The marriage in Thailand consists of two parts: the wedding ceremony and marriage registration.

Marriage

The part of a wedding ceremony in Thailand began with the gift of Sinsod. "Sinsod pay is the practice of dowry in Thailand. It is a symbolic act, not only shows respect for the man in the family of his girlfriend, but also its financial and commercial.

Buddhist rituals also characterize Thai marriages. In marriages, chaired by BuddhistMonks, are spoken prayers and food are presented with images of Buddha to ask the rich blessing for the new couple.

Recently, the traditions of the West, their place in Thai marriages have found. In cities such as Bangkok Hotels Thailand">Bangkok, the families are keeping the tradition of fusion and contemporary ceremonies to celebrate marriages.

Registration of marriages

The marriage registration at the local registry (known as Amphur, Amphoe or district) is the legal aspect in a marriage in Thailand. And "in fact the marriageRegistration and not the ceremony that marks the beginning of legal marriage. This is also why some couples choose on the registration of marriage alone to practice without being together through a ceremony to mark the beginning of their lives.

Conditions of marriage

A. Both parties must be at least 17 years. If one or both parties are minors, parents should bring their express consent to begin the marriage. The Court may order authorizing one of the following persons17 to marry, but only under special circumstances.
B. The two parties should not be regarded as a fool or incompetent.
C. The parties are not in blood or descending, or blood brothers or sisters or half full bound. The report must match the ties of blood work, regardless of its legitimacy.
D. A newly adopted can not marry.
E. Both parties must be free of any existing marriage.

SpecialRequirements for the widows and divorcees Thai:

Widows and divorced women can not contract another marriage 310 days after the death of her husband or after divorce, unless:

A. A child born during this time;
B. The couple divorced and remarried;
C. A certificate is certified by a qualified doctor that the woman is not pregnant, or exhibited
D. It is a judicial authorization to marry the woman.

The documents required for ThaiCitizens:

A. identification (ID Thai National)
B. Certificate of Registration House
C. If the individual is a widow or divorced, proof of death of the spouse and / or divorce certificate

Required documents for foreigners
A. clear copies of your passport and arrival card
Example, being able to marry or state certification in foreign
C. Translated copies of eligibility to marry
D. Death Proof and / or divorce of former spouseswhether the alien is a widowed or divorced

Additional instructions:

If everyone wants a marriage for life, is the reality of divorce is no longer a concept of fiction. This is particularly true for the mixed marriages or marriages between a local and farang (foreigner).

It's always a good choice for wedding couples a marriage contract before the registration of their marriage in Thailand to sign. Distribution of goods and foodstuffs that are the focus of questionsin case of divorce, you will not need an additional burden at this difficult time.

Thailand needs a prenuptial agreement is to be in writing, by both spouses and at least two witnesses and the register of marriages at the time of registration signed the marriage.

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