Arr, me hearties! The land lubbers in Thailand be givin' aye to pirates tyin' the knot! Aye aye, matey!
2024-03-27
Arrr mateys, the scallywags in Thailand's lower house of Parliament be havin' a jolly good time as they be givin' the nod to a marriage equality bill! 400 of the 415 members be sayin' aye to the matey lovin'. Aye, 'tis a great day for love on the high seas!
Arrr, me hearties! Ye be hearin' the good news from Thailand's lower house of Parliament, where they be passin' a marriage equality bill to make all partners equal in the eyes of the law. Aye, this be a historic moment for Southeast Asia, as no other country in the region has dared to do the same.The bill be gettin' the overwhelming approval of 400 out of 415 scallywags in the House of Representatives. It be changin' the words in the Civil and Commercial Code to be more inclusive, makin' way for LGBTQ+ couples to have the same rights as any other pair.Now, the bill be headed to the Senate for a final stamp of approval, before it goes to the king for his royal endorsement. If all goes well, Thailand be settin' sail as a pioneer in the fight for marriage equality in Asia.The governing Pheu Thai party be championin' this cause, makin' sure that all individuals, regardless of their gender, have their rights upheld. But some activists be raisin' concerns about the exclusion of certain words in the law, fearin' it might limit the rights of LGBTQ+ couples to start a family.Thailand may be known for its open-mindedness, but it be a long road to passin' this law. The new government be standin' strong in their commitment to equality, and we be watchin' closely as this historic moment unfolds.