Thai Cabinet Endorses Bill to Grant Same-Sex Couples Equal Legal Rights

The Thai Cabinet has recently approved a bill that grants same-sex marriage rights in Thailand. This marks a significant departure from the current Life Partnership Act, which only recognizes the right of same-sex couples to cohabitate but does not provide them with all the legal benefits and privileges of marriage.

Key Takeaways

• The Thai Cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, granting same-sex couples equal legal rights in marriage.
• The amendment aims to replace gender-specific terms in the civil code with gender-neutral ones, allowing for marriages between same-sex couples.
• The change signifies a significant shift from the existing Life Partnership Act and will ensure that same-sex couples have the same legal protections and privileges as heterosexual couples.

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