What impact will the legal recognition of gay marriage in Thailand have on spousal visas and when are changes expected to take effect?

With the recent move towards legal recognition of gay marriage in Thailand, there are questions regarding its implications for spousal visas. Thai legal experts indicate that following the king's signing of the law, it may take at least 120 days for the changes to be implemented, with potential further delays. The law must first pass through the Senate and receive royal endorsement before it can be published in the Royal Gazette, signaling its legal status. After publication, there will be an additional waiting period before it becomes law. Some users have raised concerns about how this might affect citizenship requirements, particularly as the current immigration rules tend to favor foreign women married to Thai men. However, there is optimism about the opportunities this will create for same-sex couples regarding visa applications.