Move Forward Commits to Marriage Equality Law

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has pledged to advocate for the enactment of an equal marriage law in Thailand before the country hosts the prestigious WorldPride event in 2028, as part of efforts to champion LGBTQ rights and promote inclusivity.

 

Pita made the announcement during a publicity campaign held at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center, where he aimed to generate awareness for Bangkok Pride 2023, scheduled for June 4.

 

Highlighting the significance of the upcoming event, the MFP leader emphasized that it would not be limited to a single day, but feature a series of related activities aimed at fostering public understanding and acceptance of gender and religious equality. He further stressed his party’s commitment to collaborating with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to host WorldPride 2028, reaffirming Thailand’s dedication to embracing diversity.

 

The equal marriage bill is among the 45 proposals integrated into the memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently signed by the eight coalition parties. This agreement commits the MFP government, which is yet to be formed, to prioritize the passage of these bills through parliament.

 

By pledging to push for an equal marriage law, MFP aims to ensure that same-sex couples have the legal recognition and rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples. Such legislation would represent a significant milestone in advancing LGBTQ rights in Thailand, fostering an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for all citizens.

 

by Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230530134121946

 

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[flyingtlger]

"Move Forward Commits to Marriage Equality Law" LMAO!

 

Equality?  Equality doesn't exit in Thailand.....
 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, flyingtlger said:

"Move Forward Commits to Marriage Equality Law" LMAO!

 

Equality?  Equality doesn't exit in Thailand.....
 

At the moment.. MFP have stated they will change things.

[ikke1959]

Still 5 years to go instead that they promised to arrange it in the first 100 days... Too long again for something that is already more than 10 years on the table... Delaying it with 5 years  shameful because how many commitees have been looking in it? Now start again from scratch?

[newnative]

Great!

[nahkit]

If they want marriage equality perhaps they should start at the very top and give the spouse of a Thai woman the same rights as the spouse of a Thai man?

[John Drake]

3 hours ago, nahkit said:

If they want marriage equality perhaps they should start at the very top and give the spouse of a Thai woman the same rights as the spouse of a Thai man?

Precisely this. But if somebody asks them, I bet all you hear is spluttering and choking. 

[Pouatchee]

6 hours ago, nahkit said:

If they want marriage equality perhaps they should start at the very top and give the spouse of a Thai woman the same rights as the spouse of a Thai man?

you do realise that would mean falang men married to thai women would get same rights falkang women married to thai men, right? meaning no 400 000 bht in the bank. anything else, i cannot think of

[nahkit]

16 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

you do realise that would mean falang men married to thai women would get same rights falkang women married to thai men, right? meaning no 400 000 bht in the bank. anything else, i cannot think of

A foreign woman married to a Thai national can apply for Thai citizenship after one year of marriage which would allow them to work, stay indefinitely and own property and inherit any assets.

 

 

[Jingthing]

Something's fishy about this.

A goal of 2028?
They aren't even in power yet and they're talking so long term about what is going to happen in say 2027?

I wouldn't bet the house on this.

Promises are free.

If they're serious there is no reason they can't act on this quickly IF they do form a government.