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.

“The bill represents a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand,” Panyaphon Phiphatkhunarnon, founder of Love Foundation – an NGO campaigning for LGBTQ+ equality in Thailand – told CNN.

“The potential impact of this bill is immense. It would not only change the lives of countless couples but also contribute to a more just and equitable society for all.”

The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including rights related to inheritance, adoption and health care decision-making.

“Beyond the legal implications, the passage of this bill would send a powerful message of acceptance and inclusion,” Panyaphon said.

“It would inspire the younger generation to come out and live their lives authentically, it would showcase Thailand as a progressive and inclusive country – attracting tourists and businesses … and will foster a culture change where LGBTQ+ individuals feel accepted and supported.”

Bangkok residents Pokpong Jitjaiyai and Watit Benjamonkolchai say they plan to get married as soon as the law is passed.

“When I was young, people said people like us couldn’t have a family, can’t have children, so marriage was impossible,” Pokpong told CNN. “Over 10 years ago, we could not live together the way we are now. We could never be our true selves, the way it is now… and now I can freely say that I am gay.”

Pokpong said he hopes the marriage equality bill will start a “domino effect” in other countries.

“I want the people around the world see how love is. Love is love,” he said.

The marriage equality bill was supported by all the major parties and marks a significant step in cementing the country’s reputation as one of the friendliest in the region toward gay, lesbian and transgender people.

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk?Date=20240618&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1718700438&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads

End time signs. Harder times ahead, the world is heading to destructions

Why would I abandon a soft succulent wet juicy pussy and eloquent standing breast that God created for man to enjoy.. and go after my fellow strong hairy gorilla pako looking ass.

E get some kpekus you go fvck,,, u go just dey thank God for life.

Gaybriels dey try o.

When name of place na Bangkok instead of Bang hen, hen too sweet to bang na, even Amaka no go disappoint me, though Folake don already dey for the night

Mad people everywhere

Progress for their country

WTF . WTF

Y'all mean every god-damned nyash-wiper in Thailand has been given the go ahead to wipe any male nyash without being arrested?

WTF man . No matter how Peter nyash go big reach,e can never enter my eyes....

Wetin do Ngozi soft nyash?

Iron dey knack iron...what a shame

Thailand has high rate of transgenders AKA "ladyboys" as they call it so this of no surprise to me

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This is weird

Bo

Once you descend this hole you're not coming back
Watch as other forms of madness start festering like the sick Western societies.
Now you'll start seeing those useless gay scenes that do not add anything to the story but to push their agenda

If I jam any people wey be gay, man and man, I fit use my 'KALA' shoot dem for head. like WTF, what is your plan in this life?, why are you GAY? why deviate from the ORDER of nature?

I no even get strength to ask dem question, I will shoot dem straight up

I HATE that word 'GAY'.

their headache

Godforbid

iampeterben:


Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk?Date=20240618&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1718700438&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads

Ndi eriri Eric. Their government is just seek in the head. Abomination

disgusting

Pastor Righteousness, over to you. We are waiting........

This is foolishness

The world capital of transgender people, I'm not surprised about this news.

Are we really surprised? One can't differentiate between the males and females there. I believe they are called Lady boys

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The black sheep of the Asian continent

Sold out to the devil.

Chai..







Later on, all those things will become normal - even in the geographical entity called Naijay-Area.


It's only a matter of time.


Only God knows what will happen in 500 years time.

You leave me speechless 😶 😶 😶