I am planning to marry my girlfreind who is Thai and she is 19 year old. I have read that because she is under 20 that you must pay 94,000 Baht to register the marriage. Does anybody have any knowledge in this Area.

nonsence you need both the parents signatue to marry legally dont get scammed before you eventually do get scammed run run run!!!!!!

Marriage registration is free in Thailand. As pointed out, given the age you would need to have the approval of her parents.

Gee, if that is the case, and it is true, just wait under a year and get married. She's pretty young and if you give it more time, you will get to see the "real" her.

Good Luck

He has already seen the real her. She is a heister.RUIN BUDDY RUIN!

- Most Thais (like many western people) are still immature at 19, and far too young for the responsibilities of marriage let alone have the wisdom of how to make a marriage successful.

- As already mentioned several times there is no 94,000Baht fee or any fee because she is 19.

- Beware the negative comments that will flood in on this board about being scammed by her parents are realatives; be aware that in Thailand there is a dowry process (called sin-sod), it's part of Thai culture for centuries and it's not going to change because some westerners don't like it.

- Also be aware that many families see EVERY farang as rich. You can explain forever that your not rich (if that's the case) but you can be guaranteed that they will not believe you. If asked "Why do you believe all westerners are wealthy?", many will eventually say "Because the government of your country is rich and they give a lot of money to everybody".

- Sharing is part of Thai social behavior and more especially if it's an upcountry family. They expect a share of the 'wealth' their daughter will get by marrying you.

I wonder how they came up with that number 94,000?

Down payment for the new Isuzu?

Figure outstanding at local shark fin establishment?

Final payment on the land?

University entrance fees?

I tried to figure it out 5 people x 19 = 95 nope

1994 her birth nope

Boggles the mind.

how old is the op?

Please be aware that you “only” need her parents’ signature. There’s no fee to pay, 94,000 sounds already pretty much ridiculous to keep your fingers away from that girl. You never mentioned how old you are? Let’s say you’re a little bit older...why don’t you look for another one? I understand: “because she’s so beautiful, right? Never forget, you’ll marry her family too….Good luck, Chuck.

2 new motorbikes @ 47000...

only pay the money if she has a golden triangle

the money is nonsense, nice to see you doing due dilligence before marrying.... one should be carefull when marrying any child, not only a thai.

See the girl off to the most prestigious University possible either here or abroad (Harvard, Cambridge, MIT, caliber). After she finishes her schooling with honors, she will be old enough to marry without parental consent. With this education she may be able to enter the work force receiving good monetary reward. At that time approach her again for marriage and she will have additional info to pass on regarding payments and if they are even required. Good luck

The OP stated this:

I have read that because she is under 20 that you must pay 94,000 Baht to register the marriage.

There is no suggestion anywhere that his girlfriend is asking for the money. Some people seem to read what they want to read.

Hey all, the OP is 60 yrs old. Check his profile.

This must be his first trip to LOS and maybe his first (you know what).

We know this will never work...

Can we ask, where did you read it? Who told you about it - or pointed it out?

Scorecard - if you know any Thais that are married, ask them if they paid SinSot - you may be surprised just how currrent and popular a cultural idea this is - other than when a westerned comes into the picture or its a couiple of hi-so families showing off.

Hey all, the OP is 60 yrs old. Check his profile.

This must be his first trip to LOS and maybe his first (you know what).

We know this will never work...

60 years...marrying (or wants to marry) 19 year old...

Troll?

46 posts since 2004. You'd think, if he's been involved with Thailand and Thaivisa that long he'd know by now.

very sad state of affairs.

60 years old and marrying a 19 year old... lucky begga.. i mean, no, that's wrong.

I dunno, I found a picture of the happy couple, seems innocent enuf:

very sad state of affairs.

You are not jealous now, are you? Yes I know you are not approaching 60 yet.

If he was sixty in 2004 then he is 65 now. Maybe he wants to spend his retirement with a 19 year old on his arm Now't wrong with that

Just don't plan for a long retirement. It could be very short indeed if he has Life Insurance.

Slow down and live longer, Or go out all guns blazing Up to You

If I married someone 41 years younger than myself, she would be minus 2 .

Anyway, wrong of us to judge, if the celebraties can do it whats wrong with one of thailands expats doing it.

I dunno, I found a picture of the happy couple, seems innocent enuf:

This is not fair! OP did not mention how many camels should be in the sinsod.

If he was sixty in 2004 then he is 65 now. Maybe he wants to spend his retirement with a 19 year old on his arm Now't wrong with that

Just don't plan for a long retirement. It could be very short indeed if he has Life Insurance.

Slow down and live longer, Or go out all guns blazing Up to You

I think you will find that counter goes up as the years go by. To have a age displayed you need to enter your DOB into the system and then it amends your age as you age.

TV has all the technology.

If you take close notice, you will notice certain female administrators of the forum actually get younger each year

I dunno, I found a picture of the happy couple, seems innocent enuf:

You Never fail to find em. I for one hope you Neverdie

I dunno, I found a picture of the happy couple, seems innocent enuf:

This is not fair! OP did not mention how many camels should be in the sinsod.

enuf, we are being very childish.....funny but childish. GOODNIGHT!

Nowt like a randy old man eh.

Neverdie, i dont think there are even that many celebs with THAT big an age gap!