On January 23, 2025, Thailand entered into force a new law that legalizes same -sex marriages. This was reported by the media with reference to the royal decree published the day before.
The law makes important amendments to the Civil Code of Thailand, which regulates the issues of marriage, their termination and management of common property of spouses. In particular, instead of the traditional terms "man" and "woman", the text of the document now uses gender -neutral terms "one side" and "the other side".
On the day of the law in the capital of the country, Bangkok, a large -scale ceremony, which thousands of couples will be able to formally register their relationship. This is a historical event for the region, because Thailand became the first state of Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriages.
The decision of Thailand's authorities emphasizes the importance of recognizing equal rights for all citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation. This step is expected to have a significant impact on public opinion and will contribute to the further struggle for the rights of LGBTK+ communities in other countries in the region.
