Thread: Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand has officially become the third country in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, following the endorsement of the Marriage Equality Bill by His Majesty the King. The law, published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday (Sep 24), will take effect in 120 days, allowing same-sex couples to legally register their marriages from January 22, 2025. This landmark legislation makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian nation to enact marriage equality.


The bill, which passed its final reading in the Senate in June, represents over two decades of advocacy by LGBTQ+ activists. It received overwhelming support from lawmakers, a historic step toward equal rights in the country. The law introduces gender-neutral language in place of terms such as “husband,” “wife,” “man,” and “woman” and grants same-sex couples full adoption and inheritance rights.


With this new legislation, more than 60 sections of Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Codes will be amended to accommodate marriage equality. The changes ensure same-sex couples enjoy the same legal protections and benefits as their heterosexual counterparts, including the right to adopt children and inherit property.


Legal experts have also called for further reforms to fully support LGBTQ+ rights in the country, suggesting amendments to additional laws, such as those related to surrogacy, gender recognition, and welfare, to create an inclusive legal framework for the community.

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Well that was a lot quicker than most people seemed to think.

Is it compulsary though? , one way to reduce the population?

did anyone get an invite to TCs wedding?

Originally Posted by malmomike77

did anyone get an invite to TCs wedding?

...invites go out after the 120 day waiting period is over...we're registered for wedding gifts at Gaysorn Plaza (any shop)...

SD and I were officially married today at our local amphur office. Lots of paper backing and filling required along with enormous amounts of patience. Anyway, we celebrate tonight with cheesecake and start going over the benefits tomorrow.

Congratulations to you both, did you have special checks for the occaision and who gave the blushing bride away?

Congratulations TC⚡︎SD


For those about to rock, we salute you.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

who gave the blushing bride away?

...it wasn't a ceremony; it was a tedious admin procedure...we were already married at San Francisco City Hall in 2015: quite an enjoyable event...

Congratulations! Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, TC.


I was married in Japan which was also a tedious admin procedure lasting days. I couldn’t even tell you on what date the marriage became official!

Originally Posted by tomcat

...it wasn't a ceremony; it was a tedious admin procedure...we were already married at San Francisco City Hall in 2015: quite an enjoyable event...

10th aniversary coming up, hmmm Tin and aluminum

Originally Posted by malmomike77

Tin and aluminum

...so, a cheap dinner set then...

a tin of beer and crab noodles in one of those aluminium pots, roberts your uncle

Originally Posted by david44

Is it compulsary though? , one way to reduce the population?

The Thai population is already falling. Not enough babies. Some experts think Thailand's population will fall to 40 million by 2075. Edmond's girlfriend will still be around to see that.

Originally Posted by 39TG

2075. Edmond's girlfriend

69 and 95 by then. If I haven't traded her in for a younger model.

I'll be long gone by then. Well over 100. The younger model suggestion will have TD's simps swinging their handbags.