Nattawut Praises Srettha for Championing Marriage Equality

[webfact]

 

Thailand - Nattawut Saikua, an advisor to the Prime Minister, took to Facebook to reflect on Prime Minister Srettha "Pe Nid" Thavisin’s early support for marriage equality.

 

During the last election campaign, Srettha openly embraced the concept of equal marriage rights, showing a clear commitment to the cause.

 

To discuss this further, Nattawut arranged a meeting between Pe Nid and young activists involved in Bangkok Pride and other advocacy initiatives. They met at a shopping mall near Siam, where initial hesitations were quickly overcome, paving the way for open and heartfelt discussions.

 

Activists initially worried that Srettha might simply be paying lip service to the issue. Pe Nid, new to political gatherings, was also cautious. However, as the conversation unfolded, mutual sincerity emerged, leading to a hopeful and genuine exchange of ideas.

One activist asked, “If Pe Nid becomes Prime Minister, will he truly push for marriage equality?” Although Srettha has since left office, Thailand’s Marriage Equality Bill was indeed passed into law, reflecting the outcome of those conversations, reported Siam Rath.

 

Nattawut noted that current Prime Minister Ink shares a similar stance on this issue and has been engaging with activists as well. The activists expressed their gratitude to Srettha by organizing a gathering at a green space transformed into a rainbow garden at a Sansiri estate. Pe Nid’s supporters joined the event, which featured casual conversations, food, and drinks in a relaxed setting.

 

Veteran equality activist Aunt Lek voiced her appreciation, stating, “After all these years of fighting, I finally saw a leader like Prime Minister Srettha who had the courage and commitment to make it happen.”  

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

-- 2024-10-18

 

 

[ChrisY1]

Oh Nuttawut.....stop bending over for this clown...

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Marriage Equality Bill was indeed passed into law, reflecting the outcome of those conversations, reported Siam Rath.

 

But it's all gone very quite since, I haven't read anything on any gay marriages since.

Also what was that bit about they will not be the same as a man/woman marriage that was reported at the time ? 

[Tropicalevo]

Don't they look a lovely couple.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Oh Nuttawut.....stop bending over for this clown...

Op photo, wonder who's hand is where.

[CM Dad]

I am waiting to see how this will affect laws concerning marriage between foreign men and Thai women.  At present, a foreign man married to a Thai woman must have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank in his own name in order to receive a spousal visa and continue to extend it yearly.  A Thai man married to a foreign woman does not have to show any financial requirements.  This is not equality.  Will there be any financial requirements for same sex couples, or will the same rules apply for a Thai man married to a foreign man?  Will there actually be real marriage equality for all regardless of the sex of a person's spouse?  Hopefully, real marriage equality be the result.

[OneMoreFarang]

Does that mean that soon Nuttawut and Jatuporn will marry each other? 😉 

[mfd101]

6 hours ago, brianthainess said:

But it's all gone very quite since, I haven't read anything on any gay marriages since.

The legislation doesn't come in to effect till next January.

[DaddyWarbucks]

8 hours ago, CM Dad said:

I am waiting to see how this will affect laws concerning marriage between foreign men and Thai women.  At present, a foreign man married to a Thai woman must have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank in his own name in order to receive a spousal visa and continue to extend it yearly.  A Thai man married to a foreign woman does not have to show any financial requirements.  This is not equality.  Will there be any financial requirements for same sex couples, or will the same rules apply for a Thai man married to a foreign man?  Will there actually be real marriage equality for all regardless of the sex of a person's spouse?  Hopefully, real marriage equality be the result.

Don't hold your breath on that one, CM Dad.

That's the way it should be, but hey, TIT.

[daveAustin]

13 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Don't they look a lovely couple.

Smiling donkey defo the receiver. 

[john donson]

equality for thais only

 

for farangs, maybe in 100 years...

[Aussie999]

On 10/18/2024 at 2:08 PM, CM Dad said:

I am waiting to see how this will affect laws concerning marriage between foreign men and Thai women.  At present, a foreign man married to a Thai woman must have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank in his own name in order to receive a spousal visa and continue to extend it yearly.  A Thai man married to a foreign woman does not have to show any financial requirements.  This is not equality.  Will there be any financial requirements for same sex couples, or will the same rules apply for a Thai man married to a foreign man?  Will there actually be real marriage equality for all regardless of the sex of a person's spouse?  Hopefully, real marriage equality be the result.

" 400,000 baht in a Thai bank in his own name in order to receive a spousal visa and continue to extend it yearly," or show/prove 40,000 baht minimum/month as income.