The Minister of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the need to address LGBTQ+ issues and revealed readiness to consult with relevant agencies to adjust passport name titles according to legal provisions.
On 10 March 2026, Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke about measures to assist LGBTQ+ individuals facing travel difficulties abroad due to name titles in their documents not matching their current appearance and gender identity. The Ministry is aware of the concerns and impacts on LGBTQ+ people during immigration checks both domestically and internationally, affirming that this matter can be understood and coordinated with the relevant agencies.
"We are aware of this issue and can coordinate with immigration authorities to review the details of administrative regulations to identify any obstacles, since Thailand has already recognized this matter," Mr. Sihasak stated.
When asked about concerns that changing name titles to match gender identity might affect international travel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs clearly confirmed that once legal status changes, official documents must be updated accordingly. If legal recognition of name title changes according to gender identity is properly granted, Thai passports must reflect this information consistently. Individuals who change their status will need to apply for new passports to keep their information current and compliant with legal requirements.