Thailand is exploring its potential to become the focal point for LGBTQIA+ marriages in Asia. The Commerce Department has highlighted the economic benefits of legalizing same-sex marriage. With a strong focus on improving legal structures and wedding services, Thailand aims to position itself as the ideal destination for inclusive weddings.
In a historic decision, the Thai cabinet has approved a change in the law allowing same-sex marriage, a milestone in the fight for equal rights. This significant change, which will soon be presented to parliament, promises to grant same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples, an important step towards equality and inclusivity in Thailand.
Thailand takes steps towards marriage equality with new bill
The Thai government is preparing to reintroduce the marriage equality bill, a revision of the Civil and Commercial Code. After an earlier attempt that failed due to time constraints and a change of government, the government aims to have the proposal, with a focus on gender equality and the abolition of sex trafficking, approved before Valentine's Day.
Thailand wants progressive changes in legislation on gay marriage, prostitution and gender identity
Thailand is about to make groundbreaking legislative changes. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to work for the passage of three revolutionary bills. These include same-sex marriage, the legalization of prostitution and the recognition of gender identity, which would create Thailand's most progressive legal environment in Asia.
Thailand's constitutional court rejects same-sex marriage bill
Thailand's law currently only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman. A draft law has been submitted to parliament to make same-sex marriage legal.
Married under Dutch law to a Thai partner of the same sex. For Thai law, this does not (yet?) count as an official marriage. In the past, this was therefore not accepted as a reason for a visa. Anyone have experience applying for a visa in such a situation now, in covid time?
Thai Cabinet approves same-sex marriage bill
Thailand's cabinet has approved a bill that would allow same-sex marriage registration, as well as legislative amendments to ensure same-sex couples have the same rights and privileges as opposite-sex couples.
Thailand will become the first country in Asia to recognize registered partnerships
Thailand will become the first country in Asia to recognize registered partnerships. It is not yet that far, the cabinet has granted permission on Tuesday, but the NLA still has to ratify the law.
Wall's Ice Cream apologizes for suggestive photo
The Thai branch of Wall's Ice Cream Company has apologized for referring to a derogatory term for anal sex in a Facebook post to celebrate the landmark US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all states.
Reader question: I am married to a Thai man in NL, is this marriage also recognized in Thailand?
I (man) am legally married to a Thai man in the Netherlands. Is this marriage also recognized in Thailand?
Mayor Udon Thani 'marries' gay couple
Same-sex marriage is not recognized in Thailand, but gays 'marry' anyway. In Udon Thani, a gay couple got married in the presence of the mayor. David Diamant, himself married to a Thai man, reports.