Same-sex marriage is a topic that comes up each year for the Thai government to consider. Whilst same-sex marriage is currently not allowed in Thailand, other countries do recognize same-sex marriage. So what does this mean for same-sex couples in Thailand? The legal questions raised are complicated, but there is always a solution for those in the LBGTQ community in Thailand. The lawyers and staff at Thailand Family Law Partners (TFL) are here to help you.

What can you do if you are in a same-sex relationship with someone in Thailand and would like to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in Thailand? Whilst you cannot register a marriage at the district office, there are other legal ways to establish legal rights here in Thailand. For example, Thailand Family Law Partners (TFL) can help you to gain legal rights over a child you plan to have, through insemination or other means. This way, should anything ever happen to your partner, you will have legal rights to take care of your baby.

The same is true of other rights for same-sex couples in Thailand, including property rights. Currently, if you are in a same-sex relationship in Thailand, should something happen to your partner, you will not receive any of your partner’s assets, and they may go to family members who your partner did not want them to go to, leaving you with nothing. It is always best to set up a legal framework for this in Thailand, so that you can make plans for the future of your relationship and family.

If you are in a same-sex relationship in Thailand, or if you have married in the UK, US, or other country that recognizing same-sex marriage but are concerned about your legal rights in Thailand, please contact Thailand Family Law Partners (TFL) to discuss your situation. We will propose a plan for you that will provide you with the same rights in Thailand as you would have in other countries.

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