Australian marry a Thai lady - asset protection?

[Corey Batt]

Surgery doesn't change the chromosomes. Even a 'post op' would still legall be a male. However I think there was one recent Australian case where someone was successful in changing their gender legally.

Marriage Amendment Act doesn't define gender by chromosomes, but by 'gender markers' if I remember correctly.

Australians can also have their birth certificates and other forms of identification changed to reflect the new gender. From the 'highly' reputable source of wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_aspects_of_transsexualism#Australia

 

[dex]

I have heard of many europeans taking ladyboys back to their countries for the purpose of marriage, and living like a normal husband/wife, but ive always wondered if they would have any legal problems to it

I know a Swedish guy who married Emma (google her name, "she's" the most famous ladyboy in Thailand and has done a lot of porn) but then split up after he realised "she" couldn't bear him any children.

 

[Terry_w]

Most ladyboys in Thailand are ladyboys as a career choice because the money is better working as a prostitute.

What a load of crap. Have you ever been to Thailand?

 

[Terry_w]

Marriage Amendment Act doesn't define gender by chromosomes, but by 'gender markers' if I remember correctly.

Australians can also have their birth certificates and other forms of identification changed to reflect the new gender. From the 'highly' reputable source of wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_aspects_of_transsexualism#Australia

This may be the case - this is not an area I have looked into!

 

[LoneWolf]

Terry, what is the go for same sex marriage here? I know there has been alot of talks, and all over the media

Would their marriage be recognized if it is legalized? between a man and a lady boy

 

[LoneWolf]

What a load of crap. Have you ever been to Thailand?

I agree, those lady boys love what they do, and not only for money
It's kinda like been gay, you don't do it becoz of the money, it just happens

 

[Terry_w]

Terry, what is the go for same sex marriage here? I know there has been alot of talks, and all over the media

Would their marriage be recognized if it is legalized? between a man and a lady boy

In Australia same sex people cannot legally marry. If a ladyboy was able to legall change her sex to female then you could marry (assuming you are a man).

But pretty much the same laws apply to defactos here. You could enter into a relationship and sponsor her for a permanent visa without marriage.

Marriage. a legal registered one, wouldn't be allowed in Thailand I think.

 

[Terry_w]

I agree, those lady boys love what they do, and not only for money
It's kinda like been gay, you don't do it becoz of the money, it just happens

I have seen young people turn into ladyboys. It is certainly not done for prostitution reasons or financial reasons but seems a natural progression for some. In Thailand it is more accepted than it would be here. Some men just start dressing and identifying themselves as women. No big deal.

 

[dex]

What a load of crap. Have you ever been to Thailand?

How do you explain the disproportionate amount of LB's in Scamland? It's not something in the water, it's a career choice. I think you've been there before? You should know many don't have a genuine gender identity disorder. Some do it until their 30's then remove the makeup, cut their hair and go back to being a man.

I agree, those lady boys love what they do, and not only for money
It's kinda like been gay, you don't do it becoz of the money, it just happens

Yes it's a lifestyle and career choice for many and they also think it's fun.

 

[LoneWolf]

I have seen young people turn into ladyboys. It is certainly not done for prostitution reasons or financial reasons but seems a natural progression for some. In Thailand it is more accepted than it would be here. Some men just start dressing and identifying themselves as women. No big deal.

Yes, it is definitely not commonly accepted here. Well, it can be, but perhaps just a matter of time when general population are open to this concept

I remember a night out with a friend of mine, where she has spotted her father in a dress, the family has never been the same ever after that

 

[Terry_w]

i remember a night out with a friend of mine, where she has spotted her father in a dress, the family has never been the same ever after that

:d:d:d:d:d:d:d:d

 

[Tone]

After 10+ personal trips to Thailand and experienced it all. A foreigner falling in love with a Thai girl is the biggest scam in Thailand.

They will push you to send them money and buy land in their name which you will never own.

Proceed with caution.

With that said i love thai girls they are fun Just don't get life earned assets mixed up with them.

 

[Truly Exotic]

After 10+ personal trips to Thailand and experienced it all. A foreigner falling in love with a Thai girl is the biggest scam in Thailand.

They will push you to send them money and buy land in their name which you will never own.

Proceed with caution.

With that said i love thai girls they are fun Just don't get life earned assets mixed up with them.

If you are dealing with a girl who even says this or thinks like this, YOU LOSE!!!

 

[nomadic]

I myself have entertained doing something similar one day but I don't want to be like so many guys I know who lost half due to a failed marriage especially where the woman didn't contribute equally. For someone from Thailand that could be very tempting. Fare enough for assets accumulated during the marriage, but all assets accumulated prior to marriage including superannuation...!

My understanding is that an official marriage in Thailand is recognised in Australia. Even if it was just a ceremony I assume that defacto laws may come in effect from living together in Thailand. Is this true?

Thai law seems to state that assets acquired prior to marriage are excluded, and assets accumulated after marriage are split 50%. I would be happy with this result.

It would good if pre-nups were valid but I have no confidence in them standing up in court as they just seem to be challenged anyway.

I will likely discuss with a Thai and australian lawyer for clarification.

Before people go on about worrying about separating prior to getting married I have been married before but we divorced with a mutually agreeable asset split. This time I have more to loose.

Gotta say I agree with most of the guys here and recommend you avoid Thai women unless you want to get ripped off. Have fun with them for a few hours but never marry one. They are all scammers and can play a long game so never think "your girl is different" otherwise you're another sucker.

 

[Spades]

nomadic,Have you been burnt?
As you sweep the threads,you have a broad/sweeping/gross generalization,please tell me more.

 

[nomadic]

Yes I married a Thai lady and got played like a fool. Got her a visa and we lived in Brisbane. She was always making excuses to send money back to her family and cleaned me out slowly. I later found out she was working as a prostitute on the side. I thought she was different but she divorced me and took half my assets. This all happened over the space of 6 years.

 

[nhg]

Yes I married a Thai lady and got played like a fool. Got her a visa and we lived in Brisbane. She was always making excuses to send money back to her family and cleaned me out slowly. I later found out she was working as a prostitute on the side. I thought she was different but she divorced me and took half my assets. This all happened over the space of 6 years.

Where and how did you meet? That might hold the answer to how you ended up with a Thai girl who ripped you off.

My mate met his Thai wife at an international conference, they both work for Accenture. Yes, believe it or not, not all women live and work in Pattaya.

 

[nomadic]

Where and how did you meet? That might hold the answer to how you ended up with a Thai girl who ripped you off.

My mate met his Thai wife at an international conference, they both work for Accenture. Yes, believe it or not, not all women live and work in Pattaya.

I met her through work colleagues at the university she worked at as a lecturer in Chiang Mai. Believe me you don't have to visit Pattaya to find bad Thai women, they are all over the country. I've never been to Pattaya.

How long has your mate been with his Thai wife? Their true colours will start to show after 4-7 years so tell him to be careful. They can easily play a long game to set themselves up for life. We call it the "long con".

 

[Spades]

Yes I married a Thai lady and got played like a fool. Got her a visa and we lived in Brisbane. She was always making excuses to send money back to her familyHint and cleaned me out slowly. I later found out she was working as a prostitute on the side. Hope you didn't go crab fishing together I thought she was different but she divorced me and took half my assets. This all happened over the space of 6 years.

I know someone who married one and he knew within a week what she's like ie:champagne tastes with cordial money lol.

Anyhow,you were burnt but you can't say all thai's are like that.

I could say the same thing about my ex and she's an ozzie.

She couldn't take me to the cleaners as all i had at the times was CC debt

 

[woohoo]

My dad's friend just married a Vietnamese woman from Vietnam in her 30s few years ago. Currently they are talking divorce.
He says she and her sisters and parents come over for holiday often, and he has to pay for all their expenses. And the girls don't do any housework. Only wants to enjoy life. When he wants to cut down on spending, they start to complain. In the end, he couldn't take it and now the Viet woman wants a divorce because she thinks she married a cheapskate, and she brought their newborn baby back to Vietnam. Now she is demanding a settlement in exchange for the baby that he loves a lot.

Also heard the story of a Singaporean guy who married another viet woman, and she and her family asking him to send money to Vietnam to support the whole family's living expenses (food, electric, grocery, brother wants to set up a business needs capital, mother would like to build a new house, sister wants to buy this and that, etc). LOL