rooster59 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 It's a crime: Foreigners marrying Thais now subject to fingerprints taken for criminal background Shela Riva A criminal record may be cited as a reason to refuse your marriage registration. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot PHUKET: Officials in charge of registering marriages in Phuket have confirmed that they have begun scanning fingerprints of all foreign men who register to marry a Thai woman so that they can have criminal background checks conducted. The regulation change, which was issued by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) head office in Bangkok in Aug 2017, was revealed this week after a foreigner contacted The Phuket News asking for clarification on why he was required to have a criminal history check so he could marry his Thai fiancée. “Specifically they are making farang (foreigners) who are marrying Thai get a criminal record check and a personality profile check to make sure farang are not marrying just to get a marriage visa,” the expat wrote. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/it-a-crime-foreigners-marrying-thais-now-subject-to-fingerprints-taken-for-criminal-background-66094.php#ybXQRj8mZ3zSYMjr.97 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-02-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Can't see what the big deal is here.... Non-EU Nationals have their fingerprints scanned when entering the UK. The criminal history check is also a good idea given the recent news and reputation Thailand has as a place for criminals to live. Thailand has every right to protect its citizens for marrying those who may have criminal records or at least ensure that this information is known to the marrying party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverell Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 It is a good idea for farang wanting to marry to have a background check, but it should also happen in reverse ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Can't see what the big deal is here.... Non-EU Nationals have their fingerprints scanned when entering the UK. The criminal history check is also a good idea given the recent news and reputation Thailand has as a place for criminals to live. Thailand has every right to protect its citizens for marrying those who may have criminal records or at least ensure that this information is known to the marrying party. The Thai authorities can't even track their own high profile criminals, so what makes them think they will be able to find any info about the average geezer wanting to get married !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 In reality it's a non-issue, unless you've been a bad doggie in Thailand, from the linked article:- Quote “The police are the ones who conduct the checks. They can only check for criminal records within Thailand, it is not possible to check for records in other countries,” he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 That,s it then.....the weddings off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Good job i am not planning to get married again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Next up...Eye Scanning, DNA Samples, Wallet Searches Et al ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Maverell said: It is a good idea for farang wanting to marry to have a background check, but it should also happen in reverse ? No, of course not. Thai are all squeeky clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangdonger Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Personality profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 38 minutes ago, trainman34014 said: Next up...Eye Scanning, DNA Samples, Wallet Searches Et al ! No. Just bank account checks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 What about a sanity check and a check for the brides pseudo brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said: Can't see what the big deal is here.... Non-EU Nationals have their fingerprints scanned when entering the UK. The criminal history check is also a good idea given the recent news and reputation Thailand has as a place for criminals to live. Thailand has every right to protect its citizens for marrying those who may have criminal records or at least ensure that this information is known to the marrying party. The issue is the reason stated for the criminal record check -- is the responsibility of the immigration department with regards to issuing a fiancé / marriage visa -- not some two bit local provincial administrative department. You do not get the right to reside here because of marriage, only that that is one avenue to apply for a visa ... but visas can always be denied to people that the government deems not worthy. As such the regulation change is just racist or xenophobic if they are requiring the check only on the foreigner (for permission to get married). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, trainman34014 said: Next up...Eye Scanning, DNA Samples, Wallet Searches Et al ! In the US, they would do a cavity search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 "get a criminal record check and a personality profile check" Not sure what the latter is.....but a lot of guys I have come accross since coming to Thailand may have bigger problems with that one more than the first one.555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: PHUKET: Officials in charge of registering marriages in Phuket have confirmed that they have begun scanning fingerprints of all foreign men who register to marry a Thai woman so that they can have criminal background checks conducted. hope that works both ways lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, trainman34014 said: Next up...Eye Scanning, DNA Samples, Wallet Searches Et al ! and a check for elephantiasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 If you have done no wrong, you need not fear a knock on your door at midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Just another reason not to marry a Thai. Can't see the advantage anyway, unless you want a marriage visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnikaIII Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Well, that's fair enough. And as for criminal record checks, you should get one for any Thai you intend to employ. My ex-house cleaner, when she gets out of prison, will have a criminal record for theft in the special category: "Stealing from the employer." I have nothing to hide, but she and her dropkick, wimp of a husband will. ... However, fingerprints, iris recognition, whatever, are all valid tools in the screening process. They are needed now more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I think it will end up being an extra income revenue telling you that you need to pay up for some mis-demeanor that happened in your teens 40 years ago ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgma Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Its a black issue, according to me, as according to the mindset of immigration relative large numbers of black people can live in Thailand due to marriage, they, immigration reason that a number are 'convenient' marriages whereby no relationship can be established due to separations........while the romance gangs can continue to dupe Thai ladies into poverty!! True or false......? its the mindset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhood Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Well i cant get it why to marry in Thailand??? Only problems come up to face them so better leave it how it is and dont marry at all! OR YES IF YOU REALLY DEPENDING ON A MARRIAGE VISA: SO FACE THE PROBLEMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonstarjon Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Its worth going to Germany to do a crime just for added protection in Thailand!! Hehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: PHUKET: Officials in charge of registering marriages in Phuket have confirmed that they have begun scanning fingerprints of all foreign men who register to marry a Thai woman so that they can have criminal background checks conducted. Can't be too careful where those pesky foreigners are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard60 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 if you aint got nothin to worry about, dont worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Why get married in Thailand in the first place ? Why get married at all ? The junta has just done many men a huge favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabondingshane Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 It has to be money. I'll just bet there is a 'fee' for this background check that never happens. Lets call it a 'I'm a dumbass tax'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrat Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Will help identify the body when found in a shallow grave in Isaan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongtourist Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 so funny. a foriegner criminal gonna marry Thai lady.lol is there some saying about trying to con a con-man? the girls i see some foriegner marry here, well i think they need more checking than a check of criminal history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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