Tchiowa wrote:
> Matt Mason wrote in message
> news:...
>> Marrying a Thai national (don't worry.. known her for about 4 years
>> now). Anyone have any good website links? I really need to bone up
>> on
>> how a Thai/Bhuddist wedding works.
>
> There is no such thing.
>
> A marriage in Thailand involves registering at the local amphur
> (regional government office). That's it. You're married. Register and
> you are married, ceremony or no ceremony. Don't register and you are
> not married, ceremony or no ceremony.
That would very much depend on who you would ask.
If you are registered you are married in the eyes of the administration but
hardly in the eyes of the family and that may very well be more important
for the success of the marriage.
Cheers
Michael Christoffersen
>
> Buddhism considers marriage to be a civil function. Buddhist monks may
> not participate in any type of wedding ceremony.
>
> You may have a blessing on your relationship (with or without an
> actual marriage) and a monk will participate in that.
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