trifle

Hello There. I am coming to Udan Tani in October to look for land. Any advice on land cost.per Rai. Thanks Triffe

Of course, anytime.

Dave

Hi Dave I contacted you some while ago now about land prices in Singburi. I was due to arrive in Thailand in January but due to unforseen problem I will now arrive on 24April. Is it ok to contact you for advice.. Trifle

Hi there. I will be arrive in Thailand within the next few days from the uk. I will meet my Thai girlfriend and travel up to Lopburi to view rental property and land prices ect. Any advice. Regards Trifle

Hi Triffle!

As says G54... In the daily language in LOS, you have two meanings for marriage...

So you have to know (maybe from your GF) if you are speaking of the "real" legal marriage, in this case, yes you need some papers, or if it is the "socialising" marriage party (as explains G54) for family, relatives, villagers and so on, in which case you need NO official papers...

Please tell which one, to have the right answer.

Cheers and congratulation!

Hi Triffle!

As says G54... In the daily language in LOS, you have two meanings for marriage...

So you have to know (maybe from your GF) if you are speaking of the "real" legal marriage, in this case, yes you need some papers, or if it is the "socialising" marriage party (as explains G54) for family, relatives, villagers and so on, in which case you need NO official papers...

Please tell which one, to have the right answer.

Cheers and congratulation!

Thanks for your reply. I will becoming to Thailand in February and will try to make both the legal and village party... All advice gratefully accepted.. Trifle

There is a company next to the British Embassy in BKK that will do everything for you in 1 day...cost is arounfd 8,000 Baht then you have to pay for the British consulate to state you are not married or are divorced, that is about 2,500-3000 baht...all done in a day, passport back, taxis paid for & 2 copies in Thai & English sent to you about a week later....a lot easier than doing it yourself & it only costs a few thousand more getting them to do it for you.....need your birth cert, passport & any divorce papers, same for the bride, I.D. card etc.

I there. Thanks for the info. I will try this. Trifle

Hi Trifle,

I live on the outskirts of Singburi at Tambon Jaksri. Singburi is not as sleepy as some would have it although it's no Bangkok. There are some reasonable places to eat and one or two "pubs". My wife tells me the land on the outskirts of Singburi is about 400,000 baht per rai but that rice fields (which would have no easy access to electricty or water etc) would be about 100,000 baht per rai.

Hope this helps.

Dave

Thanks for your help Dave. Any chance I can ask for some advice, from time to time? Trifle..

Hi Triffle!

As says G54... In the daily language in LOS, you have two meanings for marriage...

So you have to know (maybe from your GF) if you are speaking of the "real" legal marriage, in this case, yes you need some papers, or if it is the "socialising" marriage party (as explains G54) for family, relatives, villagers and so on, in which case you need NO official papers...

Please tell which one, to have the right answer.

Cheers and congratulation!

Hi there. Thanks for your reply. I need to know what documents are needed for the "official wedding". Thanks Trifle

Hi there. Does anyone live in or around the Singburi area. I would like any info on land prices rct plus any general info on the city or area around... Thanks Trifle

Hi there. The family of my girlfriend live in the Singburi area. I visited earlier this year but I would like to contact anyone who lives in Singburi or in the area to get some opinions on the area.l For example "life their for a Farang" and property costs ect... Thanks Trifle

Trifle, you ask what documents you will need for the Embassy In BKK. In what respect are you referring to documents? If for a marriage - none unless you are getting 'legally married'.

Do not forget that most marriages are simply a 'party' to show you and the lady in question are married [same as living together in the UK]. Also the party shows the parents have 'given' consent for you and their daughter to live as man and wife. This makes the relationship appropriate in the eyes of family and villagers.

Hi there. I expect I will have to produce documents such as passport and birth certificate. Are there any other documents that I will need. Also what documents does my girlfriend have to show. Also is it better to use an Agency ( like a friend did) to organise the Embassy side of things or do it myself. Thanks Trifle

Since she has a child, you would be obligated to pay no sinsod. That is not to say that you should pay nothing. The sinsod is not about buying the daughter, it is showing your willingness and ability to support her, and to help her family.

There is no set amount. If your prospective wife is telling you an amount, that is what she figures it will take to make a good show. And if your in-laws are jai dee, they might even turn around and give the sinsod back to you, later...it is about show for them as well as their daughter.

Mine worked out to about 300,000...but it was paying off the wife's house, and taking care of some other financial matters for Mom.

Thus far we have not had the "auspicious wedding" ceremony in the village...we might do that later, maybe not.

The costs of the wedding and the party come from the sinsod.

Thanks for your help. Trifle

Get married legally? Sounds a bit over the top when you can have the party version.

100,000 is not a lot for a marriage when it includes the party too.

A lot depends on how many tables you are paying for. An average of 6 people per table. The price of a table varies so you need to ask how much per table. That gives you a very good idea how much of the 100,000 is for the guests. Then there is the cost of the music and other items to be taken into account.

Often plates, dishes and other utensils are hired from the local temple at a small cost.

You will need to pay for the monks to attend. More monks = more money

The dress is often hired for the wedding. Your suit can also be hired.

Photos. Usually you will go to a studio to have these taken. The photo you choose from those taken will be framed and be the one displayed on the trestle for all to see. This photo is then kept.

There will likely be the cost of the bride having her hair and make up done. This may be done by the family but if done by a hair studio then factor that into the costs too.

There will likely be the Baht gold and that has to be bought in 2/4/8 etc .

I have missed a few things out in the costs because I cannot remember all the items involved.

IMHO not to pay 'some' sin sot seems mean minded but that is up to each individual.

Therefore when you factor in the costs above and those I have forgotten you will see you are not paying a large amount for Sin Sot.

PS.

If you go ahead. All the best.

Thanks a lot for your help. At the moment i am in UK. What documents will I need for the Thai Embassy in Bangkok when i arrive to Thailand Feb 2009 Thanks Trifle

Suggest getting married legally first without the party. Have the ceremony later, if she refuses, ask why....100,000 seems to be the norm for guys that pay but it dosnt give you any leagal rights.

Thanks for your help. trifle

Hi there. Can someone help me with the subject of Thai weddings. How much to pay? My Thai girlfriend is 33years old with one child and is talking about a cost of 100,000 baht for a wedding the price to include Sin Sod..Thanks Trifle