Divorce in Thailand

What if love has died out?

Unfortunately, not everything in life always goes according to plan. What is the most wonderful thing in the world today can unfortunately become a burden tomorrow. A blossoming love can turn into a cold relationship. Often, many years pass, wrong decisions are made, or communication no longer works as hoped, and once broken, it's difficult to repair.

The emotionality of a divorce in Thailand is a rollercoaster of emotions. The once shared path becomes a painful crossroads where hope for forgiveness meets the loss of familiarity. Between the longing for the past and the urge for freedom, there are often grief, doubt, and fear of the unknown. Every step toward separation brings with it a feeling of disintegration. This applies to mixed-cultural marriages as much as to relationships between compatriots. If this has happened to you and you are certain it's time for a change, we are a strong partner at your side, even in difficult times.

In Thailand, there is a complex web of legal and cultural aspects that influence divorce. Traditional marriage is considered sacred in Thailand, but the increasing number of divorces reflects changes in social norms and lifestyles.

Thai divorce law is based on two main types: mutual consent divorce and court divorce. A mutual consent divorce in Thailand requires the consent of both spouses and can be obtained through a somewhat simplified procedure as long as no contentious issues arise. In contrast, a court divorce requires the filing of an application with a court and can be more complex, especially when it comes to issues of property, child custody, or financial matters.

Thai law recognizes various grounds for divorce, including infidelity, physical or emotional abuse, addiction problems, or even prolonged separation. Although the country is strongly influenced by Buddhist values, these do not always play a dominant role in legal matters, although they often play a role in resolving conflicts within families.

Property issues are often a significant issue in Thai divorces. According to the law, property acquired during the marriage generally becomes joint property of both partners unless there are clear agreements to the contrary. This can lead to complex discussions about the division of assets.

Divorce in Thailand is a mix of legal processes and evolving cultural norms. The rising number of divorces reflects the changes society is facing, while simultaneously facing challenges arising between traditional values and modern realities.

We will be happy to advise and support you Swiss Helping Point and your request to get a divorce here in Thailand.

In most cases, however, this is only possible if the marriage between a Swiss citizen and a Thai citizen was also concluded and registered here in Thailand.

If the marriage was concluded in Switzerland, you can only get a divorce here in Thailand if the marriage was also registered with the Thai authorities at the time.

A further requirement is that both parties agree to the divorce in Thailand or to the agreed settlement amount for the woman, and that a divorce agreement is drawn up in two languages.

If the marriage has resulted in children, future custody and the corresponding maintenance payments must also be agreed upon in advance. The divorce documents must then be translated into German and submitted to the Swiss embassy.

Our service package includes:

• The entire administrative preparation and scheduling
• Divorce Convention in two languages (German / Thai)
• The official divorce with the associated documents
• Translation costs for all documents

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.