The King of Thailand signed a new law recognizing marriage equality, the government announced in its official Royal Gazette.
The Prime Minister of Thailand announced in November 2023 that his cabinet approved a bill to provide legal recognition to same-sex marriages. This year, Thailand’s House of Representatives approved the law in March, while the Senate passed it in June, sending it to the king.
The new law amends the country’s civil code and ensures same-sex married couples receive full legal, medical, and financial rights, as well as full inheritance and adoption rights. The new law also amends the civil code to use gender-neutral rather than binary language.
With the royal ascent of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand became Southeast Asia’s first country and only the third country in Asia to recognize marriage equality. The new law will take effect on January 22, 2025.
“To all the love,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted to X Twitter. “Congratulations on everyone’s love.”
Congratulations Thailand!!!
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