Thailand just became the first South-east Asian, and third Asian country to legalise queer marriage. Earlier on June 2nd, the Pride month-related celebrations in Bangkok were also attended by the country’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, who was spotted supporting citizens. He was also reported as saying that he was working to legalise same-sex marriage at the march – something that other Asian politicians can learn from in terms of allyship!
Thailand’s mainstream media is known globally for their progressive and creative plots in their queer romance dramas, specifically BL & GL (Boy Love and Girl Love). Their constitutional developments towards protecting the transgender community is also something worth taking note of. Showing us time and time again, just how easy it is to be inclusive when there is political will!
The Thai Cabinet had already introduced a civil-partnership bill in July 2020, which also enabled queer couples to adopt children and inherit property. Following that, on June 18th, 2024, we saw them continuing to lead the landscape of queer rights in Asian countries. They joined the league of Taiwan, the first Asian nation to legalise marriage rights, and Nepal, the second Asian nation and first South Asian nation to do the same.
I don’t know about you, but we are definitely thrilled to see 3 Asian countries making such big strides to be queer-inclusive. 2024 is looking up!
@India, us when?
