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iLOVEcrumpets Apprentice Member

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Hello,

Not finding too much info here on foreign couples getting married in Thailand WITHOUT a translator. We called Bang Rak only to be told "Agh, no speak English!", very disappointing start as that was the one place we kept hearing about. :ermm:

Anyone have any experience with this?

Which amphur speaks English? Is there a list somewhere? :)

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its not the so much getting married at the register office .......all your particulars have to be translated into thai & passed on to many offices for confirmation before you can marry at the register office. It is not expensive to buy a full package at a translation office.........Try any of them around the british embassy bangkok for a price, an english couple i know did it that way a few years ago......Good Luck

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The requirement is that you can understand the written statement (in Thai) you are going to sign so they ask you bring someone you trust to advise you - it does not have to be an official translator.

As said have the translation service, which is required for MFA paperwork, do the whole deal.

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I can understand the part about understanding what is written before you sign it. However I keep seeing packages for 12,000-15,000 baht. No way, too expensive for what is essentially less than 5 minutes work. Seriously, are there no offices with staff who speak English? It's not like we plan to live in Thailand forever so if any of the vows apply to Thai law then we'd disregard them. One would think signing a piece of paper to be married would be easy! We're doing it here so the visa process will be easier and then having ceremonies outside of Thailand. We're on a tight budget here and time isn't on our side. Laksi spoke very limited English, surely they would agree to do it without a translator? Our friend (foreign, doesn't speak much Thai) will be there to witness it. Maybe he can fake it...

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You need an affirmation to get married in a foreign country from your embassy.

This must be translated to Thai and the translation must be confirmed by MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Then you can go to any amphur office and get the marriage registered.

You need to bring two Thai witnesses.

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<br />You need an affirmation to get married in a foreign country from your embassy.<br />This must be translated to Thai and the translation must be confirmed by MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).<br /><br />Then you can go to any amphur office and get the marriage registered.<br />You need to bring two Thai witnesses.<br />
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We have done the embassy affidavits, the translations, and gotten it all authenticated. We just need to go to the amphur and register the marriage. Sorry I didn't clarify that for you all.

2 Thai witnesses? We don't know anyone! I heard you don't really need to bring anyone as the staff or others at the place can suffice. And why would they need to be Thai? Our friend is coming because we've known him for years and it will help our visa process later.

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Gippy Silver Member

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Bangrak is the place that is always suggested for foreigners getting married in Thailand. When you called them maybe you just got a receptionist who doesn't speak English? Have you actually gone to the Bangrak amphur and asked there?

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Ah gippy, very smart! :D In all this hoopla we hadn't thought of that. Haha. Makes sense.

We went to Laksi in person and the boss lady speaks some English. My other half and I are discussing whether to go to Laksi or Bangrak. If not one then surely the other and we will post the results for inquiring minds.

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Ah gippy, very smart! :D In all this hoopla we hadn't thought of that. Haha. Makes sense.

We went to Laksi in person and the boss lady speaks some English. My other half and I are discussing whether to go to Laksi or Bangrak. If not one then surely the other and we will post the results for inquiring minds.

We got married at Laksi almost 4 years ago, if it's the same boss lady she acted as translator for me in exchange for a small 'donation' rolleyes.gif

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<br />
<br />Ah gippy, very smart! <img src='http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> In all this hoopla we hadn't thought of that. Haha. Makes sense.<br /><br />We went to Laksi in person and the boss lady speaks some English. My other half and I are discussing whether to go to Laksi or Bangrak. If not one then surely the other and we will post the results for inquiring minds.<br />
<br /><br />We got married at Laksi almost 4 years ago, if it's the same boss lady she acted as translator for me in exchange for a small 'donation' <img src="http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" /><br />
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Um, how small? 200 baht small or 12,000 baht small? And did it go well?

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Um, how small? 200 baht small or 12,000 baht small? And did it go well?

I think it was around the 500 baht range but no price was given, the wife is a bit generous in these situations as this is the same office that deals with our taxes rolleyes.gif

Everything went fine, I don't suppose they get as many foreigners there as Bangrak but as they are just across the road from the MFA they must get their fair share of marriages involving foreigners.

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<br />Um, how small? 200 baht small or 12,000 baht small? And did it go well?<br />
<br /><br /><br />I think it was around the 500 baht range but no price was given, the wife is a bit generous in these situations as this is the same office that deals with our taxes <img src="http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif" /><br /><br />Everything went fine, I don't suppose they get as many foreigners there as Bangrak but as they are just across the road from the MFA they must get their fair share of marriages involving foreigners.<br /><br /><br />
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Ah I have excellent news everybody! Gippy was right, the person on the phone didn't understand us. Bangrak it is as they do loads of foreigners.

I just found out Bangrak means "village of love!" Cute right?

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embassy certification: ask your embassy

translation of document: around 400 baht

legalisation by Thai foreign ministry 800 baht

getting marreid at the amphur: free, but copy of entry into wedding register would be around 50 baht, plus you might need to pay 2 witnesses.

Next you both might want to register the marriage with your own country/embassy, which will also cost.

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Just FWIW; more people than you can shake a proverbial stick at get married at Bang-Rak (บางรัก). Most every foreigner I know married to a thai in Bangkok has been married there. They're even open extended hours on Valentine's Day as they are swamped with people wanting to marry on that day!

However, most everyone I've run across here gets divorced out at Bang-Jak (บางจาก).

Might be handy to know for future reference, I dunno really. ..

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Divorce for most people is just signing of the paperwork as they have already decided on conditions.

Will add that I did not use BangRak and it is even more popular with Thai for the name (for foreigners for the location).

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<br />You need an affirmation to get married in a foreign country from your embassy.<br />This must be translated to Thai and the translation must be confirmed by MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).<br /><br />Then you can go to any amphur office and get the marriage registered.<br />You need to bring two Thai witnesses.<br />
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We have done the embassy affidavits, the translations, and gotten it all authenticated. We just need to go to the amphur and register the marriage. Sorry I didn't clarify that for you all.

2 Thai witnesses? We don't know anyone! I heard you don't really need to bring anyone as the staff or others at the place can suffice. And why would they need to be Thai? Our friend is coming because we've known him for years and it will help our visa process later.

What Visa process are you on about?

I used the Amphur at Bangsue, very friendly, but I had two thai witnesses, friends of the family, but they were never asked anything at all.

If you are staying at a Hotel, why not ask the staff there, would be easier.

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