State, retrieved 31 October 2026
• deka.supremecourt.or.th, Supreme Court of Thailand decisions database (copy held in our library), retrieved 19 February 2026

Step 1: Agree on the big questions

Before anything is registered, the two of you need a clear agreement on:

• Property and money. What each of you keeps and how shared property is divided.
• Debts. Who pays what from here on.
• Children. Who the children will live with and how decisions about them are made.
• Child support. How much is paid, by whom, and how.

These points go into a written divorce agreement. The clearer it is, the fewer arguments later.

Step 2: Sort out what is shared and what is not

Many couples argue because they have different ideas about what counts as shared. A home bought during the marriage is usually shared property, even if only your spouse’s name is on the title, while property one spouse owned before the marriage, received as a gift or inheritance, or bought with their own separate money usually stays theirs. If the home is land, a foreign spouse cannot own it, so ask us how your share would be handled.

For more detail, read how property is split in a divorce in Thailand.

Step 3: Settle arrangements for the children

You write the support amount and how it is paid in the divorce agreement. If you cannot agree, the court can decide. If you cannot agree on where the children will live, talk to us before you go further.

Step 4: We prepare the divorce agreement

Our lawyers draft the agreement from what you both decided. You review it. It has to be clear enough for the officer to record and for both of you to know, years later, exactly what you agreed.

Step 5: Register the divorce together

Divorce by agreement needs a written agreement signed by at least two witnesses, and it only takes effect once it is registered. That means both of you need to take part in the registration. Once it is registered, you are divorced.

What to bring

The exact list depends on the office, so we confirm it with you before the appointment. It usually includes:

• your identity documents (passport or Thai ID card)
• your marriage certificate
• the signed divorce agreement
• birth certificates of any children
• two witnesses who sign the agreement (we confirm with the office whether it can provide them)

How long does it take?

We cannot give you a fixed timeline. Paperwork is the quick part: the Department of Provincial Administration’s own guide puts the registration itself at 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how much of your agreement is recorded. Reaching a full agreement on property and children is what takes time, so settle those points before you contact us.

Why use a lawyer if you already agree?

The reason is the agreement itself. Once your divorce is registered, the agreement you both signed is binding, and changing it later is difficult. A short agreement written in a hurry can leave out a bank account, a debt or a detail about the children, and fixing that later is far harder than getting it right now. A lawyer also makes sure both of you understand what you are signing, which protects you both.

Common problems

• One spouse changes their mind at the last minute. Without both of you, the district office cannot register the divorce.
• Vague wording about property. “We will split things fairly” is not enough. List each item.
• Leaving out the children. Custody and support should be settled in the agreement, not left for later.
• Assuming a foreign marriage works the same way. It does not always. Check first.

What it costs

Registering a divorce at the district office is free under the Department of Provincial Administration’s service guide; a copy of the record is 10 baht. Our uncontested divorce service is a fixed fee of 9,900 baht. For a wider look at what you may pay, see our page on the cost of divorce in Thailand. A consultation with a lawyer is 2,000 baht per hour if you want advice before you agree on anything.

Living outside Thailand?

If you live outside Thailand, email us first and we will tell you what can be prepared before you travel, so your time in Thailand is spent signing, not waiting.

Next step

Email info@thailawonline.com with a short summary of your situation, or book a consultation. You can also read our main divorce in Thailand page for an overview of all your options.

Supreme Court rulings on divorce agreements signed at the amphur

The agreement you register with the divorce is a contract, and the Supreme Court enforces it as written. Knowing these decisions is the best argument for having the agreement drafted properly before you go to the district office. Each number links to our bilingual summary and the Thai judgment in the Family Law decisions hub.

• Decision 452/2567: a property memorandum annexed to the divorce registration binds both former spouses under Section 1532 once it is voluntary, and a clause giving one spouse “the house” was read as giving the land under it as well.
• Decision 1319/2568: an agreement giving one spouse the first 2,800,000 THB of any sale of the house applied to a later court auction; the house sold for less, and the other spouse received nothing.
• Decision 2971/2544: if the agreement says nothing about child support, the court can fix it later under Section 1522, and if it says nothing about parental power both parents keep it jointly under Section 1566.
• Decision 1218/2567: an agreed child support figure stops applying once the child moves permanently to the paying parent, but arrears before the move remain due.
• Decision 1781/2567: a promise in a divorce settlement to pay the other spouse a share of rent for life survives the divorce; selling the land made it impossible to perform and the seller owed damages.
• Decision 875/2561 and Decision 4969/2565: a divorce by agreement or consent judgment produces no finding of fault, so there is no alimony under Section 1526 and no compensation from the spouse under Section 1523 unless the agreement itself provides for them.
• Decision 1303/2568: a family agreement made during the marriage, under which the husband would give up all his rights in the sin somros if he assaulted his wife or any family member, was enforced after he assaulted two of their children, but the court treated it as a penalty, reduced it as excessive under Section 383 and awarded the wife six tenths of each plot.

More detail on an agreed divorce

Ultimately, knowing the divorce process in Thailand is important for Thai citizens and expats. This helps ensure a fair and equal outcome.

Remember that a “uncontested divorce” or “administrative divorce” means that both parties agree on all terms. We also call it an amicable divorce when both parties agree to end the marriage.

What Does “Agreeing on Everything” Mean?

It’s not just about agreeing you want a divorce. You need to be completely on the same page about the important stuff that comes next:

1. The Kids (Parental Power): Who will be mainly responsible for the children? This is known as parental power in Thailand Will it be shared (joint custody) or will one parent take the lead (sole custody)? What about visitation schedules and where the kids will live?
2. Child Support: You need a clear plan for financial support, how much will be paid, how often, and for how long? See our section below about “Child Custody” that is more elaborated.
3. Dividing Your Property (Marital Property):How will you split the assets and property you gained together during your marriage? Don’t forget about any shared debts, those need to be addressed too, especially in the context of divorce law in Thailand. Your personal belongings from before the marriage are usually not included in this division. This also applies to gifts and inheritances that are meant only for you. We also have a section about separation of assets below.
4. Alimony (Spousal Support): Will one spouse pay support to the other? If yes, agree on the amount, frequency, and duration. This isn’t always part of an administrative divorce, but if you agree on it, put it in writing.

Once you’ve agreed on all the points above, you need to put it into a formal Divorce Agreement (sometimes called a Consent Agreement). This document lays out all the terms you’ve settled on. Both of you need to sign it before You go any further in the process of a Thailand divorce. If you are writing a divorce agreement, look at our custom divorce contract services. They can help you save time and avoid Legal Health Check.

Even though it’s simpler, don’t underestimate the importance of that Divorce Agreement. It’s a legal contract that affects your future rights regarding children and property. If you have important assets, children, or connections abroad, it’s wise to have a lawyer write or check the agreement before you sign. This helps ensure it’s fair, covers everything properly, and prevents headaches down the road.

What to Consider in a Divorce Agreement or Settlement Agreement?

Write it down in detail. The agreement should say what happens to the house, each bank account, the investments and the children, with dates, amounts and who does what. A vague line like “assets split fairly” is the kind that comes back as a dispute a year later.

Avoid vague terms like “reasonable visitation” or “support as needed.” Thai courts and officials need specifics. And always make sure the agreement is translated into Thai and reviewed by a lawyer.

If you want an uncontested divorce and both people agree, you can file it at your local district office. The agreement should cover, where they apply:

• Custody and parental rights (อำนาจปกครองบุตร)
• Child support payments
• Property division (สินสมรส and สินส่วนตัว)
• Alimony or spousal support

A Thai divorce changes your legal and financial position, so look at both before you sign.

If your marriage was registered abroad, a district office may first ask for the marriage to be recorded in the Thai civil registry, although Decision 5887/2533 said spouses married abroad can register a consent divorce under the Family Registration Act. Where one spouse is Thai, ask us by email at info@thailawonline.com whether recording the foreign marriage first is possible in your case; otherwise a Family Court judgment is usually the safer route. ThaiLawOnline can help guide you through this administrative process.

Based on our experience at ThaiLawOnline, we have seen several problems when clients chose this method. In a divorce case between Thailand and the United Kingdom, important documents were lost during the transfer between offices. This caused significant delays and additional stress for everyone involved. For this reason, we strongly suggest that both parties meet in person at an Amphur (District Office) in Thailand when possible. Divorcing in person is usually faster, smoother, and reduces the risk of administrative errors.

If you need more information about divorce when one person is in another country, you can find it in the official guide. The guide is from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can access it here: Divorce Between Different Registration Offices (in Thai).

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