Thailand is the first ASEAN country and the third in Asia to pass an equal marriage law that allows same-sex marriage. This law allows anyone aged 18 and above to legally register for marriage or divorce. Same-sex couples who are foreign nationals or couples between foreign nationals and Thai citizens will be able to register their marriage in Thailand. The term “spouses” is no longer restricted to male-female couples but extends to all genders. Regardless of gender identity or expression, individuals who register their marriage are legally recognized as “spouses.”
If a same-sex couple marries in Thailand, but one or both partners are from countries where same-sex marriage is not legally recognized, it is advisable to check the laws of the foreign national’s home country as several implications may arise.
Same-sex marriage in Thailand offers considerable benefits and privileges to same-sex couples. These include the ability to share a surname, adopt children, acknowledge one another as legal parents, make healthcare decisions in an emergency, and manage and inherit property. In an emergency, partners can make medical decisions for one another.
Marriage is an amazing journey that everyone deserves to pursue, regardless of who they love. Allow us to assist you in beginning this exciting chapter of your life. Contact us now and let our team guide you through every step of your marriage registration journey.
