Help, re- entry problems, when Thai marriage goes wrong?
Hi one and all,
The old statement, "it`s not for me, but for a "friend" - in this instance is true! So please help!
A guy I know in my local club, after his 2nd visit, got married in Thailand, to a Thai lady, (approx 1/3rd of his age). He`s 73, and after the wedding, lived with her family, (in Nakon nowhere), and surprise surprise, with him not speaking a word of Thai - after a couple of months, he got taken to the cleaners.
Everything that was "bought" - like the new kitchen, car, household repairs etc, that he unwitingly signed for, has, (he assures me), been paid for in full. Knowing the guy, as I do, I have no reason to disbelieve him.
However, rightly so, he "fled the nest", and has since returned to England, trying to put it all behind him. Unfortunately, he`s terrified to return to Thailand in case she may be able to make a "legal" financial claim against him, as they are still married under Thai law, even though seperated. He`s even worried that if ever he went back, he could be arrested.
Thai law differs enormously, from that here in the UK, where it would only be regarded as a "domestic issue", so is there any foundation in his worries, that he could be arrested at the airport, or does anyone know if is he free to come and go as he pleases?
Any help, guidance/, or advice, on this matter will be truly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation
Regards
Mudstuffin.
The old statement, "it`s not for me, but for a "friend" - in this instance is true! So please help!
A guy I know in my local club, after his 2nd visit, got married in Thailand, to a Thai lady, (approx 1/3rd of his age). He`s 73, and after the wedding, lived with her family, (in Nakon nowhere), and surprise surprise, with him not speaking a word of Thai - after a couple of months, he got taken to the cleaners.
Everything that was "bought" - like the new kitchen, car, household repairs etc, that he unwitingly signed for, has, (he assures me), been paid for in full. Knowing the guy, as I do, I have no reason to disbelieve him.
However, rightly so, he "fled the nest", and has since returned to England, trying to put it all behind him. Unfortunately, he`s terrified to return to Thailand in case she may be able to make a "legal" financial claim against him, as they are still married under Thai law, even though seperated. He`s even worried that if ever he went back, he could be arrested.
Thai law differs enormously, from that here in the UK, where it would only be regarded as a "domestic issue", so is there any foundation in his worries, that he could be arrested at the airport, or does anyone know if is he free to come and go as he pleases?
Any help, guidance/, or advice, on this matter will be truly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation
Regards
Mudstuffin.
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