TotallyOz Posted June 18 Posted June 18 Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Tuesday, with supporters calling it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.” The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of passing the bill following a final reading, with 130 senators voting in favor. Only four members opposed the bill. The bill still requires endorsement from the king before marriage equality can become reality in Thailand, but this process is considered a formality. The law will then come into effect 120 days after it is published in the royal gazette. The result of the vote means that Thailand will become only the third place in Asia to allow for marriage equality after Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019 and Nepal in 2023. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk/index.html Ruthrieston, KeepItReal, tm_nyc and 1 other 4 Quote
zombie Posted June 19 Posted June 19 So as a foreigner living in Thailand when the law becomes reality, I can marry my Thai boyfriend? If so what are the advantages and disadvantages that arise from such a marriage? Quote
thaiophilus Posted June 19 Posted June 19 You don't just marry him, you marry his entire family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of that? Lucky and Pantherz 2 Quote
TotallyOz Posted June 19 Author Posted June 19 Marriage is not for everyone. But, some love it. I have loved it a few times in my life and maybe give it another go. Lucky 1 Quote
vinapu Posted June 19 Posted June 19 3 hours ago, zombie said: So as a foreigner living in Thailand when the law becomes reality, I can marry my Thai boyfriend? If so what are the advantages and disadvantages that arise from such a marriage? advantage - finally you are married disadvantage - unfortunately you are married Pantherz, zombie and floridarob 1 2 Quote
floridarob Posted June 19 Posted June 19 3 hours ago, TotallyOz said: . I have loved it a few times in my life and maybe give it another go. So that's how marriage works.... TotallyOz and vinapu 2 Quote
reader Posted June 20 Posted June 20 From The Nation After four years of arguments and counter-arguments, same-sex couples finally get the right to wed. But why did it take so long? The historic push for Thailand's Equal Marriage Law has succeeded, making it the first ASEAN country to legalise marriage for same-sex couples, and granting them the same rights as opposite-sex spouses. However, the road to the LGBTQ+ community's true celebration during Pride Month has been fraught with challenges, including societal understanding and legislative hurdles. Continues at https://www.nationthailand.com/news/policy/40038967 vinapu 1 Quote
