Pregnancy Procedures In Thailand

[Gazza1234]

Hi all, my Thai girlfriend became pregnant on my last visit to Thailand during mid March 2010 , I've been back home since 01 April 2010. We found out she was pregnant shortly after my return. We have talked on the phone and agreed we both want to have the baby and have plans to marry.

She wants me to return in 3 weeks time because she says she doesn't want to go to hospital on her own. However it's going to be very difficult for me to go back there this soon because of work commitments. I've told her she should go with her mum to ensure that her health is good and there are no foreseeable problems (with the pregnancy).

How ever she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Can anyone tell me what happens when you go to hospital for the first time ? Is it just that she wants to go there with me (which is understandable) or is there paperwork and some process that I (we) have to go through? Is there some kind of legal formalities to be completed?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[eurasianthai]

However she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Well...

[wonder6281]

However she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Well...

The one thing different I have found is that the price is much cheaper if no rich Farang is around. My lady has been to the hospital twice now without me and once with me. I makes no difference really. But I am sure your g/f will feel much better if you can attend too.

I am flying back next month so I will be there for the 7 month visit. Also flying back for 3 months when the baby is born. Might tell her that you will be coming asap and that you can both go to the hospital, but for now it is important that she goes for the early check-up. What hospital do you have in mind?

[eurasianthai]

Getting a girl pregnant while visiting a foreign country and wondering what to do.

Well, wondering about what the Thai hospitals will think is the least of your concern...

[givenall]

However she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Well...

Ok I have heard it all. Just to make sure you do DNA test. It is also needed if you wan to apply a passport for your country for the child

[Mario2008]

Moved to the family section, as more apropriate.

Congratulations to the OP.

[eurasianthai]

Congratulations to the OP.

Well, it is not like he had to work for it...

Edited May 3, 2010 by eurasianthai

[Gazza1234]

I am flying back next month so I will be there for the 7 month visit. Also flying back for 3 months when the baby is born. Might tell her that you will be coming asap and that you can both go to the hospital, but for now it is important that she goes for the early check-up. What hospital do you have in mind?

She is staying back at home now with her mum in Udon Thani, so don't really know the hospitals up there.

The plan is for her to return to BKK when I fly back and go to a hospital in BKK together.

I agree that it would be best for her to get an early check up too, but she seems very reluctant to go without me. I will try to encourage her to do this though. When I go to the hospital will I have to sign legal papers or register as babys father?

Sorry for duplicate posting, am new to this, if moderator can remove that would be great. Thanks

[GuestHouse]

You'll have to wait for the child to be born to be able to perform a paternity test, but other than that the 'Pregnancy Procedures' should be much like any other pregnancy under similar circumstances.

[Sisaketmike]

However she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Well...

How ever she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Well,there's something called DNA test. I've seen monkeys flying in this country. Don't get me wrong, make sure that it's really your baby.

There's no difference between a pregnant Thai and a pregnant foreigner. Good luck.

[MikeyIdea]

There are no legal arrangements that have to be cleared when the expecting mother goes for the first time, or the fifth time either for that matter. BUT, as a westerner posted about in this forum not that long ago, the hospital the mother in that case went to refused to put the fathers name down as father as he was a westerner and not present, and that ended up with that the hospital pushed the mother to put in someone elses name instead, which she accepted to do because she didn't know what to do. Now that in turn resulted in that the mother got someone else's name as father on the birth certificate - because amphur refused to inform her that the fathers name can be left blank, that she is in her full right to name the father also if he is not present (if she has his identification (passport) in original to show) and that she is in her full right also to wait and take the 1000 bath penalty for being late if she doesn't have e.g. the fathers original passport. This now have to go to court and will cost a considerable amount to correct

No, the father doesn't have to be present. Perhaps it is just insecurity, perhaps it is just that the mother is shy because of the perception a farang father automatically brings to her. For a young first-timer, all those reasons would be very good reasons. Support her and do encourage her to bring her mother, her mother will be good support for her.

The story above about being forced to name another father in the birth certificate is true, it all happened because the baby decided to pop out early and the father didn't get here in time. And the mother had no one to support her except the grand mother and neither of them knew what to do. Make sure that you have tought the mother the rules in regards to this before you leave the country.

Congratulations

[taxin]

However she says she must wait for me because it's not the same when Thai is pregnant with a farrang? What does this mean?

Well...

Ok I have heard it all. Just to make sure you do DNA test. It is also needed if you wan to apply a passport for your country for the child

Not all countries. I got a UK passport for my daughter and no DNA test was required.

As for your GF wanting you to be there, there is probably no actual reason that you need to be there, apart from the fact she would like some support. She probably said "You need to be here coz not same for farang" simply because she couldnt think of anything else to say. Why does she need to give a reason for you to be there, you getting her knocked up is a reason in itself.

My advice, is do the DNA test if you met this girl during a "visit". If she gets upset about you not trusting her when you ask this, just tell her the above, that it has to be done to get a passport in your country.