Thailand passes bill allowing same-sex marriage

Thai government deputy spokesman Rachada Dhnadirek said on June 6, the cabinet supported the bill sponsored by the Ministry of Justice in July 2020. But the government believes that the Ministry of Justice needs to carefully study the bill to determine the contents that need to be finalized as well as get public feedback.

The Council of State, the legal advisory body to the government, reviewed the bill and legal amendments, then passed it on to the cabinet on June 6. Ms. Rachada said, after the cabinet approved this bill on June 7, the bill will be put to a vote in the House of Representatives.

Bangkok Post information, on June 6, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that the Civil Partnership Bill is a new law to respond to global changes, especially gender equality and gender diversity. Those are basic human rights that need to be protected in accordance with international principles.

Marriage and same-sex relationships affect a number of existing Thai laws. These laws need to be revised to avoid obstacles because families are legally bound on many issues such as inheritance, property, surrogacy, adoption as well as other social aspects.

The Thai Prime Minister said that the Government has assigned the Ministry of Justice to carefully study the bill and listen to the opinions of the sectors, both the public sector as well as representatives of religions and all parties involved. issues to correct deficiencies.

Bill for civil partnerships between same-sex couples. Same-sex couples aged 17 and over and at least one Thai national are allowed to register their marriage. Same-sex couples will have legal rights to both personal and joint property as well as the right to adopt children.

In the case of 1 in 2 people same-sex marriage After death, the other person has the same inheritance rights as normal couples.