thai marriage

  • Alimony

    In Thai family law, alimony refers to financial support that one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after divorce under Section 1526 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. It is awarded when the receiving spouse lacks sufficient means for self-support and considers factors such as income disparity, marital duration, and contributions during the marriage (click 'alimony' to read more).

  • Are there any risk for my assets after a Thai marriage?

    When I marry in Thailand to a Thai national. so under Thai law, does my marriage has consequences for any property I own? Thanks

  • Can I marry a Thai girl who has a running Partner visa with an Australian citizen from 5 years but they are now separated

    Hello, I am a French Citizen. I have met my Thai girlfriend about 1 year ago and we want to marry soon. Recently she told me the she has a permanent Partner visa with an Australian citizen 5 years ago but they never got married. She does not like this guy anymore but she does not want to have any contact with him anymore. Can we marry in Thailand whereas this Partner visa is still active OR not? Will this Partner visa cause a problem for Thai authorities or for the Frenchembassy, and will it prevent the marriage to happen? Thanks

  • Can I own a property in Thailand after marriage?

    I am looking for an answer to a question I have regarding ownership of a property in Thailand. At the moment my Thai fiancé and I have a house in Issan in her name, however when we get married, is it possible as her spouse to own another property and have the house in my name and the land in hers?

  • Prenuptial Agreement in Thailand Before Marriage

    Marriage laws
    benefits of a prenuptial agreement

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    Thai prenuptial agreement (antenuptial), a pre-marriage contract under Civil and Commercial Code sections 1465–1469. It can classify each party’s assets/debts, set management and consent rules for marital property, and attach schedules for transparency. Clauses must not violate law or good morals, and you cannot impose foreign law on Thai-situated assets. For validity it must be made before marriage and entered in the Marriage Register at the time of marriage (Section 1466).

    By Robert M. Spelde, LL.M.

    this is a prenuptial template agreement in Thai and English languageContract Download

  • Registration of a Thai Marriage

    Thai marriage certificate issued by a district office in Thailand
    Marriage Certificate

    Thai Family Law
    civil marriage in Thailand

    Updated , minor revisions reflecting the Marriage Equality Act changes.

    Gender-neutral interpretation: References in this article to “husband and wife” or “man and woman” should be read as “spouses” or “persons”. This reflects the Marriage Equality Act (effective January 2025), which applies equally to all married couples.

    Marriage in Thailand is governed by the Civil and Commercial Code book 5, sections 1435 to 1535. A marriage (section 1457) can take place only if the man and woman two persons (who are at least 17 18 years old (with parental consent required if under 20)) agree to take each other as husband and wife spouse, and such agreement must be declared publicly before the Registrar in order to have it recorded by the Registrar. Marriage in Thailand is created and completed on formal registration and inclusion in the government's marriage register.

  • Thai Divorce Law and Legal Grounds

    Thai divorce certificate sample issued in Thailand
    Divorce Certificate

    Thai Divorce Law:
    Legal Grounds and Termination of Marriage

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    Divorce in Thailand is governed by the Civil and Commercial Code and may occur either by mutual consent or by court judgment (section 1514). This article outlines the legal grounds for divorce, how the process works for Thai and foreign spouses, and what the law specifically states. Whether you're considering divorce or just seeking to understand your rights, this guide explains the essentials of Thai divorce law. Divorce in Thailand is the formal legal process that ends a marriage.