Divorcing in Thailand

If you don't have any assets to divide or find a mutual compromise before the actual divorce, you can just go to the Amphur where you registered a "non-contested divorce" and sign the paper with the reason for divorce "We do not understand each other". That's a single page, and it takes around 15 minutes to complete.

If you don't go to court, that's all there is to do in Thailand. Now your marriage is probably registered in another country as well, so there's more paperwork to do. The exact procedure will depend on your nationality.

Opening a can of worms here. If anyone is involved in a contested divorce you really need to get a good lawyer, especially where kids are involved. The family court here is indeed fair but they have very limited powers and even though the decision may be fair, they can't really enforce their decisions as many of my friends have found out. I can think of at least 2 close friends that have gained shared custody but don't see their children at all as the mother has just refused to follow what the court orders. Even though it may be unpleasant, it may pay to stay married and living together if they alternative means that you won't see your kids. Assets, however seem to be a lot more straightforward.

A lot fairer than Australia Soibeer. Our friend was divorced in Australia he  got the sofa she got the house :0)

You are right about the courts being fair but many Thai girls from up country don't think like most people and don't much care what the courts say and often ignore judgement.

Some men continue to support kids can see them obviously or they can stop the money

You run off with a 18 year old schoolgirl and start a new life don't expect to see your children no matter what a court says.

In many cases you should seek help.

The help being where can you buy a bullet proof shirt LOL