Nov 23, 2023
Thai Women Accuse Officials of Extorting Money for Marriage Certificates
Multiple Thai women in Phuket accused district office officials of overcharging between 3,000 to 8,000 baht for marriage certificates instead of the standard 200 baht fee. This malpractice was brought to public attention by a Facebook news page. The women reported being pressured to pay the extra fees in order to expedite processing or ensure correctness of documents.