Hong Kong Won't Allow Gay Couples To Marry At The British Consulate

[isanbirder]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/09/hong-kong-gay-marriage-_n_5471386.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices

"British Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced last week that it would allow its overseas missions to perform same-sex marriages for Britons and their partners in countries where it is illegal under local laws.

However the service, which coincides with legislation to permit same-sex marriages taking effect in the UK, was contingent on local authorities granting their approval.

Hong Kong's refusal to allow the marriages came despite countries often criticised for their gay rights records including China, Russia and Azerbaijian, as well as the deeply Catholic Philippines, giving their consent."

Two points of interest to us in Thailand:-

This includes Russia! (JT, do you believe it?)

Does it include Thailand?

Also, if China consents, why doesn't Hong Kong, which is now a Special Administrative Zone of China?

Edited June 10, 2014 by isanbirder

[AyG]

Thailand already refuses to allow the embassy to perform civil partnerships. It's pretty much a certainty they'll also refuse to allow same sex marriages.

[sustento]

Thailand doesn't - Vietnam does. LeCharivari and his other half had their civil partnership at the British Embassy in Hanoi.

[isanbirder]

Thailand doesn't - Vietnam does. LeCharivari and his other half had their civil partnership at the British Embassy in Hanoi.

Yes, there are several threads about this.

But this is a new approach, which will presumably be made separately. My guess is that it all depends whose desk it lands on.

But don't hold your breath!