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Jilted at the altar? How Thai law treats abandoned grooms and brides
26 Sept 08:12 Key points summarised by AI
- Jilted brides and grooms face immense emotional trauma and substantial financial burdens from abandoned weddings, often involving significant costs and potential scams.
- Thai civil law provides legal recourse for financial compensation, but only to individuals who were formally engaged, covering expenses, reputational damage, and loss of livelihood.
- A growing number of modern Thai couples bypass traditional engagement ceremonies, opting for combined wedding events, which can unfortunately leave abandoned partners without legal grounds for compensation.
