bumblebee Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 According to a recent Thai news report, in Thai, the government are going to introduce same sex marriage in the foreseeable future. Anyone else heard any details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxpharm Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 It was reported in The Nation and Bangkok Post that 2 female members of the National Reform Council a few weeks ago, said they would try to promote greater LBGT rights, but I am not optimistic it would happen any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibound Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 It's hard to imagine a military junta instituting gay marriage anywhere, until you remember...this isn't "anywhere"...TIT. where the unimaginable goes on every day and continues straight on through the nights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snick Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Oh great besides being asked for gold and a new mobile, they'll ask for a ring on their finger ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustSumGai Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 it was nice while it lasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxpharm Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 This story from today's Bangkok Post may explain the rumors about same sex marriage law. Same-sex couple tie the knot Published: 2/11/2014 at 12:28 PM Online news: NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A same-sex marriage became the talk of the town in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday. One of the partners was Piyanat Sae Kim, 25, a daughter of a construction-material shopowner, while the other was Yupa Chanmuenwai, 31. Ms Yupa led a khanmark (tray of gifts for the bride's family) procession to her partner's house early on Sunday. She gave Ms Piyanat's family a symbolic 200,000 baht in cash and four baht weight of gold as dowry. Both saw each other for two years before tying the knot. Ms Piyanat works at her family's shop while her partner works at a bank. They lived close to each other and Ms Yupa reportedly fell in love with her partner for several years before asking her out. Ms Yupa has since helped Ms Piyanat at the shop every evening. Ms Yupa eventually won the hearts of her partner's parents, who are impressed with her hard work, dependability and consistency. Thailand does not have a same-sex marriage law. The Democrat and Pheu Thai parties set up a joint panel to draft the bill last year. It remains unclear what happened to the bill after the May 22 coup. Several civic groups have supported the bill and some even have their own versions submitted to Parliament. Seminars and hearings have also been held and the bill has received strong support from the Justice Ministry. Under the bill, two Thai citizens aged 20 or more can register their marriage provided they are not related or already married to someone else. A couple will then enjoy every right as a different-sex couple do, including the right to inherit and to tax privileges. Ms Yupa (left) and Ms Piyanat tie the knot in a Thai traditional ceremony in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday. (Photos by Prasit Tangprasert) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 I was talking to a work colleague yesterday who is married to a Thai. According to what his wife has read on Thai news the government is considering recognising SSM. He did not say if they were going to introduce it mind. But even recognising it would certainly be a positive move for anyone in such a situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxpharm Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Recognizing same sex marriage doesn't mean much if there is no introduction for a change in the marriage law. I cannot imagine it will happen for another few years, until an elected gov't is in power. Remember this has been discussed since 2006 by people in the gov't, and lobbying for it was even earlier. Every change in gov't has stalled progress, but one can hope that it may get done some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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