American To Marry Tgf

[thepainter]

I am coming back for a ten day window to marry my fiancee in Bangkok. Could somebody please give me advice on the procedure. I have researched this subject but I'm a bit still confused as to the order of the process. The US embassy site states I need to get an affidavit form and fill it out,translate it then take to Legalization Division. Then off to the Amphur. Is the Amphur the place we actually get married??? I need to do all this without things going wrong( something missing,papers not right,who knows???) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. PLEASE! In case it should go off topic, my situation here will go smoother with a spousal visa not fiancee. Thanks for any help!

[Lambastard]

Never rush any marriage.

[thepainter]

I was hoping this wouldn't get off topic...I'm looking for info on what I will need etc. I'm not rushing anything...I have known her for 2 years...work is the problem as well as filing the long list of papers for the nazi regime over hear....

[Richard W]

What documents are actually required for the marriage are 'at the discretion of the registrar'. Get your fiancée to check it out at the 'amphoe' of your choice. (They aren't actually amphoes in Bangkok - they are 'district registration offices' - 'samnak tabian' in Bangkok.)

If she does not, or you are of a nervous disposition, you may prefer to entrust the arrangements to one of the translation agencies at the junction of Phloen Chit and Witthayu (i.e. Wireless) Road. We used the 'Interlanguage Translation Center' - my wife-to-be was persuaded to use them while I was swearing out the affadavit at the British Consulate. I swore the affidavit on Monday, and we were married on Friday (at Phrakanong District Registration Office out on Sukhumvit Road).

[Lambastard]

Ain't love grand!

I did this years ago and honestly there is a lot of running around.

To answer your question, you get married in your wife's home perferably, but can register the marriage at any amphur office in the country. It's the steps leading up to the blessed event which propose a challenge.

Namely, a monk must pick the most auspicious date for the ceremony? Have you considered the ramifications of a ten-day window when the hands of fate are involved?

By the way did you agree to pay your sin saat? This is the traditional dowry given to the wife's family.

Have you purchased two decent wedding dresses for your fiancee?

Have you saved up more money for the ceremony and afterparty? On this, you will get some money back as the more people you invite the more will give you money, which is a gift to you and your lovely new wife.

Now, it is possible to suffer through the legalities in under a two-week period, and you will feel rushed. There's time when you'll have to drop off papers for tranlation and be told to come back the next day. It's all part of the process. It will be far less enjoyable time than when you first met her and it's all down hill from here. And it will be HOT! And you will be neglecting several customs and tradtitions which are, IMHO, a very important part of the process.

I've google up this site for you:

http://www.northernthailand.com/romancing/regulations.html. It's rather informative.

If you're planning to do this during Songkran, Buddha help you.

Also, if you're planning on marrying her and bringing her back all in the same trip... well, then you are rushing it, Sir, and in for a very sharp learning curve. Welcome to the family!

Plan a time to come back and get her. How's her English? You'll need a baby sitter while you go to work. What no Thai TV? Hmmmm.... so much you're going to need to learn together. Should be interesting.

Honestly, I don't mean to sound negative; and I know that whatever I say will bounce off in the name of love. So good luck...

[lopburi3]

What you read on the US Embassy web site is the deal. All are required to have this document/translated/registered prior to marriage of any foreigner. Time should be between one and three days if during workweek.

1. If you have been married bring divorce paperwork. Obtain names/address of several character references in your home country. Believe need basis bio data for your parents but perhaps only address. Work and income information (paperwork not required).

2. Visit ASC (morning) at the old US Embassy building (across street from current Embassy) and obtain single page form to fill out with the above information, pay notary fee (believe about $35) and have notarized.

3. Take this paper to a translation service to be translated into Thai. You can also have them register it or do yourself. This will probably cost a few thousand baht and you get back paper with a registry number.

4. Go to a District Office to register your marriage. Bang Rak is a good place in Bangkok and it means "love" and is considered lucky to be married there. They also have full English ability - if done elsewhere you will probably need to have a non official translator come with you to keep everyone happy as you must sign Thai only document.

5. Go back to translation office with marriage certificate and have it translated into English and registered (this done at MFA). I would have several copies made as this is your official international accepted marriage paperwork and may be required for pension/immigration etc.

[thepainter]

Lambastard, I can appreciate dark humor....but it won't be "all down hill". I just have to jump through some hoops. Thanks for the link. We are by passing all the tradition on this trip and will make up for it at a later date. Lopburi3, thanks, it's what I was looking for. I appreciate the time it takes to respond...this is a great site and has helped me to ease the "pain". I will be in Bangkok soon and look forward to getting "faranged" along the way...thanks again all...wish me luck!

[TizMe]

When I married my ex-wife she had hair that hung to her ass and tits that stuck straight out!!

Now her tits hang to her ass and her hair sticks straight out!!!!

My new wife and I have the secret to making a marriage last:

1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little wine, some good food and companionship.

She goes Tuesday's, I go Friday's.

2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in Ontario and mine is in B.C.

3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen.

5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster, and electric bread maker. Then she said, "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.

7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was, she told me, "In the lake."

8. She got a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!"

10. Remember....Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.

11. Statistically, 100% of all divorces start with marriage.

12. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always.

13. I haven't spoken to my wife for 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.

14. The last fight was my fault. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?"...I said, 'Dust!"

15. In the beginning, God created earth and rested. Then God created man and rested. Then God created woman... since then, neither God nor man has rested.

[chonabot]

Tiz there is a distinct chance of this thread wandering off topic....

[thepainter]

Wow.I reckon things didn't work out