Thai-American Business (T-AB) March 2025 Edition: Same-Sex Marriage: Updated Registration Process at Overseas Thai Embassies and Consulates-General to Reflect New Legal Landscape
“On September 24, 2024, Thailand took a historic step forward towards equality by enacting the Same-Sex Marriage Act, officially amending the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC). Published in the Royal Gazette, this landmark legislation replaces gender-specific terms like “husband” and “wife” with gender-neutral terms such as “spouses” and “individual,” legally recognizing same-sex marriages. The law came into effect on January 23, 2025, following a 120-day grace period, and has been met with widespread public support.”
By The Legal Co., Ltd., Co-Authors by Panisa Suwanmatajarn, Motana Sumetsawat, Tanadol Rungruengnoravet, and Pannaphat Suwantharakorn
Source: Thai-American Business (T-AB) Magazine – AMCHAM Thailand