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.