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House panel allows same-sex foreign couples to register civil partnership in Thailand

13 Sept 06:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's House committee amended the Civil Partnership Bill, enabling same-sex foreign couples to register their partnership in Thailand without requiring one partner to be a Thai national.
The deletion of the nationality clause aims to boost tourism by opening registration to all non-Thai same-sex couples.
The Civil Partnership Bill grants registered partners rights similar to straight couples, including child adoption, inheritance, and joint asset management, though it does not legally recognize their union as marriage.
A separate Marriage Equality Bill, also endorsed, proposes full marriage registration regardless of gender, redefining marriage as a union between "a person and another person" to ensure equal rights.

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.