Thailand's First Equal Marriage: A Step Towards a Better World

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Bangkok celebrated its first official same-sex marriage under the new Marriage Equality law, marking a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand. The event was part of the "Marriage Equality Day," held at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, and marked the beginning of nationwide marriage registrations for LGBTQ+ couples.

 

The ceremony was a collaborative effort between various governmental and private organisations, including the Foundation for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Rights and Justice, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and several ministries, alongside private firms like Siam Piwat and Match Growould.

 

At 8:00 am, the official registration process began, and the first couple to tie the knot was Ploynaphat Jirasukhon, 33, and Kwanporn Kongphet, 32.

The couple, who have been together for 17 years since their school days, expressed their joy at being the pioneers of this historic occasion. They plan to advocate further for complete equality, particularly in child custody rights and official name prefixes, which remain incomplete under current laws.

 

The process, taking only about ten minutes, was streamlined and joyful, with a steady flow of couples arriving to register their marriages. Many were accompanied by family and friends who participated as witnesses, creating a celebratory atmosphere.

 

Ploynaphat and Kwanporn plan to hold a wedding ceremony to celebrate their marriage and subsequently address joint property rights, ensuring equal ownership. They see this breakthrough as a robust step towards greater equality in Thailand and hold hope that such progress will contribute to making the world a better place, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2025-01-23

 

 

[Thingamabob]

'A step towards a better world'. Really ?

[Cory1848]

15 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

'A step towards a better world'. Really ?

Absolutely. People should be able to marry who they want. To think otherwise is heartless and medieval.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, Cory1848 said:

Absolutely. People should be able to marry who they want. To think otherwise is heartless and medieval.

 

Wholeheartedly agree....live and let live......why would anyone (other than MAGA fans) want to prevent two people who love each other from enjoying their live's together as a married couple?

[Thingamabob]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

Wholeheartedly agree....live and let live......why would anyone (other than MAGA fans) want to prevent two people who love each other from enjoying their live's together as a married couple?

I don't think anybody is saying people shouldn't enjoy their lives together.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

I don't think anybody is saying people shouldn't enjoy their lives together.

 

 

...and if they don't feel complete or properly committed to each as they are prevented from lawfully marrying like a man and woman might wish.....??

 

[jippytum]

how does two guys marring make the world a better place.  many gay  people sre allowed to adopt children some with terrible consequences for the child. 

[scottiejohn]

25 minutes ago, jippytum said:

many gay  people sre allowed to adopt children some with terrible consequences for the child. 

many gay  straight people sre are allowed to adopt children some with terrible consequences for the child. 

[harryviking]

🙄🙄🙄A better world?? May I ask how??😫

[OneMoreFarang]

4 minutes ago, harryviking said:

🙄🙄🙄A better world?? May I ask how??😫

That's the whole point. You should not ask. It is better! Accept it! Now! 😉 

[Will B Good]

5 hours ago, jippytum said:

how does two guys marring make the world a better place.  many gay  people sre allowed to adopt children some with terrible consequences for the child. 

 

What a staggeringly dumb statement to make.

[harryviking]

9 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

What a staggeringly dumb statement to make.

It is NOT! The chance of that child bein bullied growing up is guarantied. That is just how cruel the world is!! Deal with it!😆

[newnative]

21 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

'A step towards a better world'. Really ?

Yes, really.

[MalcolmB]

Anything LBGT triggers a lot of people, especially older people. 
Nice people the Thais.

[Will B Good]

6 hours ago, harryviking said:

It is NOT! The chance of that child bein bullied growing up is guarantied. That is just how cruel the world is!! Deal with it!😆

 

Bullied by the likes of you....sad.

[KhunLA]

a 'Better World'   for who ?

 

More misery when relationship ends, and they regret that piece of paper, when one contests the divorce, or wants all they can get.

 

Dumb A$$s didn't realize how good they had it 

[TVGerry]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

a 'Better World'   for who ?

 

More misery when relationship ends, and they regret that piece of paper, when one contests the divorce, or wants all they can get.

 

Dumb A$$s didn't realize how good they had it 

Uhhh I guess you're against marriage as a whole, not just gay marriage.

[KhunLA]

41 minutes ago, TVGerry said:

Uhhh I guess you're against marriage as a whole, not just gay marriage.

Would have avoided 3 divorces, though mutual and no negative issues about any.   Just the paperwork, and stigma of being a 3 time LOSER 

 

That's OK, #4 and 19 yrs on going 😎

[Moonlover]

23 hours ago, jippytum said:

how does two guys marring make the world a better place.  many gay  people sre allowed to adopt children some with terrible consequences for the child. 

Many heterosexual couples marry and have children with disastrous consequences for the child!

[Moonlover]

On 1/23/2025 at 11:40 AM, Thingamabob said:

'A step towards a better world'. Really ?

Sad but oh so predictable that the very first post is a negative comment like this.

 

Two people who are happy together can infect other people around them with their happiness And the infection continues outward. Thus the world slowly becomes a better place for all.

 

But it's slow, slow process and there are many grumpy old sods who will never understand that.

[Thingamabob]

14 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

Sad but oh so predictable that the very first post is a negative comment like this.

 

Two people who are happy together can infect other people around them with their happiness And the infection continues outward. Thus the world slowly becomes a better place for all.

 

But it's slow, slow process and there are many grumpy old sods who will never understand that.

From a grumpy old sod, have a nice day.

[Moonlover]

54 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

From a grumpy old sod, have a nice day.

Thanks.

 

“Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” –J.M. Barrie.

 

Try it sometime. Take care. 🙂

[ikke1959]

On 1/23/2025 at 2:32 PM, jippytum said:

how does two guys marring make the world a better place.  many gay  people sre allowed to adopt children some with terrible consequences for the child. 

Yeah you better can be born in a "normal" marriage and dragged in a divorce with a fight about the custody of the kids.. Sorry to read that you are not aware of the difference between gay and pedophilia. I know several gay couples with kids who are very happy together and no problems at all..But how many times we have read here that a stepfather or grandfather or uncle abused kids???  That is ok as long as these kids are not adopted by gays

[harryviking]

20 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Bullied by the likes of you....sad.

Jerk....🤪

[still kicking]

On 1/24/2025 at 6:40 AM, harryviking said:

It is NOT! The chance of that child bein bullied growing up is guarantied. That is just how cruel the world is!! Deal with it!😆

In my city, 2 children committed suicide because of bullying and they were from straight couples