cost of marrying in Thailand

[@spud139]

I just stumbled across your channel and I've read a few of the comments. I met my Thai wife in 2016 while on holiday, not a bar girl she's actually a qualified accountant. We spent the first 12months with me going back to Thailand and her coming to visit me on a visit visa. Long story short in the second year we got married in Thailand and the decision was made for her to come to the UK. I'm now over £10k lighter with visa fees and NHS contributions, however my wife went through her UK citizenship ceremony in June this year and now has a UK passport. It's a long and expensive journey, however I've been very lucky with finding my wife and I trust her implicitly (unlike my previous marriage 😅). Our intention is to retire in the next 3yrs, I'll be fortunate enough at 55 to be able to retire and we are going to spend the next chapter of our lives in Thailand. I wish you all the best for your future with hopefully your Thai wife.

[@SteveandPim2023]

Yes, I suppose you have been lucky, younger than me is a bonus, I'm happy for you, previous marriage Yes I fully understand why I stuck with it for so long I don't know, but life is better now and I have Thailand to look forward to

[@andrewsanderson6036]

@@SteveandPim2023 Keep the faith & good luck, I'm actually older than you now, born Oct' 1962.

[@SteveandPim2023]

Thank you

[@jimcraiggeezer]

I have a very similar experience.. it's worth it in the long run.. all the best.

[@KenKen-jt6lh]

The problem is not you live your life. The problem is why the hell don’t you just get on with it. Why the need to tell everyone your business. I have been married to a Thai since 1998 and not once have I felt the need to Let everyone know my business

[@denniswilliams6445]

Just stumbled across your video. Was in a similar situation. Got a visit visa for my thai wife.Then applied for uk spouce visa. Got that,married Aug 2022 in uk. 5 yr spoucal visa route. Used Zoom teaching her English. Can relate to you.Good luck stick with it. Look up human rights use it in your justification. UK people have the RIGHT to live with their wife.

[@SteveandPim2023]

Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@andrewsanderson6036]

Hi Steve & Pim of course, a new subscriber here found your channel by accident, one of your videos just popped up! Enjoyed looking at several videos of yours today, it takes me back!! I'm 61 & have lived in rural Thailand full-time for 10+ years we've been married for 16 years & have an eleven year old son. Don't worry I'm not here to lecture but emphasise with you "long-distance relationships are hard, but both have to be willing" so true Steve. I remember all the naysayers joking about "how old is she 15"....."Oh a Thai bar girl.....your money's gone".....I learned not to react. The best thing like me you didn't choose a bar girl, that's a great start. We have built our home for a fraction of the price it would cost in the UK. It would however be irresponsible for me that's actually endured the same to point out certain things. I refused to build a house until I was actually in Thailand, nor to buy any motorcycles or picks ups/cars until I was there......hey I wish you luck, I look forward to following your journey.....life is great over here. Andy.

[@SteveandPim2023]

Andy, thank you for your comment. Comments like this give us hope and encouragement 🙏 all the best Steve and Pim

[@ONealMusicStudio]

It’s far easier to legally marry in Thailand than trying to register an American marriage here. I started the process back in December in order to change my retirement visa to a marriage visa so I could get work permit to work as a musician. Just got my new stamp 2 days ago. A very draconian process especially if you are trying to do it from Thailand!

[@SteveandPim2023]

Good luck, and all the best

[@cabovermike]

Cheers for the marriage info,.

[@SteveandPim2023]

I did miss a few things out but will do another video to top up this one

[@penguinman25]

Stumbled across ur channel last night in bed mate… been abit down myself because I got back from a month in Thailand on Saturday. I would do anything to live out there but some of us aren’t as lucky as others are we. 😢 I eventually want to marry a Thai girl also. Keep up the great content top man all the best to you and Pim. 😊

[@SteveandPim2023]

Thank you so much. We really appreciate it hopefully you can get there as well

[@cosximxaxfan]

It’s a long hard emotional rollercoaster ride you’ve chosen to buy a ticket on Steve… I met my now Thai wife 9 years ago when I was living in Thailand, we got married in Bangkok in 2017, we now live in the UK and it’s taken years of frustration and form filling not to mention many many pounds of hard earned graft.. if it’s what you want 100% then my advice is crack on and keep your chin up because believe me there will be times when you think is it worth it.. my wife finally got British citizenship in July and her British passport arrived today …. The road is long but I / we have finally reached the end of the road and there is no more form filling or money to spend on being together …. The journey is long and frustrating but there is an end to it…..good luck with your journey.

[@SteveandPim2023]

Thank you one of my best replies 🙏🙏🙏🫰🫰

[@24745037]

None of my business what you do, you appear to be a very nice person 👍 If i were advising my son i would say take a step back, im same age as you, been single for 25 years, now i have found true happiness in myself and being alone, not lonely. Got absolutely fleeced and lost everything 25 years ago. hope you find happiness whatsoever you do.

[@SteveandPim2023]

Thank you, but I'm not someone who does well alone, I have very little friends, but I'm happy you are doing well, thank you for the comment 😊

[@tvr286]

they are searching for another mum...news: there is none out there...

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

Sorry to be negative sir but may I ask you , how old is your Thai wife ? Have you made any financial promises that you are borrowing money to honour ? Sorry sir but in my opinion you will be fleeced , maybe not in one swoop but it will happen slowly but that is your business. I wish you luck in the future I have a KZbin channel and I have my own story about my Ex Thai Wife

[@SteveandPim2023]

She is 52, no young bar girl I couldn't be doing with that

[@SteveandPim2023]

I don't borrow anything

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

@@SteveandPim2023 I wish you luck in your future, as long as you’re happy , that’s all that counts

[@GZ9090]

Run for the hills, my friend. It's not worth the hassle! If nothing else, try some dates with BKK-based women; preferably those with a middle-class lifestyle/career. Take it from someone who learned the hard way. Oh well... you've still got time. Don't give up on Thailand just yet. However, I think/fear you've been taken for a ride. Then again, what do I know...😅

[@jimcraiggeezer]

No sin sod needed.. just remember you will be supporting the family one-way or another..😊