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Divorce in Thailand Document Checklist
Complete document checklist for both administrative (Amphur) and contested divorce proceedings in Thailand.
Document Checklist
Marriage certificate (original)
Thai marriage certificate or foreign certificate with certified Thai translation
Passports of both spouses
Original passports with valid visas for foreign spouses
Thai ID cards (if applicable)
For Thai national spouse
Divorce agreement (for administrative divorce)
Written agreement on property division, child custody, and support
Two witnesses
Two adult witnesses must be present at the Amphur for administrative divorce
Children's birth certificates
If children are involved — needed for custody arrangements
Property documents
Title deeds, vehicle registrations, bank statements for property division
Prenuptial agreement (if any)
Registered prenuptial agreement affects property division
Income documentation
Pay slips, tax returns — needed if child support/alimony is contested
Embassy letter (for foreign spouses)
Some Amphurs require a letter from the foreign spouse's embassy
Court filing documents (for contested divorce)
Complaint, evidence, and supporting documents prepared by a lawyer
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Attempting administrative divorce without mutual agreement — both parties must consent and appear together.
Not registering the divorce at the Amphur — a divorce agreement alone is not legally binding.
Forgetting to address child custody in the divorce agreement — this must be explicitly agreed upon.
Not getting foreign marriage certificates translated and legalized — Thai Amphurs require Thai translations.
Assuming foreign divorce decrees are automatically recognized in Thailand — they must be registered.
Helpful Tips
Administrative divorce at the Amphur is cheapest and fastest (same day if documents are ready).
Always have a lawyer draft the divorce agreement even for an amicable split — protects both parties.
For contested divorce, budget 6-12 months for court proceedings and THB 50,000-200,000 in legal fees.
Register the divorce at the same Amphur where the marriage was registered if possible.
Address all assets including overseas property and bank accounts in the agreement.
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