Thailand's Same-Sex Marriage Law: What You Need to Know

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Thailand's historic same-sex marriage equality law came into force on Thursday

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Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia and third territory in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to legalize same-sex marriage

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Any LGBTQ couple over 18 years of age - of Thai or any other nationality - are eligible to marry in Thailand

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For foreign nationals, the rights depend on their immigration status in Thailand

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But same-sex marriage with a Thai national will not enable them to secure Thai citizenship yet

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Thai nationals have the same legal rights as people in a heterosexual marriage

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These include engagement, marriage registration, divorce, using their spouse's last name, joint management of assets, tax benefits etc

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Thai law still defines parents as a mother and a father, and many experts are concerned about the way officials might interpret the law

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