Marriage equality law is set to take effect in Thailand

 

Thailand’s marriage equality law is set to take effect on Jan. 22. Thai MPs passed the marriage equality bill on June 15, 2024.

The new marriage law also removes gendered references to “husband” and “wife” and establishes some adoption and inheritance rights.

The country will become the first one in Southeast Asia, and the third in the continent after Taiwan and Nepal, to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples.

After the law’s passage, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin called it a“significant step for Thailand. He stated the marriage equality bill would give them “the exact same equal rights” as heterosexual couples. “Equality and equity have become concrete in Thai society,” he added.

Well done Thailand!!!