webfact Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 By Cod Satrusayang The Constitutional Court on Tuesday said it would move its ruling on marriage equality to December prompting a viral hashtag and online criticism. The ruling has been postponed multiple times by the Constitutional Court since it was due to make a decision on the case in 2017. While the majority of parliament, including those on both sides of the aisle, support marriage equality, the court has so far been unwilling to rule in favour of same-sex marriage. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/33311/court-decision-to-push-back-marriage-equality-ruling-goes-viral-prompts-criticism/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2021-09-29 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 As if it is some moral issue with male entertainment venues in major cities and 10's of thousand unenforced working girls in the country. Who cares grow up and get with the 21st century. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 Delaying is the word in Thailand. Why is it so difficult to come to verdict? It seems very clear that what is asked should be checked at the constitution. Why does that take 5almost 5 years to complete? Why no explanation of the delay?? Thailand is known for the gay community and should be an example for Asia and the world to show that gay people have rights too... Yes, a law, a civil union bill or samesex marriage is needed here in Thailand because as there are no ways to do legal actions in case of death or decisions of life and death. Only family is allowed to make these decisions. I know that many gay people are banned by there family because they don't accept it... so please make decision we are waiting already so long 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alyx Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 I was under the impression that marriage had never been on the table but rather some kind of Civil Union. Sincerely December is not that far away and ... I am pretty sure that they are waiting for the reopening of the country coinciding with the high season to make their announcement and attract the newlywed gay couples from around the world encouraging them to flock in masses to the Land of the Free ( free quarantine included of course ) 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, alyx said: Sincerely December is not that far away 57 minutes ago, webfact said: since it was due to make a decision on the case in 2017. And in December it will be delayed until next year...... The old cronies just cannot bring themselves to join the 20th Century. Never mind the 21st! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Tropicalevo said: And in December it will be delayed until next year...... The old cronies just cannot bring themselves to join the 20th Century. Never mind the 21st! I was being sarcastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 If the law is passed would gay marriage then have the same visa rights as "normal" marriage extension? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 I think that there is no objection against the same sex marriage, but they are not willing to announce that. I believe the Government doesn't want it yet and I think they will try first to pass the Civil Union Bill. After a few years the will revive it and than a original marriage will be possible.. The people in charge are too old. They don't see the opportunities that will bring a samesex marriage to Thailand. Think about all the weddings of foreigners with or without a Thai on a beach and a party. A economic booster as Thailand is known for its acceptance in gays. But ........ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said: If the law is passed would gay marriage then have the same visa rights as "normal" marriage extension? Who knows....that will probably take another 10 years to sort out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: I think that there is no objection against the same sex marriage, but they are not willing to announce that. I believe the Government doesn't want it yet and I think they will try first to pass the Civil Union Bill. After a few years the will revive it and than a original marriage will be possible.. The people in charge are too old. They don't see the opportunities that will bring a samesex marriage to Thailand. Think about all the weddings of foreigners with or without a Thai on a beach and a party. A economic booster as Thailand is known for its acceptance in gays. But ........ As mentioned above, the Cicil Union is on the table...not the Marriage. And the latter will never be voted if the Civil Union is adopted. As for your remark regarding the economic perk I might say that this is a small niche and looking back to what has happened in the last couple 17 months, I do doubt that this is a valid point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 I agree with it all, why should the heterosexuals be the only ones to suffer ............LOL 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Geoffggi said: I agree with it all, why should the heterosexuals be the only ones to suffer ............LOL Gay people are always gay LOL.. As dr John Gray wrote Men are from Mars Women from Venus... Gay people don't have that difference LOL For me it is no suffering happily, but a need in case something happens to me. I don't have any family and my partner is now not allowed to do anything. Of course we hired a lawyer but still it could stay problematic. Easiest way to solve the problems is a legal status. Civil Union or marriage I don't care.. but it keeps on going............. delaying and delaying Edited September 29, 2021 by ikke1959 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said: If the law is passed would gay marriage then have the same visa rights as "normal" marriage extension? I should think so. Otherwise what's the point? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatFingies Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Look at the west. Run by all sorts of freaks promoting this garbage. Good for Thailand. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: I should think so. Otherwise what's the point? If a farang woman marries a Thai man she doesn't need income/money in back. What about a farang male marrying a male Thai? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatFingies Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: If a farang woman marries a Thai man she doesn't need income/money in back. What about a farang male marrying a male Thai? Need 1 million baht in your bank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 27 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: I should think so. Otherwise what's the point? Love? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 6 hours ago, webfact said: While the majority of parliament, including those on both sides of the aisle, support marriage equality, the court has so far been unwilling to rule in favour of same-sex marriage Influences from above getting involved in a court decision? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I agree with the court. Marriage should be between a man and a woman. Given that you can live with whom you like there is no longer any need too be married. Personally I would rather the courts did away with the institution of marriage altogether. There is no need for marriage these days. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: I agree with the court. Marriage should be between a man and a woman. Given that you can live with whom you like there is no longer any need too be married. Personally I would rather the courts did away with the institution of marriage altogether. There is no need for marriage these days. Than they should change laws too. Probably you are not aware that if one of the partner dies the family of the deceased is in charge, because there is no relationship according to the law. But if your family doesn't accept the relationship and maybe don't have contact with them anymore, or if you don,t have parents or brothers and sisters anymore, who will be in charge? someone you hardly know? Because you partner doesn't exist nowadays in the law. Same for you are unable to give permission for treatment by a disease or accident. Only the lawful partner or family can do that... Imagine if it is life threating and they have find family and give permission, because again, the law doesn't allow the partner not to do it. That are very existing problems and a marriage or Civil Union Bill could change that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said: Love? Well that's the point of getting married. But what's the point of changing the law if same-sex spouses don't get the same rights? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfu Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 A lot of empty talking. Marriage should be private matter exactly as in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Feet must be very sore from kicking that can down the road since 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 This dish has been on the back burner so long that ... Fill in the Blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted September 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 hours ago, LeatFingies said: Look at the west. Run by all sorts of freaks promoting this garbage. Good for Thailand. Maybe Thailand doesn't want its social policies to be controlled by backwards bigots like in Uganda, Russia, and Hungary. Sooner or later marriage equality IS coming to Thailand. The only question is when. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I compare this to Norway's decision to deport a kid who was legally adopted in Thailand to the way the Thai institutions attitude to gay marriage or civil union. Someone legally in a civil union, in their home country is not in a civil union here. How about marriage. Is a marriage in Saudi Arabia recognised here...one in Mali, Seychelles, New Zealand...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, olfu said: Marriage should be private matter exactly as in reality. Marriage is not private, not has it ever been. Reading the Banns 3 weeks in a row, witnesses to the wedding...etc, etc. Matter of Public record in the Register Office...Private my <deleted>... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitom Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 8 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said: If the law is passed would gay marriage then have the same visa rights as "normal" marriage extension? My first thought also, Can I divorce my wife and marry a thai man , then i would have no financial requirements for a visa? then i can be a thai citizen in 3 years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff56 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Where I come from, it's called "kicking the can". It's a fun game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, thaitom said: My first thought also, Can I divorce my wife and marry a thai man , then i would have no financial requirements for a visa? then i can be a thai citizen in 3 years ? If you intend to marry for such reasons that is fraud. As far as immigration rules when Thailand legalizes same sex marriage or starts with a lesser civil union scheme its impossible to know yet. Edited September 29, 2021 by Jingthing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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