Same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand | DW News

[@abmong]

As a Thai straight person I don't see why this wasn't done ages ago. Why should other people care if two men or two women want to be together? No one is forcing you into a gay marriage. Historically it was the other way, how many gay people have been pressured/forced into straight marriages when they were gay back when arranged marriages were a thing. My late great-aunt was gay, she lived with her partner until they passed, I'm just sad that they didn't live to see this day. Gay relationships have been around for hundreds if not thousands of years, probably from before humans became humans, we see same sex relationships in nature, it's part of nature, just not the reproductive part, but not every relationship needs to be. People just need to butt out of other people's business.

[@UdayPaiUday]

It's actually those people relate it to themselves. Those opposing LGBTQ+ thinks that their kids will follow it and they don't want it to happen. But it's just false narration created by themselves. I agree that this should also happen in other countries as well, in India as well where I am from. One thing I want to point out to you. Use lesbian and not gay if your aunt recognised herself as a woman. We should use appropriate words and should not mix it up.

[@chkkmppm]

ง่ายๆครับ ต้องแก้กฎหมายตัวอื่นด้วย ไทยเรากว่าจะออกกฎหมายเลยศึกษาปัญหาและหฎหมายตัวอื่นที่เกี่ยวข้อง ออกมาตอนนีหฎหมายเลยครอบคุมมาก

[@andia968]

problem is there are 2 type of gay .... inborn and acquired , the not normal one is the acquired one ... and can get it from social circles ..

[@cd_rom]

@@andia968you acquired one?

[@ai03277]

best comment!!!

[@juliavalerie1234]

I'm a simple girl I see Orm and Folk I clicked❤

[@Aeril_real]

Same and i thought they get merried. LOL

[@KadharPattn-qj4id]

Her also I'm also thought there too get married ❤❤😁

[@O-OH-CAT]

Me 2

[@Thai.visuals]

Using ormfolk as your thumbnail was all the click bait you needed😂. But they're not married though, just huge actors who support the lgbtq+ community 😊❤

[@anaussieinvietnam]

Remember that Marriage is a legal position made by legislators. Married people have rights over and above that of non married people... Placing boundaries on this is hypocritical. If any 2 people wish to choose this position in life then they should be able to do so without restriction. It has nothing to do with gender, race or anything other than 2 humans making a choice ..... Regardless of their gender, belief or anything, they should be able to have this legal status. Good on Thailand for making this logical change to their laws.

[@matejlieskovsky9625]

*consenting adults But yeah, government worrying about what citizens have in their pants is weird af.

[@JWrld-999jw]

Defending evil

[@MIMIVLOGS123]

Not at all a good idea😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@cheungchoiwan6402]

Love is not about gender. Is about 2 hearts.

[@xingzhaolin310]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

Sometimes even more :)

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Exactly!

[@mrbutch308]

You are so right!

[@rash6311]

❤

[@aourcewell]

Buddhism is probably the only religion that is not against same sex marriage. Based on the Aganna Sutta, the precursor to human beings were of the same sex.

[@_aidid]

Hinduism also does not oppose this

[@xijinpig7978]

Islam too Islam believe in choices

[@krishnagurung3014]

Kara

[@chetsadasirisopak5029]

​@@_aididI agreed with you. Hinduism has also had a significant influence on Thai society, alongside Buddhism. This can be seen through the presence of many Hindu statues in temples throughout Thailand. In my experience, I have not witnessed any anti-LGBT attitudes within Hinduism in Thailand; rather, it seems to support them.

[@richsj1065]

@@xijinpig7978 are you seriously sure about what you have said?

[@HiteshKrishanKumar]

Well done Thailand!

[@xijinpig7978]

How can they make babies 🤱?

[@HiteshKrishanKumar]

@@xijinpig7978 There are lot of humans and we don't have resources to meet all of their needs.

[@maximusasauluk7359]

I thought Humans were more than just baby making machines, am I wrong?

[@Salu_GujjarGurjar7431]

Well said ​@@HiteshKrishanKumar

[@forgenorman3025]

@@xijinpig7978 IVF is a thing, surrogate mothers are a thing, adoption is a thing. Any more stew pit questions?

[@cd_rom]

Too many “straights religious” people are so OBSESSED with gay news 😂

[@cd_rom]

have some self-control 🤣

[@lyneetengeresa9135]

Fool😂😂😂😂

[@manuelantonio1495]

Soy heterosexual 😂 Y apoyo ala colectividad 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤ amo TAI y les deseo lo mejor de la vida a todos y todas . LGTB ❤❤❤❤ Estoy rodeado de lesbianas y gay❤❤❤❤

[@SaphTiarah]

true!🤭🤣🤣🤣🙋‍♂️❤

[@Anzy.99]

Finally, my Thai GLs will have legal marriages in them ♡ Congrats to queer thai friends ❤

[@evaperez4139]

Congratulations to all the Thailand's couples. Puerto 🇵🇷 Rico same sex marriage became legal on July 13, 2015.

[@lastChang]

Thailand's 🇹🇭 legalizing same-sex marriage is a win for democracy in South East Asia, and a loss for the authoritarian surveillance Chinese 🇨🇳 regime.

[@HiteshKrishanKumar]

fr

[@JoshyMOG]

Shame on you... The end of this path is destruction.

[@HiteshKrishanKumar]

@ Womp womp

[@Shiniri-Kiwi]

Womp womp bot​@@HiteshKrishanKumar

[@Nonalhomophobie]

@@JoshyMOG We are walking away from YOUR path of destruction.

[@AlonsoLioneth]

The Thai fight for equal rights is not over but this is such a beautiful step forward, I'm so happy for them they are setting an example in Asia and giving hope to all of us that live in places that gay marriage isn't a possibility yet

[@1life_Only]

What a wonderful world! A big cheers to humanity.

[@parasjain130]

India should learn from thailand

[@Prashant_Pandey4]

are you gay ?

[@jec_ecart]

@@parasjain130 learn from trump.

[@jka24529]

Move to Thailand then

[@spark5255]

Indian government should do the same as early as possible

[@spark5255]

​@@jka24529Is india your parents' land? Who are you to say this?

[@JR-sm6pp]

Not @ Ormfolk being the thumbnail I'm CTFU

[@mystyyyyy]

I was looking through the comments for my GL girlies. Found one!! 😂😂😂

[@Marisa_Bk]

So what? In the end, we are all human beings. Sexual diversity is not something to be ashamed of. This is what many Thais have been waiting for. Finally, celebrate. 🏳️‍🌈🇹🇭

[@Ninjaguiden89]

Even if you don't care about their happiness for some reason, having legal rights clear and defined means couples will be more engaged in their communities and country, plus more willing to invest resources, time and effort which ultimately benefits everyone.

[@stopcensoring.7959]

That myth never actually occured, instead you pushed for groøming of kids and DEI go woke go broke 🤡 Also gaes are widening the pay gap to lesbians, talk about unfairness. 📉📉📉

[@jbkrobin]

Damn! Trump and West must be in shock. Congratulations! Other Asian country should follow the same.

[@jbkrobin]

@DG-ie5ip You replying my comment is a sin based on my belief.

[@ricardoxavier827]

@@DG-ie5ip So you now like 80´s songs?!

[@ricardoxavier827]

@@DG-ie5ip Sin existence are a fantasy believe.

[@Nonalhomophobie]

@@DG-ie5ip It's NOT a sin.

[@jponz85]

​@@Nonalhomophobieit actually is. 1 Corinthians 6:9 says so, but go off...

[@cynthiaruffino5384]

Thailand is moving forward and USA is moving backwards 😔

[@Learningthetruth7]

Glad to be heading back to normal. Say yes to basic biology.

[@ricardoxavier827]

@@Learningthetruth7 Its exist in nature as well. and we only live one single time, so, natural or not, we must be happy has much as we can. If they like it why not? Why should we forbid something that dont afect us directly?

[@othala7540]

@@ricardoxavier827 It doesnt exist in nature i does happen sometiems but usually there is a underlying problem. SUch as habbit that has been destroyed. Or because for example a male dog is only in surround with another mail dog. But of course they have their hormones so they cannot relieve it in another way.

[@forgenorman3025]

@@Learningthetruth7 "Basic" biology isn't. Try ACTUAL biology and you'll see that you're wrong. Trans rights!

[@xijinpig7978]

China moved sideways 😅

[@olgalucaceres3411]

What a great nation is Thailand! ❤

[@SanaMagar-55]

I am a Nepali straight woman I would love to thank you Thailand ❤ I hope Nepalese people can understand and support LGBTQ people 😊

[@thboy1037]

Same sex marraige has never been illegal in Thailand. Couples can marry and live together but there is no legal rights as the normal marriage. The legalization is to guarantee those rights.

[@Nonalhomophobie]

Same-sex marriage was not legal in Thailand.

[@cjperez1869]

The thumbnail is a click bait. They are GL stars. Lol. Hahahahaha.

[@rash6311]

Love Thailand from srilanka 🇱🇰 ❤. Srilanka should learn from Thailand😢

[@What0Happend]

Finally some good news

[@camdoes739]

what are the apple my love girls doing on the thumbnail lmaooooo

[@stopcensorship7705]

Affirming agendas

[@afasdfas]

Thailand is one of the most civilised countries in the world and they proved it once again.

[@StarFox85]

let them be happy!

[@AlexandraAquamarine]

Congratulations to Thailand

[@adrianmiramontesphotograph3022]

Yay. Congrats Thailand 🇹🇭 🏳️‍🌈

[@ninabaclayon3823]

Philippines should learn from Thailand.

[@yoitsjojo1062]

You should closer to God , find out more about your God (yesus) before regretting

[@ninabaclayon3823]

@ ok

[@DavidPalmer707]

Love this story. Equality and love always prevail. Keep up the fight for full family equality, our Thai friends.

[@jonathanhall5836]

These are the most stunningly beautiful lesbians I’ve ever seen

[@stopcensoring.7959]

Probably divorced already 😂

[@amitapurwar760]

​@stopcensoring.7959. why you itching and insecure bruh?

[@numai8131]

@stopcensoring.7959like your mama and papa? Feel sorry for you kid

[@whaley2365]

As long as hate is not the integral part of a government, it has the potential to improve and recognise facts and fairness.

[@mystyyyyy]

Bruh, I’m trying to find my wife. And I’ve been thinking of moving to Thailand in the future, this works out well.💃🎉

[@eg6833-o6s]

Congratulations, Thailand! I am sure that this has made many Thai people happy and for the rest of us it gives hope that we can also live one day in societies based on equality, peace, love and understanding.

[@presbiteroo]

Congrats Thailand!

[@DearBill]

The beauty of Buddhism ☸️ ❤

[@cadeturvashibharada12]

This is such a big good change occurs in Thailand 🎉... Thailand you did it 🎊🥳... To legalize same sex marriage, other counties must be learn from Thailand & to implement this law in their country, because love has no gender ❤😊

[@thboy1037]

They know love will find a way. Congratulation

[@angelesmoonlight3312]

I love thailand🥹🏳️‍🌈🇹🇭💖

[@mrbutch308]

Hooray!!! What wonderful news. Well done Thailand, now truly the "Land of the free."

[@numai8131]

DEI or whatever movement in USA needs to study what true equality look like from Thailand

[@Netti_Arg]

¡Felicitaciones Tailandia 🇹🇭💖🎉 por este logro! 🇦🇷😊

[@gershonhayford8779]

Great work Thailand; well done👏👏👏

[@eli-ld]

i‘m so happy for them! :) and it made me feel happy to hear them talk about nonbinary identities as well :,))

[@rash6311]

Now everyone happy in Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤😊

[@hezzychefsavvy7470]

USA should learn from Thailand God bless the president of Thailand

[@KMTDivision]

Meanwhile, in America.............

[@RanDom-bk8tt]

Congratulations on this win to Thai queer folks!! This was such a battle but y’all were resilient; which is motivational. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@iluminaa1]

As a Slovenian lesbian I applaud Thailand ❤🎉.

[@Paige311]

So all these Thai lesbian series I have been watching and it wasn't legal 😅 I started with KZbin clip and now I understand simple phrases 😂

[@elenaleclerc6410]

Thailand in addition to being a big exporter of Jasmin rice, it has a large production of female/female love TV Series known to the world through the Internet and related social media platforms. Many of the related couples of actresses have millions of fans throughout the world, particularly in China. Ling Ling ( Chinese/Thai actress) and her partner, Orm (Thai actress) are literally mesmerizing their Chinese fans !

[@Beijaxol]

LingOrm🌈💋🏆

[@bachatkumari7819]

And so many

[@moulibose2895]

Congratulations Thailand it's a really good step❤

[@papamamidi8902]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 very good idea ❤❤in Thailand ❤ government ❤❤ i love and respect this country 🎉🎉🎉im Indian

[@pcfirebeats]

Good news.

[@stopcensoring.7959]

Nope, terrible woke news, going broke next 📉📉📉

[@teejaydiscombobulated2724]

I am SO happy for you all! Congratulations Thailand. Gender recognition must be next - there are FAR more non binary or gender queer people in the world than people think, and we shouldn't have to identify as male or female on forms etc. We exist, we should be legally recognized. I hope all those that finally got the right to officially marry, have wonderful futures full of joy :-)

[@FlowerPower22222]

Thank god something is going right somewhere ❤

[@juniormoore6686]

Do you know anyone who was born through a same sex couple? If you do, please let me know

[@womenwelove]

Keep in mind not to follow the US activists, who pushed the DEI and 'poor us' movement until, even I as a lesbian, was sick of it and hated what did and how they did it. ...

[@proyectovalentia]

Love will always win no matter what. Glaad this happens.

[@sinavaitululeupolu1455]

Congratulations to them. First foreign state I hear they approve sex marriage

[@manisharattansingh6427]

Congratulations, you all 🎉❤

[@JohnAranita]

Yes!

[@stopcensoring.7959]

ew no

[@martytube821]

Government shouldn't be involved in marriage but people worship the state!

[@dinnerwaltz]

When will Japan, Korea, China legalize same sex marriage?

[@ShinyCucumber]

I hope we'll never

[@realAnuragShaw]

yes never

[@Learningthetruth7]

Hopefully never. Doesn't make biological sense.

[@Lalib1984]

@@Ken-ld6fjTaiwan already did !

[@banjira]

Hopefully never

[@Ginger-x9i]

Brilliant. Thailand

[@KrishnaSharma-re2sk]

Thanks and lovely Thailand country

[@johnnycash9905]

I was in a bus station in Suratthani on hot June day 21.5 years ago. It was muggy miserable night and after a lousy meal I wasn't in a good mood. Thai TV has news going on in 3,4 wall mounted sets. Sitting there oblivious to what was being reported, the San Francisco City Hall was broadcast. Being the City of my youth, I was instantly aware of dame sex marriage being legalized. I began to cheer, hootand clap spontaneously. Wow, that caught lots of attention 😂 Ppl looked astonished that I could favor such social recognition!! Gloery to the Land of Smiles: it's truly a bit more Free of the stigma of hatred

[@OliviaGLY]

Ormfolk on the thumbnail haha❤

[@yuphasuphat676]

We don’t see hero, great inventors, great politician were born lgbt. Thailand is going to be like Lao.

[@DilaniDeshika]

♥️♥️love thailand ♥️♥️

[@sammaitland1551]

Congratulations THAILAND. EQUALITY & LOVE over Hatred and Homophopia.❤ IS ❤ . No room for senseless hatred and homophobia in this day and age. 👍👍

[@federicoguzman3929]

🎉🎉🎉I find it incredible and wonderful that same-sex couples are receiving recognition not only for their love but also for their rights in society. As human beings, we contribute with everyone and are capable of having children and being able to decide what our partners need in terms of hospitalization and family well-being. The LGBTQ community hopes that many more countries open their minds and give us the recognition that we have deserved for a long time and that we continue to evolve as human beings, that we are all different and that we all need and deserve the same respect in general!❤❤❤

[@aussie.fonteboaMX]

Amazing! Congratulations Thailand, one step closer to equality 🎉 I'm also loving the thumbnail 😅

[@Zanewalker-fp6gz]

Thank you Thailand.

[@Goodspiri]

Wow! This is amazing!! 🦄❤️💜

[@Ren_ibn2508]

GL or BL thai series so funny and cute 😁

[@Kkiiuut]

God is not pleased.

[@sammydrew4390]

Thailand Let's goooo!!!! So proud and happy for the Thai people! Keep the momentum going and fix the other laws!

[@Princess-rp6wn]

NOT FOR SINGAPORE

[@Nonalhomophobie]

We'll see !

[@kimyestjolie]

Congratulations to these beautiful couples❤️

[@spark5255]

Indian government should do the same as early as possible. Congratulations Thailand

[@juniormoore6686]

Do you know of anyone who was born through a same sex couple? If you do, let me know.

[@Nonalhomophobie]

@@juniormoore6686What does this have to do with anything ?

[@juniormoore6686]

@Nonalhomophobie What do you think?🤔

[@Nonalhomophobie]

@@juniormoore6686 I am asking YOU. What does marriage have anything to do with raising children ?

[@juniormoore6686]

@Nonalhomophobie You don't seem to understand my first comment. Please read it again

[@deepikav5153]

Congratulations thailand

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

Congratulations!!

[@SaphTiarah]

because of this and the fact that I'm crazy about the GL couples in thailand, I WANNA LIVE THERE AND BE A CITIZEN!😭🙏🏼❤❤❤

[@from_kradaadi]

We need this in India 🇮🇳 🥺

[@readwrite1815]

Sebagai seorang gay Indonesia, saya berharap pemerintah kita juga akan melegalkan pernikahan sesama jenis. Allah mencintai setiap orang seperti orang tua mencintai setiap anaknya. Jadi saya percaya bahwa Allah juga mencintai kaum gay Indonesia. 🇮🇩 🇮🇩

[@AhmedEraj-fo7ou]

This will contribute to evolution immensely.

[@DearBill]

Nepal 🇳🇵 also legalized recently.

[@gresal23]

YEY 🎉 love is love ❤

[@marywhite1427]

Congratulations Thailand! So happy for you all.

[@alicewo88]

Ormfolk? 😭😹

[@GiGiDollTV]

das ist gut🇹🇭💍🏳️‍🌈

[@tgooding]

Good news 🙏🏻

[@mariedilucca3679]

Congratulations Thailand. ❤

[@womenwelove]

We have Free and Becky to thank for this new law being passed...then with the support of the following lesbian and gay shows that quickly followed.

[@evilydal]

I bet u all in war, THEY GONNA HEAD OUT FIRST. Just like what they did in the past.

[@gluehlibelle1224]

It was about time. Better now than never. I am so happy. Finally it happens for the love.

[@5an5u5hinjo]

OrmFolk 😅

[@HelloHi-g2u]

I’m so so so proud of Thailand. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇹🇭