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Thank you soooooo much Bifftastic.
Although it's not rocket science, but your advice and guidance really made me feel a lot more clear-headed on the direction I should be heading now.
And trust me, the fact that 'someone at the time of birth' doesn't equal to 'someone being there when she was conceived' really took off a HUGE load off.
However... Answer leading to another question syndrome.
- "How will the village kamnan know about my wife? Seeing that he is probably a new one...and that my wife left Lopburi at such a young age? Is that why the 'thank you gifts' are required?"
Again, any response would be deeply appreciated
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In Topic: How To: Change Legal Marriage Status In Thailand (For Thai Who Registered Mar...
2010-10-18 17:21:03
bigwilly, on 2010-10-18 16:07:22, said:
Hi Kervon.
Have you both thought about the fact that by changing your wifes status to married and to a foreigner "Alien" in the eyes of the public servants who are only happy to extort more money from your spouse if ever she has to to any business with Government departments here in Thailand, and if at any time she wishes to purchase land you have to declare all the funds came from her alone and you have no claim to it? I did go through all the same processs some years ago, we did change my Thai wifes surname to mine, biggest mistake I ever made, what do you see as the benefits to this status change for your wife, plus if you ever divorce in Singapore you will then have to go through the same process here. Lot of runing around, as I recall and in 12 years of living here in Thailand I have seen no benefit yet. Best of luck though whichever way you decide to go. Kindest regards to you both. BW.
Have you both thought about the fact that by changing your wifes status to married and to a foreigner "Alien" in the eyes of the public servants who are only happy to extort more money from your spouse if ever she has to to any business with Government departments here in Thailand, and if at any time she wishes to purchase land you have to declare all the funds came from her alone and you have no claim to it? I did go through all the same processs some years ago, we did change my Thai wifes surname to mine, biggest mistake I ever made, what do you see as the benefits to this status change for your wife, plus if you ever divorce in Singapore you will then have to go through the same process here. Lot of runing around, as I recall and in 12 years of living here in Thailand I have seen no benefit yet. Best of luck though whichever way you decide to go. Kindest regards to you both. BW.
Hi BigWilly,
Thanks for your input.
I can't deny that your words holds a big load of truth, which I personally have heard and read from friends and across many forums.
And I wouldn't say that there's any benefit that I can think off my hat at the moment with regards to the status change.
However, as I will be based in Singapore for a good couple of years, I thought that perhaps the status change 'might' improve her chance of getting whatever necessary stay permits here. (though this is only my own thinking, no facts to back it).... The last thing I need is her being deported back to Thailand while I'm being based here in Singapore.
In Topic: How To: Change Legal Marriage Status In Thailand (For Thai Who Registered Mar...
2010-10-18 13:32:13
Mario2008, on 2010-10-18 12:36:31, said:
No, only a few days. They might even have the express service back, in which you get it back in 4 hours. As Lopburi said, most translation agencies are able to take care of the Thai MFA part for you and will send it to your home.
Not sure if you both have to appear at the amphur.
Not sure if you both have to appear at the amphur.
I've just had a look at my schedule. (I fly alot to & fro SIN-BKK-SIN)
I might only have 1-2 whole days in Bangkok. Is this Legalization procedure at the MFA a definite necessity for the change of status?
I've already got my marriage cert translated & notarized, and also certified by the Thai Embassy in Singapore.
I've planned for a 4 days trip to Thailand next week, which I've planned for a trip to Lopburi to remove her name from the House Register in Lopburi to another in BKK.
Was hoping I can do the status change at the same time... Another trip to Lopburi in future is really a waste of time as her entire family have almost shifted to BKK from Lopburi.
In Topic: How To: Change Legal Marriage Status In Thailand (For Thai Who Registered Mar...
2010-10-18 12:29:18
lopburi3, on 2010-10-18 12:15:16, said:
The change of name/status is a very simple process and is normally done immediately after registration of marriage here and needs no special paperwork. But as your marriage has not be registered here that will be what is required and that requires translation of marriage certificate into Thai and having your embassy notarize a statement and then having that registered at the MFA (legalization) and then taking to District Office to enter into there records. At that time it should be a simple process to change ID card and passport to Mrs.
Translation office can assist on most of above so should not be very hard to do.
This same paperwork helps makes you eligible to obtain one year extensions of stay for marriage in Thailand.
Translation office can assist on most of above so should not be very hard to do.
This same paperwork helps makes you eligible to obtain one year extensions of stay for marriage in Thailand.
Thanks Mario for your input..
Well, Lopburi3...Thank you too. Lopburi's local amphur is where I need to head to for the process.
Well, this being said.
I guess the procedure is the same as the 'changing of name'.
Sadly, I might not have the luxury of time to stay in Bangkok for too long. Thus I'm worried about the MFA part taking up too many days.
Anyhow, thanks for the kind advice.
