David Curtis, 56, lied to his wife, claiming he was heading to work, but instead flew to Thailand to marry a second woman; he has now been sentenced for bigamy.
In late February 2026, Curtis was arrested by police at Heathrow Airport upon his return from Thailand. At Nottingham Magistrates’ Court in early November, he pleaded guilty to entering into an unlawful marriage while still legally wed to his first wife.
The court handed Curtis a six-month prison sentence—suspended for 18 months—and ordered him to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work, pay $870 in legal costs, and provide over $200 in compensation.
In April 2025, following a family meal, Curtis told his wife, Kirsty, that he was going to work, but he never returned home. A few days later, he sent her a message stating that he needed a break from their marriage due to a mental health crisis and intended to travel the world; he then immediately cut off all contact. Upon checking his belongings, Kirsty discovered that his passport was missing.
The situation came to light when Kirsty spotted an electronic wedding invitation on Facebook. The invitation announced that Curtis was set to marry 35-year-old Kwanta Satipjan in Thailand, with plans for a honeymoon in the UK. After consulting with a lawyer, Kirsty brought the evidence to the police.
Curtis and Kirsty had known each other since 2009 and were married in 2015. Both have children from previous relationships.
During the hearing, defense attorney Tim Gaubert noted that Curtis had no prior criminal record and is currently employed, earning approximately $5,200 per month. Mr. Curtis and Ms. Kirsty have now finalized their divorce.
Following the court proceedings, Mr. Curtis is living with his second wife in an apartment in the city of Leeds, after she relocated from Thailand to the UK.
David Curtis, 56, and his second wife, Kwanta Satipjan, in a photo taken on their wedding day in Thailand last November. Photo: Daily Mail