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There is an MFA in Chiang Mai

Update - Star Visa in Chiang Mai was extremely helpful. So. Firstly it would have been mega nice if the consulate in Chicago had prepped us for what we needed with our marriage certificate prior to approving our e-visa...but that's something I can't change. The issue is not that the marriage certificate doesn't say that I am Thai, its more that they don't trust this random document from Florida to prove we are married. So here are the steps to get our Kor-Ror 22. A. Affidavit from the US consulate affirming that my wife and I are married (i.e. just confirming the marriage certificate is legit). B. Translate said affidavit into Thai C. Schedule an Appointment with the Thai Ministry of Affairs to have them verify the affidavit and translation. D. Go to the Amphur to update my family status (hopefully get the Kor Ror 22 the same day) E. Back to immigration to convert the non-immigrant O visa. Thank you everyone for your input on this matter.

we don't have to go to BKK for any of this. Adding an update post in a sec.

Thanks! I went and talked to them. Spent 30 minutes with me, getting our ducks in order...didn't even charge me. All they want is 500 baht for a translation for a document next week and they'll help me schedule an appointment with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. SO STINKING HELPFUL! Thanks so much.

That's what we thought as well. Still makes no sense that they needed my marriage certificate in the states to say that I was Thai. It was two US citizens getting married, no where does it say US citizens. It should be as simple as me and the wife going to the amphur and saying "hi I'd like to update my family status since I'm Thai, married to this lady here...."

We actually suggested that and they said no. Also we don't have all the paperwork I think would be necessary to make that happen. But I was suprised when they said no because yes that makes sense as being the easiest route.

Hello! Me: US citizen and Thai National (male) Her: US Citizen We're married in the USA. She was approved for her Non-Immigrant O visa through the Chicago Thai Consulate back Aug 26, 2022. We landed in Thailand on Sept 16, 2022 and she was given a 90 day stamp. Fast forward to today, we are beginning the process of converting her Non-Immigrant O to a 1 year through Marriage to a Thai. We have everything in order except the Kor Ror 22. Went to the Amphur today and they said that since my US marriage certificate doesn't mention anything about me being Thai (Basically just two US folks got married), that I wasn't eligible to get a Kor Ror 22 form. I tried explaining to them that I was trying to do a family status update, but that didn't work. Maybe it's a language barrier (My Thai is still pretty basic), or am I missing something. I'm not sure what the next step should be. Going to try and set up an appointment with the US consulate to chat with them (not sure what good that will do) and will go to immigration in the morning (as their volunteers are amazing) to see. Thanks a million for any input you may have. - Dave

Hi! Male Thai National here with a US wife. Currently in the USA, but planning to move in a few months. Recently got my Thai ID card and passport and planning to live/work in Thailand for a few years. Once I go through all the process of getting the 'marriage visa' set up with for my wife, is she then eligible for coverage under the Universal Healthcare, or would she need her own private insurance? Thanks a million! - Dave