Thailand First Southeast Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage: "Love Wins Over Prejudice"
Summary
TLDRIn a historic move, Thailand's Senate has passed a marriage equality bill, making Thailand the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. The legislation, which grants equal legal, financial, and medical rights to all marriage partners regardless of gender, follows Taiwan and Nepal as the third Asian country to recognize such unions. The bill awaits royal endorsement and will become effective 120 days after its publication in the government Gazette, amending the civil and commercial code to use gender-neutral terms.
Takeaways
- 🏳️🌈 Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to do so.
- 🌏 Thailand joins Taiwan and Nepal as the third country in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage.
- 🗳️ The marriage equality Bill passed its final reading in the Senate with 130 out of 152 members voting in favor.
- 🏛️ Despite historically conservative values held by the government and state agencies, the legislation was approved.
- 💍 The marriage equality Bill grants full legal, financial, and medical rights to marriage partners of any gender.
- 🤝 The law will need endorsement from the king before it can be enacted.
- 📅 The law is expected to come into effect within 120 days of its publication in the government Gazette.
- 📚 The legislation will amend Thailand's civil and commercial code, replacing gender-specific terms with gender-neutral terms.
- 🎉 The Thai government congratulates the LGBTQ+ community and all voices that have pushed for this legislation.
- 🌐 India's top court declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, leaving the decision to Parliament.
Q & A
What significant legislation has the Senate of Thailand passed?
-The Senate of Thailand has passed a historic marriage equality Bill, which is a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
What does this legislation mean for Thailand in the context of Southeast Asia?
-This legislation makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage.
Which other Asian countries have legalized same-sex marriage before Thailand?
-Taiwan and Nepal are the two other Asian countries that have legalized same-sex marriage before Thailand.
How did India's top court respond to the issue of legal recognition for same-sex marriages?
-India's top court declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, stating that it should be decided by the Parliament.
What was the outcome of the vote in the Thai Senate for the marriage equality act?
-130 out of 152 Thai Senate members in attendance voted in favor of the marriage equality act.
What does the marriage equality Bill provide for marriage partners of any gender?
-The marriage equality Bill grants full legal, financial, and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender.
What is the next step for the marriage equality Bill after its approval by the Senate?
-The Bill needs endorsement from the King before it can become a reality.
How long does it take for the law to come into effect after its publication in the government Gazette?
-The law will come into effect within 120 days of its publication in the government Gazette.
What will the legislation amend in Thailand's legal framework?
-The legislation will amend the country's civil and commercial code.
How does the legislation address gender-specific labels in the legal framework?
-The legislation will alter gender-specific labels such as 'men' and 'women' with gender-neutral terms like 'individual'.
What does the speaker from NDTV suggest about the significance of this legislation for Thailand?
-The speaker suggests that the legislation is a significant milestone for Thailand, making it the third country in Asia and the first in Southeast Asia to allow individuals to marry without gender-specific references.
Outlines
🏳️🌈 Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
The Thai Senate has passed a historic marriage equality bill, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The legislation marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the region. Out of 152 members, 130 voted in favor of the bill, which grants full legal, financial, and medical rights to marriage partners regardless of gender. The bill requires endorsement from the King and will come into effect within 120 days of its publication in the government Gazette. This amendment to the country's civil and commercial code will replace gender-specific terms with gender-neutral terms, reflecting a progressive shift in Thai legislation.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Senate
💡Marriage Equality Bill
💡Southeast Asia
💡Taiwan
💡Nepal
💡LGBTQ+
💡Legal Recognition
💡Civil and Commercial Code
💡Gender Neutral Terms
💡King's Endorsement
💡Government Gazette
Highlights
The Senate has passed the final reading of a historic marriage equality Bill.
Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage.
Thailand will become the third country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after Taiwan and Nepal.
India's Top Court declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, leaving it to Parliament's decision.
130 of the 152 Thai senate members voted in favor of the marriage equality act.
The approval marks a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.
The marriage equality Bill grants full legal, financial, and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender.
The law requires endorsement from the king before becoming a reality.
The legislation will come into effect within 120 days of its publication in the government Gazette.
The law will amend the country's civil and commercial code.
Gender-specific labels such as 'men' and 'women' will be altered to gender-neutral terms like 'individual'.
The royal Thai government congratulates all voices that have been pushing this legislation forward.
The legislation allows two individuals, not just ladies and gentlemen, to tie the knot without gender-specific references.
The approval is a significant milestone for Thailand, making it the first country in ASEAN to legalize same-sex marriage.
Despite historically conservative values, the Thai government and state agencies have shown progress in this matter.
The legislation is a reflection of the evolving societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.
The law's passage is celebrated as a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and advocates of equal rights.
Transcripts
the Senate has passed the final reading
of a historic marriage equality Bill
Paving the way for the country to become
the first in Southeast Asia to recognize
same-sex marriage Thailand will become
the third country in Asia where same-sex
couples can get married after Taiwan and
Nepal and the first in Southeast Asia in
October as you know India's Top Court
declined to Grant legal recognition to
same-sex marriages saying it should be
decided by Parliament here are the
takeaways as far as Thailand is
[Music]
[Applause]
concerned in a Monumental step forward
for lgbtq plus rights Thailand has
become the first country in Southeast
Asia to legalize same-sex marriage
in its last legislative hurdle 130 of
the 152 Tai senate members in attendance
voted in favor of the marriage equality
act despite the government and state
agency is historically holding
conservative
values its approval means that Thailand
is the third country in Asia to legalize
same-sex marriage after Taiwan and Nepal
the marriage equality Bill grants full
Legal Financial and medical rights for
Marriage Partners of any gender and will
need endorsement from the king before
becoming a
reality after which the law will come
into effect within 120 days of its
publication in the government Gazette
the legislation will now amend the
country's civil and Commercial Code and
alter gender specific labels such as men
and women with gender neutral terms such
as
individual on behalf of the royal Tha
government I'd like to earnestly
congratulate our ties and every voices
that have been pushing this legislation
forward today is finally happening in
Thailand which makes us the third
country in Asia and the first country in
asan for two individuals not just ladies
and gentlemen to individuals who can tie
the knot without the references to Men
Women husband and
wives Samia offer for NDTV
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