LGBT activists rally on Valentine’s Day in Bangkok to demand same-sex marriage rights

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A demonstration, led by political activist, Brahmasara “Fah” Viradhammajari and his partner Titat “Peter” Kuantrakul, was held at the CAT Telecom building in Bangkok today (Monday), when they intended to request a marriage license, which were being issued on Valentine’s Day.

 

The couple also displayed a rejection letter, issued by Bang Rak district office, which states that their marriage license request has not been granted, because Thai law only accepts marriage between a man and a woman.

 

Brahmasara said that they are upset by the decision, as they have tried very hard to get same-sex marriages officially recognised, noting that the government does not understand gender diversity.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/lgbt-activists-rally-on-valentines-day-in-bangkok-to-demand-same-sex-marriage-rights/

 

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[OneMoreFarang]

Fah and Titat - only in Thailand.

[Jingthing]

Happy to see this activism. They will need much more of that to move this issue forward. Just being polite and silent won't ever cut it

 

[Orinoco]

Most seem to be  better looking than the ones from the uk. 

 

 

[MarkmBha]

Love is love.

[OneMoreFarang]

30 minutes ago, MarkmBha said:

Love is love.

Correct, even without a legal document. 

[The Hammer2021]

I can see no reason why they shouldn't have to experience they same tedious, soul-destroying hell as the rest us-marriage..

[Jingthing]

6 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

I can see no reason why they shouldn't have to experience they same tedious, soul-destroying hell as the rest us-marriage..

It's not required to do. It's about equality in choices.

[Jingthing]

14 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Correct, even without a legal document. 

OK.

How about this then.

No marriage allowed except for same sex.

After all it doesn't matter yeah.

[The Hammer2021]

15 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

It's not required to do. It's about equality in choices.

Marriage is the only adventure open to the cowardly. Voltaire

 

I can see no reason why they shouldn't have to experience the same tedious, soul-destroying hell as the rest us. Why should they get off..

[ikke1959]

25 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Correct, even without a legal document. 

I wonder what would happen if they stripped the rights of a heterosexual marriage, as they have now.. wife/husband dead.. you are not family so no rights. Your partner in a hospital, you can't anything because you are no family, just a few things you don't need to worry about.. but samesex couples  have to accept??

[zzaa09]

Appears that Valentine's Day is a political conduit as well. 

 

It's all about the love.

Of course it is. 

[OneMoreFarang]

36 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

OK.

How about this then.

No marriage allowed except for same sex.

After all it doesn't matter yeah.

Fine with me, then I have another reason why I don't marry. Not that I need another reason because I won't marry. 

[The Hammer2021]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I wonder what would happen if they stripped the rights of a heterosexual marriage, as they have now.. wife/husband dead.. you are not family so no rights. Your partner in a hospital, you can't anything because you are no family, just a few things you don't need to worry about.. but samesex couples  have to accept??

Oh we would get used to it and adapt and adopt other legal mechanisms to cater to all our needs.

 

[daveAustin]

Hetero here, but it does seem a bit ironic Thailand being behind on this, beens as they’re generally accepting of anything goes, at a societal level at least. Perhaps face at play, but more bureaucratic silliness. Actually looking at a map (below), Asia in general is behind along with the usual suspects where freedom is an issue. 

 

wiki map
 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Appears that Valentine's Day is a political conduit as well. 

 

It's all about the love.

Of course it is. 

The love is real, the legality is lacking.

[Caldera]

Keep up the fight, eventually things will align in your favor. 

[Fairynuff]

Right wing military governments aren’t known for their liberal ideas, despite the fact that most of the population wouldn’t have an issue with equal marriage rights

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, Caldera said:

Keep up the fight, eventually things will align in your favor. 

Probably 50 years.

[orchis]

That's a basic right that should be granted without discussion.

[bert bloggs]

15 hours ago, MarkmBha said:

Love is love.

Correct,so just live together

[Jingthing]

What's not to like?

[schvonsky1]

14 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Hetero here, but it does seem a bit ironic Thailand being behind on this, beens as they’re generally accepting of anything goes, at a societal level at least. Perhaps face at play, but more bureaucratic silliness. Actually looking at a map (below), Asia in general is behind along with the usual suspects where freedom is an issue. 

 

wiki map
 

Best to stick with man and woman marrying it looks far more beautiful 

[Jingthing]

Just now, schvonsky1 said:

Best to stick with man and woman marrying it looks far more beautiful 

Don't look then. It no skin off your <deleted> if gay people can get married. Have a heart.

[Bluespunk]

7 minutes ago, schvonsky1 said:

Best to stick with man and woman marrying it looks far more beautiful 

Nonsense 

[Jingthing]

8 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Nonsense 

It obviously depends on the specific men and women. That said, a lot of homophobia is rooted in disgust. I find eating balut disgusting but if you want to eat it, enjoy!

[DaveE13]

27 minutes ago, schvonsky1 said:

Best to stick with man and woman marrying it looks far more beautiful 

Russian are you? 

[bkk6060]

What seems to be open minds with people such as Ladyboys being well accepted in society here, I don't get the issue with this.

 

[Jingthing]

3 minutes ago, DaveE13 said:

Russian are you? 

Or perhaps a Florida man. Don't say gay!

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, bkk6060 said:

What seems to be open minds with people such as Ladyboys being well accepted in society here, I don't get the issue with this.

 

Thailand is actually very conservative. Its one of the most religious countries in the world. Look beyond the superficial.