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Alternatively you can go on their website and search in the archives for stories from that day.

True, but wanted to stash away a physical copy for him to see one day - something my parents did for me a few decades ago as well. Thanks for the replies and suggestions!

Why dont you try contacting them - sure they have copies around.

Actually, I did - but apparently they're out of stock. So - hoping to find one here! Thanks

Had a son born on the 13th of November and would like to save a Bangkok Post newspaper from that day for him to read in a few decades. Does anyone happen to still have a copy? Thanks!

Voila! It took serious determination, but managed to get new documents issued with my son's correct name and me listed as the birth informant. Encountered "mai dai" at practically every step of the process, first at the hospital and then at the Amphur, but knew it would be more difficult later if not sorted now. Woman at the Amphur requested a letter from the hospital director before she'd consider the change, but was able to acquire such a thing the next day. Not sure whether it was the hospital or Amphur who was truly against the idea of the father being listed as birth informant, or both - but seems at least one of the two dislikes enabling foreigners to be legally responsible for Thai children. Definitely my opinion though, as there could be other explanations for the complications. The woman at the Amphur asked a few personal questions after she was being convinced into making the change - things like where I work, where I plan to live, if I'm going to be leaving the country with the child - felt a bit like I was being interviewed for the job of being a real dad. For anyone going into a similar situation - being clear that you want to be listed TWICE on the birth certificate is the key (as father AND birth informant), which is performed WHILE the birth certificate is initially issued at the Amphur. I'm glad to provide a scan of a birth certificate that can be shown to clarify such a request. Good luck and thanks!

That stupid woman who deals with the amphur registrations at Samitivej...

...appears to be Mrs. Wannasri Chaikesorn. Her name is in the "Birth Informant" section on the birth certificate. Thanks for the reply - will talk with her as soon as they open and hope for the best.

Had a baby at Samitivej about 12 days ago with my Thai girlfriend and, having read only the first page of this topic, mistakenly thought I understood the process of registering the birth with the Amphur to be sure of parental rights. Only now that I've read the rest of the posts on here have I realized that I'm only listed once on the birth certificate - which means he's already been registered?? It was a confusing conversation with the hospital in explaining my request of wanting to register the birth myself. They apparently thought I only wanted to register the kid with the mother's family's "tabien baan?" They actually misspelled his name in Thai - and since it's still less than 15 days since his birth, I'm going to return to the hospital and address these issues with them today (Thursday.) What are the chances of success in actually registering him myself this time? Strange how ignorant these hospitals seem to be regarding their clients' parental rights. I need to get this resolved today - would appreciate any assistance any of you might have. Thanks.