#marriage equality in thailand

[waitmyturtles]

Looks like the Thai government is trying to strategize to have same-sex marriage legalized before Pride. I’m a weirdo that loves these kinds of political machinations to maximize timing — I hope it works out.

[respectthepetty]

*pause show*

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE BITCHES IN THE BACK

[happypotato48]

i'm currently watching the hearing for marriage equality and holy fudge, after reading the timeline history of marriage equality in thailand i really want to choke all these old homophobic fucks who made us wait this long for this bill to even get to the senate.

[hallowpen]

I'm confused about the whole thailand marriage equality thing. Is it legal or not? Because people are saying it is but then I saw a post saying it's being debated in the senate on the 2nd and "fingers crossed." So it's not legal? I'm lost.

So...I think where the mixed messages are coming from are the folks that have an understanding of the Thai legislative process vs those who don't. Yes, the bill was passed in the lower house and the process dictates that it must now be approved by the (more conservative) upper house/senate before it can be signed into law by the king. However, it is highly unlikely that the upper house is going to vote against it. Why? Because if they did, it could and would go back to vote in the lower house which (given the overwhelming majority that voted to approve the bill in the first place) would have the numbers to bypass the upper house's decision anyway. And once a bill makes it past parliament, it's extremely rare for it not to receive royal approval. (Plus there are other courses of action that could be taken should that very rare instance occur anyway). What this means is that the marriage equality bill is essentially ensured to pass, though it is not technically officially legal yet. So really it's a matter of fingers crossed that this all goes smoothly and the bill is passed as soon as possible instead of having to prolong it any further.

@waitmyturtles posted this, which gives a bit more detail on how the process works! (Thank you!!! They have some other great references regarding Thai marriage equality that they've posted as well!) I'm pretty sure the question was in response to a post they made anyway hehe 🤍🤍🤍

[manogirl]

Will never not love a show going hard for marriage equality. I don't care how they do it, I just love that they do it. Laws of Attraction REALLY did not have go there, but they did, and I will fucking take it. Also Charn's wedding outfit was incredible two thumbs up no notes.

[zimmbzon]

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[reasonsforhope]

"Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.

The bill passed its final reading with the approval of 400 of the 415 members of the House of Representatives in attendance, with 10 voting against it, two abstaining and three not voting.

Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity but has struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law. Thai society largely holds conservative values, and members of the LGBTQ+ community say they face discrimination in everyday life. The government and state agencies are also historically conservative, and advocates for gender equality have had a hard time pushing lawmakers and civil servants to accept change.

[Note: As always, worth noting that all of those things can be said about the US and plenty of Western countries too. The West isn't magically non-homophobic.]

The bill now goes to the Senate, which rarely rejects any legislation that passes the lower house, and then to the king for royal endorsement. This would make Thailand the first country or region in Southeast Asia to pass such a law and the third in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal.

The bill amends the Civil and Commercial Code to change the words “men and women” and “husband and wife” to “individuals” and “marriage partners.” It would open up access to full legal, financial and medical rights for LGBTQ+ couples...

The new government led by Pheu Thai, which took office last year, has made marriage equality one of its main goals."

-via AP News, March 27, 2024

[pharawee]

Members of the House of Representatives join together in loud applause in the conference room. After passing the equal marriage law, it is prepared to be forwarded to the Senate. [source: The Standard]

Thailand’s lower house passed, on Wednesday, the Marriage Equality Bill which will make it the first country in South East Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The vote sailed through with a landslide 399 for and only 10 against, effectively bypassing any potential upper house veto.

The bill’s passage is a significant victory for LGBTQ+ advocacy groups in Thailand, who have been campaigning for marriage equality for years. It represents not just a legal change, but a profound statement of inclusion and acceptance in a society known for its vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community. [source: Thai Enquirer]

[poetry-protest-pornography]

GO THAILAND, GO!

[intersectionalpraxis]

It still needs approval from the Senate and royal endorsement to become law, but experts are saying that by the end of 2024 Thailand will officially become the first South East Asian country to recognize 'same-sex unions.'

400 of the 415 lawmakers present approved this bill, and will give couples equals rights for marital tax savings, inheriting property to giving medical consent for partners during treatments if someone is unconscious/etc.

This is a historic moment and I'm sure many couples will be registering their marriages soon. This is wonderful news 🇹🇭🌈

[waitmyturtles]

This tweet fully explains the family rearing rights that LGBTQ+ advocates are seeking in Thailand, along with the ratification of the marriage equality bill. Same-sex couples can adopt, but they are referred to as “father and mother” on legal documents. Advocates are seeking gender neutral terminology.

(Source)

[respectthepetty]

I think the Thai gays have an agenda

Because I haven't watched one show from them this year that didn't mention Thailand not supporting marriage equality

I support this agenda!

[heretherebedork]

GMMTV 🤝 Marriage Equality in Thailand

[macleod]

Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved an amendment to its civil code to allow same-sex marriage, with an expectation for the draft to be submitted to Parliament next month.

Karom Polpornklang, a deputy government spokesperson, said the amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code will change the words “men and women” and “husband and wife” to “individuals” and “marriage partners” for same-sex couples to be able to receive the same rights that heterosexual couples receive.

He said the law would guarantee the right to form a family in a relationship between same-sex couples, adding that the next step will be an amendment to the pension fund law to recognize same-sex couples as well.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters that the draft law is expected to be proposed to Parliament on Dec. 12. If it becomes law after Parliament’s approval and King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s endorsement, Thailand will be the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage.

Source: AP News, November 21, 2023

[placetneplacet]

“Will we get married?”

[thisonelikesaliens]

Update on Thailand's marriage equality bill:

Reporting by Panu Wongcha-um; Editing by Martin Petty

BANGKOK, March 27 (Reuters) - Thailand's lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed a marriage equality bill at the final reading, in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions.

The bill now requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from the king before it becomes law. It had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was passed by 400 of the 415 lawmakers present, with 10 voting against it.

"We did this for all Thai people to reduce disparity in society and start creating equality," Danuphorn Punnakanta, chairman of the parliamentary committee on the draft bill, told lawmakers ahead of the reading.

"I want to invite you all to make history."

The passing of the bill marks a significant step towards cementing Thailand's position as one of Asia's most liberal societies on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, with openness and free-wheeling attitudes coexisting with traditional, conservative Buddhist values.

Thailand has long been a draw for same-sex couples, with a vibrant LGBT social scene for locals and expatriates, and targeted campaigns to attract LGBT travellers.

The bill could take effect within 120 days of royal approval. Thailand would follow Taiwan and Nepal in becoming the first places in Asia to legalise same-sex unions.

The legislation has been more than a decade in the making, with delays due to political upheaval and disagreement on what approaches to take and what should be included in the bill.

The Constitutional Court had in 2020 ruled Thailand's current marriage law, which only recognises heterosexual couples, was constitutional, recommending legislation be expanded to ensure rights of other genders.

Parliament in December approved four different draft bills on same-sex marriage in the first reading and tasked a committee to consolidate those into a single draft.

(source)