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House passes same-sex marriage law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage, with its marriage equality law passed in the Upper House on Tuesday and now on the way to being promulgated before it is due to take effect in the next few months.
Marriage equality bill poised for final push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to pass the final round of Senate voting this month. The bill, which may take effect by the end of this year, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to support gender equality.
House says yes to marriage equality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/12/2023
» The House's approval of all four bills seeking to amend the Civil and Commercial Code to allow same-sex marriages in the country during their first reading has received positive responses from members of society, according to government spokesman Chai Watcharonke.
Ambassador denies US influenced polls
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/06/2023
» The US ambassador has denied rumours of US interference in Thai politics.
Pride 'hypocrisy' sparks backlash
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/06/2023
» LGBTQ+ rights campaigners have criticised businesses for cashing in on products promoted during Pride Month while failing to support the call for equal rights.
MFP, Pheu Thai pitch to LGBTQ+
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/03/2023
» Legal revisions are required after the next election to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ and other minorities, opposition parties said.
Marriage Equality Bill moving forward
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/08/2022
» A Marriage Equality Bill is expected to receive its second and third readings later in the year, according to the Move Forward Party (MFP), which is sponsoring the legislation.
A glimmer of hope for same sex marriage
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/06/2022
» A ray of hope shone across the Thai LGBTQ+ community on Wednesday when the Marriage Equality Bill (MEB) passed parliament on its first reading.
Prayut regime to stay in power 'until Apec meet'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is unlikely to dissolve the House before the upcoming Apec summit, politicians from both the opposition and the government coalition said at a seminar yesterday.
House urged to act on anti-torture law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/02/2022
» Human rights defenders, legislators and academics have called for the House of Representatives to quickly pass the draft of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act.