Female Title Act B.E. 2551 (2008)
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Be it, therefore, enacted by the King, by and with the advice and consent of the National Legislative Council, as follows:
Section 1. This Act is called the “Female Title Act, B.E. 2551 (2008)”
Section 2. This Act shall come into force after the expiration of one hundred and twenty days from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.
Section 3. This Act does not affect the use of female title in other manner as prescribed by law.
Section 4. Female person of 15 years old or more and has not registered marriage shall use the title of “Miss”.
Section 5. Female person who has registered marriage can use the title of “Missus” or “Miss” voluntarily by informing the Registrar, in accordance with the law on family registration.
Section 6. For female person who has registered marriage but later such marriage ceased, she can use the title of “Missus” or “Miss” voluntarily by informing the Registrar, in accordance with the law on family registration.
Section 7. The Minister of Interior, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of the Social Development and Human Security shall have charge and control of the execution of this Act.
Countersigned by
General Surayud Chulanont
Prime Minister
Disclaimer: This English translation is provided for general understanding only and has no legal authority.
In case of any discrepancy, the official Thai version, as published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette, shall prevail.