130 out of 152 members of Thailand’s Senate supported the equality bill and became the third country after Nepal and Taiwan to allow same sex marriage.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Thailand passes same sex marriage bill.
- 130 out of 152 members of Thailand’s senate supported it.
- Thailand became the third country after Nepal and Taiwan to allow same sex marriage.
After Taiwan and Nepal, Thailand will be the third country in Asia to allow same-sex marriage.
The Bill of Equality also grants full legal, financial, and medical rights to individuals of all genders. This has changed the Civil and Commercial Code by replacing terminologies like “men and women” and “husband and wife” with “individuals” or “marriage partners.”
This bill was passed by the House of Representatives during the last parliamentary session that ended in April.
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Pushing for marriage equality has been difficult due to past conservative governments as well as state organizations that have made it hard to convince legislators or civil servants about change.
“Today we celebrate another significant milestone in the journey of our Equal Marriage Bill,” Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in a post on X. “We will continue our fight for social rights for all people regardless of their status.”
Today we celebrate another significant milestone in the journey of our Equal Marriage Bill. I am proud of the collective effort of all stakeholders which reiterates the power of “unity in diversity” of the Thai society. We will continue our fight for social rights for all people… pic.twitter.com/QPtUqBNXyc
— Srettha Thavisin (@Thavisin) June 18, 2024Long struggle over same sex marriage bill
For a long time, Thailand has been known as a country that accepts LGBTQ people and many public opinion polls have shown that there is massive backing for marriage equality in the country.
“I am extremely pleased to see how we have grown,” added Chotika Hlengpeng, one of the participants in Bangkok’s Pride March which attracted thousands of attendants in early June.
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Although it is supported by the majority of Thais, much of predominantly Buddhist Thailand remains conservative and traditional in its outlook.
However, LGBTQ individuals are still vocal about experiencing prejudice and having difficulties accessing various services.
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