fbpx
Site logo

--- Advertisement ---

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Things to Consider when Having a Baby in Bangkok

Having a baby? Bangkok offers fantastic healthcare provisions and having a baby here is generally a very straightforward procedure. But as expats (or if one parent is Thai), there are a few legal and financial considerations you’ll need to think about before giving birth. Here are a few of the most important ones to consider.

Registering the birth: when at least one parent is Thai

If your spouse is Thai (regardless of whether you’re married) your child will automatically receive Thai citizenship. You’ll need to register the birth within 30 days, which can be done at a local district office. Your child will then be legally able to attend Thai school, receive a Thai ID card and buy property in the country. If you wish for them to have dual citizenship it’s worth speaking to a local lawyer ahead of time to make the necessary arrangements.

Registering the birth: when neither parents are Thai 

If neither you nor your partner are Thai your child will not become a Thai national. Once the baby’s born you’ll need to get a Thai birth certificate. When you have this you can then apply for a passport at your county’s embassy in Thailand.

You’ll also need to report the birth to your Embassy in order to receive a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). However, this document does not count as an actual birth certificate or a replacement for the locally issued certificate – this is something you’ll need to acquire when you’re back in your country of origin. 

Your embassy will also have specific guidelines on the types of documents needed to register the birth. These can include a copy of your marriage certificate, an old utility bill or an expired passport. To save any unwanted hassle, contact your embassy to find out exactly what’s required.

Medical costs

There are a number of private hospitals in Bangkok that offer various birthing ‘packages’. Prices vary from hospital to hospital but generally start from around 65,000 baht for a natural birth and upwards of 80,000 baht for a planned c-section. Bear in mind that an additional charge is added to the advertised package price if a planned natural birth suddenly requires an emergency c-section.

This is something you might want to ask the hospital about when deciding on a package to help you make an informed decision about which hospital you ultimately decide to choose.

Maternity leave

In Thailand, mothers are entitled to a standard 90 days of maternity leave, including holidays. Employers are required to provide 45 of these days as fully-paid leave. As an expat, you’ll need to have worked for a minimum seven months before getting pregnant to be eligible for this benefit.

 

Register your email address here and we’ll notify you when a new article gets uploaded.

Pssst... like what you're reading?

Join our community and never miss an event, post or update!

Just enter your email address below:

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Follow Us!

Upcoming Events

Fashionisland & The Promenade – Immersive Art

Fashionisland & The Promenade 587,589, 589/7-9 , Ramintra Rd., Khannayao, Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Fashionisland August 8 - October 8, the first time with Immersive Art, 3rd floor, Newisland zone, will take you into the world of colorful glowing ocean, meet the fascinating charm […]

฿199

HELLO KITTY Exhibition : Celebration of Friendship

Central World 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan,, Bangkok 10330, Bangkok, Thailand

Hello Kitty Exhibition: Celebration of Friendship To bring cuteness and brightness to fans! *The images in the exhibition are for advertising purposes only. Buy tickets now and receive special souvenirs […]

Please Contact

Sanrio Characters : The Funtastic Exhibition

Central World 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan,, Bangkok 10330, Bangkok, Thailand

Sanrio characters: Funtastic Exhibition Where Sanrio fans gather to have fun to the max *The images inside the exhibition are for advertising purposes only Buy tickets now at: www.icvticket.com Ticket […]

Please Contact

Wellington College International Bangkok – Football Training

Wellington College International Bangkok 18 Krungthep Kreetha Road Saphan Sung District, Bangkok, Thailand

Join us here at Wellington for the finest football training in town! Our Wellington Extra providers, Galaxy, have lots of extra opportunities on their programmes this year. If your child […]

฿12000 – ฿35200

Ninja Academy Thailand – Free Trial

Ninja Academy Thailand 469/8 Thanon Nang Linchi, Khwaeng Chong Nonsi, Khet Yan Nawa, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Attention All Parents! Do you want your child to have fun while building strength, confidence, and athletic skills? Then Ninja Academy is the place to be! Join us for a […]

Free
Get The Latest Updates

Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter

Get the latest kid and family-friendly activities and events in your inbox every Thursday! No spam, guaranteed.

More information

Recent Posts

Man talking to a boy in therapy session

Why Somatic Therapy is Ideal for Kids

Somatic therapy is an ideal mental well-being care modality for people of all ages. There are many powerful benefits that are offered by this treatment modality to allow people to

Cookies for Pinktober

Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pinktober is the annual breast cancer awareness month and with breast cancer still being one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women across the world, mummy’s, grandmothers and

October Camps for Kids in Bangkok

October Camps for Kids in Bangkok

All kids love a holiday camp mainly because they spend most of the year going from home to school to extracurricular activities, we also need them to break free once