Thailand supports both Judicial and Administrative forms of divorce. In Thailand, these are better known as Contested and Uncontested Divorce. You will note that there are numerous differences between an uncontested and a contested divorce. If you have more questions then ask us on live chat and we will answer your questions on getting divorced in Thailand. The following are the key differences between the two:
| Contested or Judicial Divorce | |
| Granting authority | Judicial Department |
| Marriage registration requirements | Marriage need not be registered in Thailand but certain requirements must be met before the courts assume jurisdiction over the divorce case |
| Presence of parties during the divorce | At least the aggrieved party must be present in court for the filing and hearing of the case against the spouse |
| Attendance of a ground for divorce | At least one ground for divorce must be proved in court before the divorce is granted |
| Time table | Minimum six months from the filing of the petition |
| Uncontested or Judicial Divorce | |
| Granting authority | Administrative Department |
| Marriage registration requirements | Marriage must be registered in any local district office in Thailand (amphur, amphoe or khet) or any Thai Embassy or Consulate in the world |
| Presence of parties during the divorce | Both parties must be physically present before the administrative officer for the divorce |
| Attendance of a ground for divorce | No ground for divorce needed. The mutual agreement of the parties to end their marriage is enough |
| Time table | The divorce is granted within the same day |
