Scheduled for parliamentary consideration on Thursday, the legislation aims to grant identical legal rights to same-sex marriages, mirroring those of heterosexual unions.

The Move Forward Party, particularly MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat, applauds this development, noting the bill's potential to rectify the current disparities in legal rights for LGBTQ+ couples. In addition to the government's proposal, parliament will review two alternative bills advocating similar recognition for same-sex partnerships.

The drive for marriage equality, also supported by civil society initiatives, underscores Thailand's efforts to champion LGBTQ+ rights, particularly as the nation aspires to host the international WorldPride event.

Previous attempts to legislate civil unions for same-sex couples stalled last year, but the Move Forward Party remains committed to achieving genuine marriage equality, criticizing a former civil partnership proposal for offering limited rights.