benthesheep24 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hi, I'm wondering about the age at which one can marry legally in Thailand. I know that the age at which one can marry is 17, but is this with parental consent? Do the parents have to be present, if so? I'm wondering about the scenario for two 18 year olds to marry in Thailand. If one is foreign, and one is a Thai national, what would be required? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) This topic might help http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921884-can-a-70-year-old-marry-a-17-year-old-famous-lawyer-gives-his-verdict-on-facebook/ Parental consent is always good and one also needs to negotiate the dowry. A friends son (17) got married to a girl 18 (who he got pregnant) and they got married (both with parental consent) However this was a "village" wedding, not one were you sign at the Amphur. Edit: One thing that will be required of the Foreign National is a confirmation from the Embassy that he is single and this document needs to be translated into Thai and then legalized at the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in BKK. Edited June 7, 2016 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) The Amphoe requires if either party is under 20 years, the parents' presence or written permission (Thai translation is necessary if not in Thai). Once married both of you will not be minors, if under 20. Didn't you say you'll be leaving this country? You worked it all out? Edited June 7, 2016 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthesheep24 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 The Amphoe requires if either party is under 20 years, the parents' presence or written permission (Thai translation is necessary if not in Thai). Did you say you'll be leaving this country? You worked it all out? Yes, I'm going to be leaving soon. It all worked out, as they are no longer going to pursue court action. However, the condition is that I leave Thailand at least for a while. This topic, I was wondering what would be needed for the future, as there is a better, more viable, plan then. Thank you for your help with both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Well that's at least some positive development. Good luck! Edited June 7, 2016 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 You'll need a document called certificate of nubility from your home country that you're not married, which has to be translated into Thai. You'll have to go to the Amphur ( district office) with two witnesses ( her dad and uncle would be great) and get this document which will have to be translated into the language of your country for your embassy. What's required? You usually have to pay "Sinn Sot" to her parents, a marriage Buddhist style including monks will have to be organized as well. Sinn Sot depends on the wealth of the family, but is usually returned to you. That includes some good money, gold, etc.... But if i were you, I'd just live a little bit longer with the girl/ woman to find out how she really is, before even thinking about marriage. Love is a crazy thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Is the foreigner under the age of majority (as defined by their home country)? If so, their embassy in Thailand might not issue an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry without parental consent. Edited June 7, 2016 by blackcab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 This topic might help http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/921884-can-a-70-year-old-marry-a-17-year-old-famous-lawyer-gives-his-verdict-on-facebook/ Parental consent is always good and one also needs to negotiate the dowry. A friends son (17) got married to a girl 18 (who he got pregnant) and they got married (both with parental consent) However this was a "village" wedding, not one were you sign at the Amphur. Edit: One thing that will be required of the Foreign National is a confirmation from the Embassy that he is single and this document needs to be translated into Thai and then legalized at the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in BKK. I didn't need any thing from the embassy to say I was single, but they required me to produce a confirmation of a divorce from a previous marriage, In Australia. This does seem a bit meaningless to me as I could have married again since the previous divorce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexlm Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I'm waiting my 19 old girlfriend to turn 20 to marry her officially (at the specific office, to sign the papers). No dowry which is just a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Watcher Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 No one should be allowed to get married until they are 25... Saves a divorce at 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 No one should be allowed to get married until they are 25... Saves a divorce at 30. Where's the plot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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