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Dr. Supol Thatiyanantaporn M.D. OB-GYN and Family Medicine

044-813118 086-8652819

My Thai Lady and I had a baby born at Chaiyaphum Hospital. We did an induced labour. So not a C-section. Dr. Supon prefers not to do a Cesarean unless it is medically necessary. We like that. Many other doctors in Thailand prefer C-section because of the higher fees, convenient scheduling and possibly some reasons that benefit the patients as well.

The doctor injected her in the morning and then by afternoon, all the ladies in the Delivery room had given birth. I was not allowed to be in the room at the time of birth, but got to visit before the birth and right after. After birth we stayed in the hospital for 48 hours. There is a large room with about 10 beds for post-natal recovery. Relatives can stay with the mother and baby all the way through. There are also 3 private rooms adjoining with air conditioning, TV, bathroom, patio, and sofa for 800 baht extra per day. Being with the other new mothers was comforting and community-spirited. Nurses were seated right near us 24 hours per day to help with bathing, breastfeeding and any other problems. The delivery cost is about 6000 baht in total for a vaginal birth (including 2 HIV tests for the newborn baby. Luckily our baby did not engage in unprotected intercourse prior to leaving the womb.)

We had Dr. Supon as the OB-GYN. He speaks English and has a clinic next to the hospital. Dr. Supon was professional and caring and kept us updated throughout the labour. I highly recommend this doctor. The hospital is not as fancy as a Bangkok 4 star hospital. However, because we chose a private room, and had helpful nurses right next to us 24 hours, we felt like it would have been difficult to get a better experience in any other hospital (unless you need posh furniture and decorations). The post-natal department is separated from the rest of the hospital so it feels relaxed compared to the general hospital.

Our baby could not get the milk out from the breasts and the nurses took extra time with us to show us ways to coax our baby to breastfeed better and if need be to eat milk powder formula from Mom's nipples to simulate breastfeeding. The hospital is very pro-breastfeeding and no baby bottles are allowed. There were loads of other mothers there, some first time, some veterans, to compare notes with and bond over our shared experiences. And if your baby is half-Farang then you know you will be the star of the ward!

In summary, Dr. Supon is excellent and highly recommended. Also 6000 baht is not expensive (plus extra for private room). He cares for patients just as much after birth as he does prior.

Great Doctor!

A multiple non-O you can get already based on your name on the child's birth certificate, but will have to get in Australia or Europe. Normally in the region only a single will be issued.

My situation is living with Thai Girlfriend and child in Chonburi. Child is less than one year. I don't like the court process. I went to Chonburi Family Court and the woman called Krung was really unhelpful. the people there kept asking why I did not just marry my girlfriend. (I did not explain, but it's for religious reasons) They insisted I must get a lawyer and it will take a long time and it will be expensive.

I would rather wait a few years for my child to be old enough to get me the parental rights at the Amphur office.

My question Mario is that since my name is on the Child's Thai Birth Certificate as the Father, and I am a Canadian citizen,

#1) Could I get the Multiple Non-O in Australia or Canada?

Much cheaper, much faster, and much less hassle than Family Court.

#2) With this Multiple Non-O visa could I stay 12 months straight in Thailand OR enter and leave Thailand many times within a year if I so wished on the one visa?

I have also learned what I think might be the Thai word for legal parental rights. It's called "Rab Rong Boot" I believe.

#3) Any recommendations which consulates in Australia would be accommodating?

Cheers!

Number 2 doesn't cost and with your DNA evidence it should not be an issue at the amphur, they can hardly deny with they have approved before. But the child has to be about 7 years old. I would give it a try first.

If the child isn't old enough you will have to go to court. That is costly, but not difficult. Especailly not with your DNA-records. Depending on your local court it takes about 2 to 3 months, with I believe two sessions. (1 is with social services to look into your application).

Shop around for a lawyer to determine the price, no need for a hot shot lawyer. It is very straight foreword.

Hi,

when living in the Chonburi province and the legitimization by family court is sought, it is NOT costly, around 350 Baht for stamps, this would probably apply to other provincial family courts as well, if you find a willing and serious, honest and competent officer.

Our daughter is now 3 years, I am the registered father in the birth certificate, but I'm not married to the mother, but living together. We went to Chonburi's family court 2 months ago in order to learn the procedure how to achieve the legitimization. We got to talk to a woman named "KRUNG", she was obviously the supervisor of the registration area (at the counter on ground floor RH side wing), and she looked at the documents, as there was the birth certificate, copy of my passport and her Thai-ID-card and, I think that she already copied these documents. Since she was busy that day she asked to return the next day but not later than 8.30 am in order to complete the application. She mentioned that a fee of approx. 350 Baht for stamp would be collected. Wondering why can be done without a lawyer as known, she answered that there is no such reqiurement, anyone can apply for it, and, that she condemns the dubious business of many agents and lawyers and will not support it.

We arrived the next morning in time, meanwhile she has already prepared the application and we only needed to sign the document and paid the stamp fee. She continued that we could pick up the legitimization document here one month later, as there is a requirement to wait since we're living in Banglamung district, some other districts don't require the waiting.

Exactly one month later we could pick up the legitimization document.

I'm living in TH many years now, but I have neither met nor heard about a honest, helpful and competent official person as Khun KRUNG. Thank you again Khun KRUNG

That's Awesome. So easy, so fast, so inexpensive. Maybe I will try that route.

Must the child be born in Banglamung or be an official resident of Banglamung?

Oh, and by the way, you don't need to be a Thailand Elite Member to get Fast Track Immigration... just get a Wisdom Credit Card from Kasikorn Bank... took me about 10 minutes...

sholaisen

What's this about Fast Track Immigration with the Wisdom Credit Card?

Can anyone confirm this is true?

Any links to this?

A child born out of wedlock but with the fathers name on cert and then later a legal marriage.....where does the father/child stand then??

See onder 1 of the first post. By marrying the mother, the father automatically recognizes the child as his and becomes the legal father.

What do Thai people call "legal father?"

I want to inquire about it this at the Amphur office but I don't know the Thai Wording for "Legal Father" or "Parental Rights as a Father."

Is there a special document or certificate issued for being designated the "Legal Father?"

Must be in cash deposit type account in your name. Normally standard fixed deposit is accepted if cash based and access is allowed.

Thanks Lopburi :Dfor the info on fixed account.

What about splitting the 400,000 between savings accounts in 2 different banks?

Thanks for your replies so far.

For the 400,000 can it be split up between 2 or 3 accounts in different thai banks. For example 100,000 in Bangkok bank and 100,000 in fixed account at Kasikorn Bank and 200,000 in savings account in Kasikorn Bank?

Or is all 400,000 required to be in a single account?

My Thai Girlfriend is having a baby in July.

I'm here on Tourist visa under 50 years old, and have 400,000 baht in Thai Bank.

What will I need in terms of proof the baby is mine and I need to be here to raise him?

Is the Thai Birth Certificate with my name as father enough?

Any links to previous threads are welcome.

Cheers!