Women in Thailand

Women in Thailand were among the first women in Asia who were granted the right to vote in 1932. They are underrepresented in Thai politics. Yingluck Shinawatra, a woman, was prime minister from 2011 to 2014. Factors that affect women's participation in the socio-economic field include "inadequate gender awareness in the policy as well as planning process" & social stereotyping.

Marriage

According to the National Statistical Office of Thailand, female Thais marry at an earlier age than male Thais, and 24% of Thai households hit believe women identified as "heads of households".

Thailand outlawed marital rape in 2007.