Do I have to register my UK Decree Absolute at the Khet Bangrak?

[JackScarlett]

I was married at Bangrak Khet Bangkok to a Thai Lady National.  I have recently been granted a Decree Absolute in the UK.

The Decree has been legalized by the UK FCO,  verified by the Royal Embassy London and together with a Thai translation legalized by the MOFA Chaeng Wattana Bangkok.

I am now informed that I should/must register the divorce with the amphur at which I was married.

 

Has anyone direct knowledge as to whether this is correct.  I have no immediate plans to re-marry. 

 

As per usual the Consulate in Bangkok is totally useless.

 

Thanks in advance

[JackScarlett]

Apologies I should have said Royal Thai Embassy London.

[Preacher]

It is best to register the divorce in Thailand as well, as otherwise peole can presume you are still married.

 

Registration of a divorce can be made at any Thai amphur.

 

I don't know about the procedure of registering a divorce from abroad. In some cases a Thai consulate acts as an amphur, so maybe you could even register the divorce there.

 

Otherwise contact the Thai department of consular affairs in Bangkok. They seem very helpful.

www.consular.go.th