Divorce in Thailand
Divorce in Thailand combines strict statutory formalities with flexible court discretion. Whether you’re a Thai national, an expatriate living here, or a foreign spouse with assets or children in Thailand, the practical outcome depends on choosing the right procedure (administrative vs. judicial), proving the required facts, and planning for how property, support, custody and cross-border enforcement will be handled. This guide explains the law, the step-by-step processes, likely timelines, typical evidentiary issues, and pragmatic tips to reduce risk. Two routes: administrative (uncontested) vs. judicial (contested) If both spouses mutually agree to divorce and their marriage is registered in Thailand’s civil registry, they can make a joint declaration at the local district office (amphoe or khet) and obtain an immediate administrative divorce. That route is fast, inexpensive and final for Thai-registered marriages, but it requires both parties’ in-person attendance or properly aut...