On the 1st8 June 2024 Draft Act to amend the Civil and Commercial Code B.E….. also known as Draft Marriage Equality Act Passed the vote in the last session of the Thai parliament.
It is gratifying on this historic day that To guarantee the rights of marriage and other related rights of LGBT couples in Thailand. Proactive steps are taken to ensure enforcement of this law. It may be officially announced soon.
“Thailand’s new equal marriage law It is considered a victory in terms of justice and human rights for the country.” and “The journey up to this point has been a long path filled with challenging obstacles. But voting to recognize equal marriage today. It is a historic moment worth celebrating.”
Today, the Thai Senate has voted to approve this bill in its final consideration. There were 130 people who voted to approve, 4 who opposed and who did not vote. 18 Previously, on March 27, 2024, the House of Representatives also voted in favor of this bill by a vote of 400 to 10.
The draft bill will be presented to the Prime Minister. to request that the royal signature be signed next After this draft bill was published in the Royal Gazette The law will officially take effect after 120 days.
The draft bill that has been finalized uses the word “spouse” in place of “husband” and “wife” and the word “person” in place of “male” and “female” in accordance with Section 1448 of the Civil and Commercial Code. This amendment not only affects the terminology used. If it also allows couples of different genders to have equal access to marriage rights. including access to benefits, adoption consent to treatment Joint property management, inheritance, access to tax relief and spousal pension benefits The new law also includes provisions to ensure that LGBT couples will immediately have the same rights as other married couples. It will also address the issue of child marriage. By increasing the minimum age for marriage to 18 years.
Articles 23 and 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) protect the rights to family and marriage without discrimination. The principle of non-discrimination is still considered part of basic rights under common law.
international traditions and is applicable to all states. Similarly, Section 27 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand also prohibits all forms of discrimination.
“Going forward, the Thai government must focus on quickly and effectively enforcing the law. To protect the rights of people with diverse sexualities” and “Equal marriage is a fundamental factor to protect human dignity. And Thailand needs to protect these rights quickly and without discrimination.”
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