samran Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Guys, here is one out of left field. A couple of my friends (Irish) were planning on getting married in Thailand later this year. Apparently their tour company told them that the Thai government has a ban on Irish getting married in Thailand. I have never heard of anything like this, and will be calling up the Thai embassy later today for them, but in the meantime, does anyone know if such a law actually exists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappyharry Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I believe this new law is going to be enforced world wide, something to do with gene pools or some such thing, still dont understand why news papers cant spell jeans correctly and what clothing has to do with getting married though all the best shamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulaphat Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I doubt it, and I suspect it is probably too late now to get Parliament to enact one in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Not clear from your post but assume from the 'travel agency' talk it is two Irish that intend to marry? If so they have to have a freedom to marry paper from their Embassy (which I don't believe they have here - only an honorary Consulate)) so that probably would be problem number one for travel agency. Also from quick check it appears that newspapers/churches and advance planning may be required. If Embassy of Thailand does not have a clue about what you are talking about would check that it is not the travel agency itself that is saying this as they don't know how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizz Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Guys,here is one out of left field. A couple of my friends (Irish) were planning on getting married in Thailand later this year. Apparently their tour company told them that the Thai government has a ban on Irish getting married in Thailand. I have never heard of anything like this, and will be calling up the Thai embassy later today for them, but in the meantime, does anyone know if such a law actually exists? Sorry mate but this is a load of bog manure a load of horse s*** Really. Who has been pulling your leg. I believe this new law is going to be enforced world wide, something to do with gene pools or some such thing, still dont understand why news papers cant spell jeans correctly and what clothing has to do with getting married though all the best shamus More horse sh** Where in god do we find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Guys,here is one out of left field. A couple of my friends (Irish) were planning on getting married in Thailand later this year. Apparently their tour company told them that the Thai government has a ban on Irish getting married in Thailand. I have never heard of anything like this, and will be calling up the Thai embassy later today for them, but in the meantime, does anyone know if such a law actually exists? Sorry mate but this is a load of bog manure a load of horse s*** Really. Who has been pulling your leg. I believe this new law is going to be enforced world wide, something to do with gene pools or some such thing, still dont understand why news papers cant spell jeans correctly and what clothing has to do with getting married though all the best shamus More horse sh** Where in god do we find them. Even so.. sounds like a good idea.... totster p.s No offence meant !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizz Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Next there will be a ban on Guinness. Totster up y also and no offence ment. p.s No offence meant !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted October 5, 2004 Author Share Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks Lop for the one serious answer, it was a legit question. No one was pulling my leg. My two Irish friends were extremely pissed off as they were well into organising their wedding plans when their clueless travel agent gives them this piece of "information". Me thinks that the London based travel agency couldn't be arsed with organising it in Thailand for them. Anyway, checked it out with the consular section of the RTE here in London, who told me that the travel agent was wrong. To the others who replied, thank God Thailand will never give you long term visas to stay there. It would just lower the overall IQ level of the entire place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobAnderson Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Call Eric Ruttman (sp?) at the Dusit Laguna in the Laguna Resorts on Phuket (he's the GM). The Dusit there specializes in weddings for foreigners - they would surely know. They have a whole special path on their grounds - lined with trees planted to celebrate the weddings of people married there. As you peruse the walk - almost all the weddings are with foreign brides and grooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12call Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 To friends of mine (paddy's) got married on Samui mid July.No problems and had a ball.The marriage cert was issued by the Samui Mercy Baptist Church. http://www.faraway.co.th/thai_wedding_ceremony.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 That Dusit Resort tip is a good one. I think it was all too hard for the travel agent to arrange. Talk to the Resort man and ask for a list of requirements at HKT. The loss of Guinness won't bother me ( bitter muck ), but the odd and occasional pissed Paddy can be a good laugh. Bring 'em on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12call Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 That Dusit Resort tip is a good one. I think it was all too hard for the travel agent to arrange. Talk to the Resort man and ask for a list of requirements at HKT. The loss of Guinness won't bother me ( bitter muck ), but the odd and occasional pissed Paddy can be a good laugh. Bring 'em on. 5555555555555 I'm off to the Doc to get these side stitches looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I think that someone was trying to get extra money from your friends. Its a pity they had to use a travel agent. I bet they have really well riped off by now. Better to come here and organise everything yourself,not very difficult and at a fraction of the price. I am Irish,3 years in LOS,married but not legally as I am still awaiting divorce and I am in no hurry.If u need any info.contact me direct.I am living in the North of Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I bet they have really well riped off by now. I left an apple by the window in the sun, it's well riped off now also... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Ripped ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Ripped ok Sorry ... bit bored today.... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Ripped ok He's Irish. It isn't his fault directly. It is a cultural thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12call Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Ripped ok He's Irish. It isn't his fault directly. It is a cultural thingy. 5555555555555 I'm off to the Doc to get these side stitches looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizz Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Ripped ok Sorry ... bit bored today.... totster Your starting to sound like Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Ripped ok Sorry ... bit bored today.... totster Your starting to sound like Harry Oh Nooooo....!! totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizz Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Ripped ok Sorry ... bit bored today.... totster Your starting to sound like Harry Oh Nooooo....!! totster Only pulling your leg Totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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