Family Law

Divorce In Thailand With A Foreign Marriage Certificate
Family Law

Divorce in Thailand with a Foreign Marriage Certificate

Divorcing in Thailand is possible even if your marriage was registered abroad. Whether you are a foreign couple married outside Thailand or a Thai-foreigner couple with a foreign marriage certificate, Thai courts provide a legal process to dissolve the marriage. The steps will depend on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested, and whether you meet certain jurisdictional requirements.

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Same-Sex Marriage Registration in Thailand: A Complete Guide

On January 23, 2025, Thailand made history. It became the first Southeast Asian country and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The law is called the Amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code Act (No. 24) B.E. 2567 (2024) and was published on September 24, 2024. This important law gives same-sex couples the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples, affirming their civil partnership. It is a big step forward for LGBTQ+ rights. This follows decades of advocacy, making Thailand the 38th country globally to recognize marriage equality. The new law facilitates the process of Same-Sex Marriage Registration in Thailand.

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