Holidays for Couples Honeymoons, holidays & weddings in Thailand | Page 34

CEREMONY
A largely Buddhist country with a strong Hindu
presence, Thailand’s observation of religious
tolerance is ingrained in the culture. Many couples
choose a Western ceremony and add a local touch
by incorporating a Buddhist blessing.
LEGALITIES
Bangkok will be your first stop on the way to “I do”
in Thailand. You both must spend at least three
days in the capital taking care of relevant paperwork
before visiting your country’s local embassy to
complete declarations confirming your single
status and eligibility to marry. The documents will
be translated into Thai and taken to the Consular
Affairs department – along with the originals and
copies of your passports – where a consular official’s
signature will be authenticated. After this, the
documents are ready for submission to the district
registrar who will register the marriage and issue
a marriage certificate in Thai. A good wedding
planner will be your best allay during this process,
as they are familiar with what’s required and will
help broach any language barriers. And don’t forget,
this process is the perfect excuse for a mini break in
the intoxicating Thai capital.
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CLIMATE
Planning a balmy beach wedding? You’ve come to
the right place as Thailand’s two coastal regions
have different rainy seasons, allowing you to find
sunny beaches virtually all year round.
The monsoon brings heavy storms to the west coast,
including Phuket, Krabi, and the Phi Phi Islands,
from April to October. In the eastern Gulf of
Thailand, in areas including Koh Samui, Koh
Phangan, and Koh Tao, most rain falls between
September and December. Inland provinces are
mainly dry between November and May, and rainy
between May and November.
CURRENCY
The Thai Baht (THB) is the official currency
of Thailand.
WEDDING VENUES
To find your dream Thailand wedding venue, visit
our exclusive directory of stunning resorts and
hotels that specialise in destination weddings.
Check out some real life weddings of couples who
chose to marry in Asia.
Australian couples can find everything they need to
know about visiting Thailand via Tourism Authority
of Thailand’s dot AU website.