A big decision has been taken regarding gay marriage in Thailand. Responding to long-standing demands of gays and lesbians, Thailand’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a marriage equality bill, recognizing marriage between people of any gender identity, including gay marriage. Has been given. As soon as this bill was passed, there was a wave of happiness among homosexuals. Following the passage of the bill, homosexuals gathered in various cities across Thailand to celebrate in the streets.
With this bill becoming law, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia to legally recognize the equal rights of spouses of any gender identity. Of the 415 members present in the House of Representatives, 400 voted in favor of the bill, while 10 voted against it. Five members abstained or did not participate in the vote. The bill amends the Civil and Commercial Code and replaces the words ‘men and women’ and ‘husband and wife’ with the words ‘people’ and ‘marital spouses’.
LGBTQ Plus will get all rights
This bill will provide full legal, financial and medical rights to ‘LGBTQ Plus’ couples. The bill will now go to the Senate, which rarely rejects any bill passed by the lower house. After this the bill will be sent to the King of Thailand for approval. After this law is made, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia and the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal, where such a law has been passed. (AP)
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