How easy is it to get married in Thailand?

How much does it cost and how long does it take to do all the official documentation in Bangkok? And does it have to be in Bangkok or can it be done in Krabi?How easy is it to get married in Thailand?
It really depends on what nationality both of you are. I believe at least one of you are not Thai so for any foreigner you must go to your embassy in Bangkok and follow the procedures they will provide for you. Below is an example from the US embassy.





Marriage in Thailand





A legal marriage in Thailand consists of both parties registering their marriage in person with the local Thai Amphur (Civil Registry Office). The United States does recognize the validity of such a marriage. For American citizens marrying either Thai citizens or another American citizen, the procedure is the same. For Americans marrying a third-country national, their prospective spouse must also follow a similar procedure with their own embassy.





Procedure





1. Complete an affidavit at the U.S. Embassy. The affidavit form, available in our office or you may download a copy of the form here, includes all of the information required by relevant Thai law. The form must be completed and notarized at the Embassy. The notarial fee is $30. To make an appointment for a notarial, please click here.





2. Have the notarized affidavit translated. Click here for a list of translators in the Bangkok area.





3. Take the affidavit and translation to:





Legalization Division


Department of Consular Affairs


Ministry of Foreign Affairs


3rd Floor, 123 Chaeng Wattana Road


Tung Song Hong, Laksi District, Bangkok


Tel:(02) 575-1057-8, Fax:(02) 575-1054





4. Take the affidavit and supporting documents to a local Amphur and register yourselves as married. The Amphur will also require the following documents:





Your American passport;


Identification for the other party, such as a Thai citizen's identification card;


If either party is under the age of twenty, written permission from the parents (with Thai translation);


If either you or your fiance have been previously married the Amphur will want to see proof that prior marriages have been terminated; either divorce or death certificates. These documents, if available, should be translated into Thai prior to presentation at the Amphur.





Yes you can register the marriage in Krabi or any Amphur in Thailand.


The cost will depend on each situation but figure for each foreigner about 6,000 to 8,000 baht depending on what needs to be translated and how much of a fee you want to faster service.How easy is it to get married in Thailand?
If your both Thai you just go to the Amphur Office and register


(I pretty sure your not because you would already know this)





If you are a foreigner and you want a legal marriage you'll have to register with your embassy and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. (If your both foreign then you'll each have to go to your respective embassies).





Costs for registering at the Embassy, converting documents to Thai (including copies of divorce certificates for previous marriages) registering at the MFA and transportation will run about 7000 bath ($200 US) and can be done in one day (if you pay for expediting at the MFA) or two days if you don't.





Having your marriage recorded at the Amphur (District Office) is free. There is no need/requirement for a ceremony.





Make sure to make several copies of all documents and have multiple passport style pictures available.
Very easy but always a bad idea.





You have no rights as a foreigner married or not