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When will the changes to the Marriage Act be published and go into effect in Thailand?

Marriage Act Marriage Equality Royal Gazette Law Changes Thailand Legal Updates

Sep 4, 2024

2 years ago

Daniel ******

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Hi All,

has there seen any update on when the change to the Marriage Act (Marriage Equality) will be published in the Royal Gazette and the law go into affect?

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The Marriage Act concerning Marriage Equality in Thailand has not yet been published in the Royal Gazette. Once it is published, the law will come into effect 120 days later, meaning it likely won't be law until at least next year.

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Robbie ********

What change ?

2 years ago

Brandon ************

I don't believe it's been published yet. Once published it goes into effect 120 days later. So it will be at least next year before it's actually law.

2 years ago

Daniel ******

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@Brandon ***********

Thanks - that's what I had been tracking. Couldn't find any info about the Royal Gazette publishing time line, or line up anywhere. Just the 120 days from posting.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

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I don't think there is a timeline. It needs to be approved by the king first. It'll be published shortly after that

2 years ago

Daniel ******

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We are starting to work on getting our US Marriage license translated, does it need to be done by a certain agency, company? We are reaching out to the Royal Embassy as well.

2 years ago

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