Recognition of same-sex unions in Thailand
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Thailand does not recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships, unregistered cohabitations, or any other form of same-sex unions.[1][2] Several bills for civil partnerships and same-sex marriage have been introduced and approved by the Thai cabinet since 2012 but failed to pass parliament.
New same-sex marriage legislation supported by the government and major opposition parties was introduced in November 2023, and passed by the House of Representatives by 400 to 10 on 27 March 2024. It now requires Senate approval and Royal Assent by King Rama X.[3][4][5][6] The amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code replaces the terms "men and women" and "husband and wife" with the words "individuals" and "spouses". The draft law also allows same-sex couples to jointly adopt children.[7] Thailand would become the first Southeast Asian country and second Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage after Taiwan.[8][9][10]