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A wedding celebration and a registered marriage are not the same thing. I’m Attorney Nok, and I often suggest checking the documents before booking a district-office appointment rather than discovering a missing certification at the counter.
Imagine Daniel, from the UK, and Mali, his Thai partner, planning to register their marriage before moving house. Daniel has his passport but has not completed the required authentication for his proof of marital status. They may have to return another day after sorting out the paperwork.
Ask the district office where you intend to register which documents, translations and certifications it currently accepts. Prepare the Thai partner’s identification, the foreign partner’s passport and evidence of marital status; if either person was previously married, ask what proof of its end is required. Compare names and spellings across the documents.
Keep the marriage registration documents afterwards. If you plan to use them for immigration or overseas formalities, check the receiving authority’s translation and legalization requirements. Marriage alone does not automatically grant permission to stay or work in Thailand.
Source: Thailand.go.th: Marriage registration with a foreign national ↗