Thailand to legalize same-sex marriage

A sign reading “สมรสเท่าเทียม” (equal marriage – a recurring slogan calling for same-sex marriage legalisation in Thailand) at Bangkok Pride 2022
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Only two Asian countries recognize same-sex marriages, but Thailand will be the next to give citizens marriage equality.

Thailand’s cabinet recently approved a bill that would legalize same-sex weddings. The amendment to the country’s laws will be submitted to the parliament this month.

The amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code will change the words “men and women” and “husband and wife” to “individuals” and “marriage partners.” The next step will be an amendment to the country’s pension fund law to recognize same-sex couples.

Only Taiwan and Nepal have granted same-sex couples equal rights currently.

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