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| Region | Thailand |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Banned |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1925 |
| End Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Description | Currently, same-sex marriage is banned in Thailand under Section 1448 in the Civil and Commerce code. Part of the section reads: βA marriage can take place only when the man and woman have completed their seventeenth year of age.β This implies that marriage is only possible between a man and a woman. There is currently a bill that is aiming to redefine marriage to terms without gender references. On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on that bill which legalizes same-sex marriage, and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate, and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill was then given royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. |
| Sources | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Updating description
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| Description | Currently, same-sex marriage is banned in Thailand under Section 1448 in the Civil and Commerce code. Part of the section reads: βA marriage can take place only when the man and woman have completed their seventeenth year of age.β This implies that marriage is only possible between a man and a woman. There is currently a bill that is aiming to redefine marriage to terms without gender references. On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. | Currently, same-sex marriage is banned in Thailand under Section 1448 in the Civil and Commerce code. Part of the section reads: βA marriage can take place only when the man and woman have completed their seventeenth year of age.β This implies that marriage is only possible between a man and a woman. There is currently a bill that is aiming to redefine marriage to terms without gender references. On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on that bill which legalizes same-sex marriage, and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate, and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill was then given royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. |
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| End Date | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
edited by Unknownmiles. Bill received royal assent
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| End Date | (none) | Jan 22, 2025 |
edited by Unknownmiles. Removing link thatβs broken
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| Sources | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Reverting to revision #39313: needs royal assent
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Jan 1, 1925 |
| End Date | Jun 18, 2024 | (none) |
Reports (3)
- Other "To respond to the previous report. A new law wasn't passed. Since the royal assent wasnt granted yet
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Thailand"
- Other "To cite the previous report. A new law wasn't passed. Since the royal assent wasnt granted yet
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Thailand"
- Newer law has been passed "As of June 18, 2024, Thailand would become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the Kingdom's Senate had approved a marriage equality bill.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/06/18/victory-same-sex-marriage-thailand
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/06/thailand-passing-of-marriage-equality-bill-a-triumphant-moment-for-lgbti-rights/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk/index.html#:~:text=Thailand%20will%20become%20the%20first,step%20forward%20for%20LGBTQ%2B%20rights.β"
edited by Coconut_boy. The law has recently changed
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| Start Date | Jan 1, 2024 | (unknown) |
edited by Coconut_boy. The law has recently changed
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| Start Date | Jan 1, 1925 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) | Jun 18, 2024 |
edited by Unknownmiles. Reverting to revision #39313: it stil needs royal approval
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| Start Date | Jun 18, 2024 | Jan 1, 1925 |
| Description | Thailand on Tuesday, June 18, became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners. The Senate Upper House gave final approval β by 130 votes to four, with 18 abstentions β to changes to the marriage law allowing same-sex couples to tie the knot. | Currently, same-sex marriage is banned in Thailand under Section 1448 in the Civil and Commerce code. Part of the section reads: βA marriage can take place only when the man and woman have completed their seventeenth year of age.β This implies that marriage is only possible between a man and a woman. There is currently a bill that is aiming to redefine marriage to terms without gender references. On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. |
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| Sources | https://www.lemonde.fr/en/asia-and-pacific/article/2024/06/18/thailand-approves-same-sex-marriage_6675056_153.html https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/06/18/victory-same-sex-marriage-thailand | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ |
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edited by Coconut_boy. The law has recently changed
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| Start Date | Jan 1, 1925 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Description | Currently, same-sex marriage is banned in Thailand under Section 1448 in the Civil and Commerce code. Part of the section reads: βA marriage can take place only when the man and woman have completed their seventeenth year of age.β This implies that marriage is only possible between a man and a woman. There is currently a bill that is aiming to redefine marriage to terms without gender references. On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. | Thailand on Tuesday, June 18, became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners. The Senate Upper House gave final approval β by 130 votes to four, with 18 abstentions β to changes to the marriage law allowing same-sex couples to tie the knot. |
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| Sources | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ | https://www.lemonde.fr/en/asia-and-pacific/article/2024/06/18/thailand-approves-same-sex-marriage_6675056_153.html https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/06/18/victory-same-sex-marriage-thailand |
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- Status is not correct "https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/06/18/victory-same-sex-marriage-thailand
Marriage is not banned, but legal"
edited by cosmeticplague. Reverting to revision #39313: This start date is correct. If gay marriage has legally passed through the royal family in Thailand, add a new entry making it legal
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| Start Date | Oct 16, 2024 | Jan 1, 1925 |
| Sources | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-vote.html https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ |
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edited by Runaway_Blue. Official date released
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| Start Date | Jan 1, 1925 | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Sources | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-vote.html https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Marriage in Thailand is banned
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| Value | Unrecognized | Banned |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jan 1, 1925 |
| Description | On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. | Currently, same-sex marriage is banned in Thailand under Section 1448 in the Civil and Commerce code. Part of the section reads: βA marriage can take place only when the man and woman have completed their seventeenth year of age.β This implies that marriage is only possible between a man and a woman. There is currently a bill that is aiming to redefine marriage to terms without gender references. On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. |
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| Sources | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/civil-and-commercial-code-marriage-section-1448-1460/ |
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- Newer law has been passed "Gay marriage is legal now!!"
edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing grammar in sentence
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| Description | On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publish in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. | On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publishing in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Adding source requested by reporter
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| Sources | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Making entry up to date
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| Description | On March 27th 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. Now that it has passed, it is sent to the Thailand Senate and if it passes there it will still need royal approval. According to many critics, this bill will succeed. However, as of now, gay marriage is still not legal. | On March 27th, 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. It was then sent to the Thailand Senate and it passed there on June 18th, 2024, with a 130 to 4 vote with 18 abstaining. The bill is now awaiting royal approval and publish in the Royal Gazette. 120 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette the bill will become law. |
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| Sources | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp | https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp |
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- Newer law has been passed "18/06/2024
The bill, which needs the king's endorsement to become law, underscores Thailand's status as a relative haven in Asia for L.G.B.T.Q. people.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-vote.html"
- All information is correct, just adding sources "Thailand Senate approves bill legalizing same-sex marriage
https://www.npr.org/2024/06/18/nx-s1-5010446/thailand-same-sex-marriage
Thailand's Senate Overwhelmingly Approves a Landmark Marriage Equality Bill https://time.com/6989661/thailands-senate-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill-lgbt/"
edited by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. no unregistered contato
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- Newer law has been passed "https://amp.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/18/thailand-same-sex-marriage-equality-vote-bill-legislation
I believe itβs now will soon be legal"
- Status is not correct "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2024/04/25/thailand-pushes-to-become-asias-lgbtqia-wedding-hub/"
edited by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. no unregistered contato
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edited by Unknownmiles. Changing description and source
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| Description | Thailand currently does not recognize gay marriages. Legal gay marriage pending. | On March 27th 2024, the Thailand parliament voted on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and it passed. Now that it has passed, it is sent to the Thailand Senate and if it passes there it will still need royal approval. According to many critics, this bill will succeed. However, as of now, gay marriage is still not legal. |
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| Sources | https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-the-marriage-equality-law-will-change-thailand/ | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672318.amp |
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- Newer law has been passed "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2024/04/25/thailand-pushes-to-become-asias-lgbtqia-wedding-hub/amp/
If Iβm not mistaken, Thailand has already legalised the marriage of homosexuals"
- Status is not correct "https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240402-thai-same-sex-marriage-bill-sails-through-first-reading-in-senate"
- Status is not correct "it is just now legal"
edited by Clara. Unregistrated Cohabitation, you can live with your same-sex partner in Thailand. Thailand does not currently recognize same-sex marriage, but there have been advancements in the recognition of rights for same-sex couples.
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Reports (11)
- Newer law has been passed "They just legalised same-sex marriage."
- Newer law has been passed "Marriage equality act has been passed in Thailand "
- Newer law has been passed
- Newer law has been passed
- Newer law has been passed "Late March 2024 - Thailand legalization of same sex marriage"
- Newer law has been passed "https://www.newsgram.com/amp/story/world/2024/01/15/thailand-becomes-first-southeast-asian-country-to-approve-same-sex-marriage-bill
A new bill has been implemented"
- Newer law has been passed "https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/12/thailand-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/"
- All information is correct, just adding sources "Thailand is going to debate a same sex marriage bill this December"
- Newer law has been passed "https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2023-11-21/thailands-cabinet-approves-a-marriage-equality-bill-to-grant-same-sex-couples-equal-rights
Thailand may have just legalised same sex marriage"
- All information is correct, just adding sources "https://menafn.com/1107324189/Thailand-becomes-first-Southeast-Asian-nation-to-legalize-gay-marriage
Thailand will soon legalise same sex marriage"
- All information is correct, just adding sources "https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40032255
Thailand will try to legalise same sex marriage soon"
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| Start Date | Jun 24, 1932 | (unknown) |
| Description | Date shown is when Thailand became a constitutional monarchy. Thailand currently does not recognize gay marriages. | Thailand currently does not recognize gay marriages. Legal gay marriage pending. |
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| Sources | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/22/thailand-gay-marriage-_n_3788345.html | https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-the-marriage-equality-law-will-change-thailand/ |
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created by bradcoffey106
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| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | Jun 24, 1932 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Date shown is when Thailand became a constitutional monarchy. Thailand currently does not recognize gay marriages. |
| Sources | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/22/thailand-gay-marriage-_n_3788345.html |
Reports (14)
- All information is correct, just adding sources "Thailand could legalise same sex marriage soon
https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-the-marriage-equality-law-will-change-thailand/"
- Other "I feel that it may be important to include the Civil Partnership Bill and/or the Marriage Equality Bill. The first has passed the cabinet but is, to my understanding, still in review. It is speculated to be written into law late 2023.
https://www.ibanet.org/thailand-civil-partnership-bill-update#:~:text=Civil%20unions%20will%20be%20available,the%20right%20to%20adopt%20children.
https://www.fortifyrights.org/tha-inv-2022-11-01/
https://www.apcom.org/future-of-equal-marriage-act-thailand/"
- Newer law has been passed "Thailand now have Same-sex Marriage in 2023 is legal i'm from Thailand "
- Date is incorrect "The Bill is pending on whether they can marry or not
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- Other "I was interested in an update if possible. "
- Status is not correct
- Status is not correct
- Newer law has been passed "Legal"
- Status is not correct
- Status is not correct
- Status is not correct "No civil partnership rights were enacted as promised by the government "
- Status is not correct "No marriage or partnership rights currently. The government has not passed any of the changes promised "
- Status is not correct
- Status is not correct