I married my Thai wife abroad. Will our foreign marriage be recognized in Thailand? Or do we need to go to the district office or Amphur in Thailand to remarry under Thai law?

A marriage contracted abroad between Thai nationals or between a Thai national and a foreign national can be legally recognized under Thai law or the law of the country where the marriage takes place. A marriage contracted abroad does not require re-registration in Thailand. However, the Thai national must report and update their marital status. This requires a visit to the Thai embassy at their place of residence to have the marriage certificate authenticated. Upon returning to Thailand, the Thai national must visit the district office in their hometown to update their marital status and obtain document Kor Ror 22. This document serves as proof of the legally valid marriage.

Further questions and answers can be found on the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of this website.

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