# Thailand Accepts Same-Sex Marriage Legally

> Thailand's new equal marriage law, which took effect on Thursday, grants same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, asset management, and medical decisions. The law, passed in…

Published: 2025-01-24 · Desk: Latest · Source: BBC News

Thailand’s new equal marriage law, which took effect on Thursday, marked a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights. Police officer Pisit "Kew" Sirihirunchai and his partner Chanatip "Jane" Sirihirunchai were among the first to register their union in a celebration at a Bangkok mall. The law, passed in June 2024 and endorsed by the Thai king, grants same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, asset management, and medical decisions. Although Thailand is progressive compared to other Asian nations, the road to marriage equality was long, with activists pushing for legal recognition for 18 years. The law removes gender-specific terms like "husband" and "wife" from the civil code, but challenges remain, such as surrogacy and legal recognition of gender identity. Still, couples like Pisit and Chanatip see it as a major milestone in building a future together.

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