No, the landmark step Thailand's lower Houses of Parliament has
passed a marriage equality bill,
moving the country closer to becoming the third nation in
Asia to legalize same sex unions.
The Thailand's Constitutional Court had in 2020 ruled Talent's Can't
Manage law,
which only recognizes heterosexual couples,
was constitutional. It is also recommended that legislation should be
expanded to ensure the rights of other genders as well.
In December 2023, the Thai parliament in the first reading
approved four different draft bills on same-sex marriages,
including the one that was proposed by Prime Minister Swita
Thavisan's cabinet.
And it powers the committee to consolidate those into a
single draft.
Now the 500 member House of Representatives voted to pass
the marriage equality bill,
technically an amendment to the Civil and Commercial Court,
for the final reading. As many as about 400 lawmakers
backed the legislation,
while about ten others opposed it,
and five members either abstained or did not vote.
After a nearly a four hour long debate,
the bill will now require the approval from the Senate
and endorsement from the King before it becomes a law.
It can take effect within 120 days of royal approval
and the move with Holland's lawmakers to pass the legislation
to recognize same sex marriage.
Next time in the first Southeast Asian nation to guarantee
marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples,
and also the third Asian nation after Nepal and Taiwan
to do so.
Nathan and has for long been drawing same sex couples,
providing A vibrant social scene for locals and expatriates while
also targeting campaigns to attract LGBT travellers.
If the bill is endorsed,
then it would usher in a new era for the
country given the LGBTQ community members greater respect.
Equality and freedom of expressing oneself.
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