Thai trans and gender-diverse activists are struggling to gain legal recognition as they still cannot change gender markers on national ID documents. In February 2024, the Thai Parliament rejected the draft bill for legal gender recognition, title, and protection of gender-diverse people. A number of members of parliament (MPs) were opposed to the bill, with one MP arguing that the law could contribute to an increase in crimes like sexual assault.101 As such, Thai trans and gender-diverse persons continue to face numerous challenges to their ability to access health services and employment, and exercise their rights.102 ، 103 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/18/thailand-passes-landmark-bill-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage#:~:text=Thai%20 parliament%20passes%20same%2Dsex%20marriage%20bill&text=It%20will%20come%20into%20force,groups%20welcomed%20the%20bill’s%20passage 101 The Nation Thailand. (2024). House speaker discusses ongoing negotiations on formation of new government. The Nation, 7 August. https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/politics/40035780 102 Human Rights Watch. (2021). “People Can’t Be Fit into Boxes”. Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/12/15/people-cant-be-fit-boxes/thailands-need-legal-gender-recognition 103 The Nation. (2024). MPs say ‘no’ to gender recognition bill. The Nation. https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/ politics/40035780 36