Thailand’s government will table a gender recognition bill in October, after years of pressure from trans people trying to secure their rights.
However the proposals from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security only covers specific categories. As a result it may leave behind non-binary and intersex people.
As such, it appears to follow a similar pattern to the Thai government’s civil partnership bill. The country’s cabinet approved the bill last month.
However, they disappointed many by offering same-sex couples similar rights to heterosexuals but falling short of legislating for same-sex marriage. Trans Thais: Visible but not protected Many consider Thailand to be one of the most LGBT+ friendly countries in Asia.