There are a lot of crack downs on farang at the moment.

I saw on the news a few days ago something about "false paternity claims" among other immigration issues

8 minutes ago, Louis100 said:

Partner called 2-3 and all wanted 25k up and I think one offered 50k for doing court order for both children rather than one.

Enquire at the Court, they have Court appointed voluntary lawyers that can assist.
You only need a lawyer to file the petition, not represent you in Court.
Wife just informed me 5K tops for such a service.

https://anglosiamlegal.com/child-legitimation-in-thailand/

Administrative Registration (Family Law Office/FLO)

The simplest route, covered by CCC Section 1548, is the administrative registration at the local District Office (Amphur). The father submits an application, but for this method to succeed, both the mother and the child (if over seven years old) must provide their consent in the presence of the Registrar. If the mother or child objects, or if they fail to provide consent within a specified timeframe (60 days if in Thailand, or 180 days if abroad), the father is then legally required to pursue the court route.

Court-Ordered Legitimation

If administrative registration fails, the father must file a petition with the Juvenile and Family Court. This step is governed by CCC Section 1555. The petition must successfully prove biological paternity through concrete evidence.

Required Proof for a Court Petition (Section 1555 Grounds)

The father’s petition must demonstrate one or more of the following legal grounds:

• A document emanating from the father acknowledging the child as his own.

• The father reported the child’s birth to the registrar, and his name is on the birth certificate (or he consented to this notification).

• Evidence of the father and mother openly cohabiting during the conception period.

• The father has continuously treated and cared for the child as his own legitimate child (e.g., provided maintenance or education).

• DNA testing results conclusively proving paternity (often the most compelling evidence). Where requested.

The court will thoroughly review all evidence and, if satisfied that legitimation is in the child’s best interest, will issue an order allowing the registration of the Child Legitimation in Thailand.

Thank you

Will have to attempt to get a new non o from Laos.

Hopefully they will approve me one. Ive had 2 in Vientiane Jan 2026 and June 2026.

Can’t see there is any limit of how many times you can get them.