Thailand’s equal marriage bill praised as non-discrimination model by UN
Thailand’s Equal Marriage Bill has been acknowledged by the United Nations as an exemplary non-discrimination policy for other member states to emulate, as per Michaela Friberg-Storey, the UN resident coordinator.
During the launch of the Flag of Love Across Thailand campaign at the United Nations Conference Centre yesterday, January 13. Friberg-Storey highlighted Thailand’s upcoming milestone on January 23, when it will become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage.
She emphasised that other countries could look to Thailand’s journey towards equality as a valuable lesson.
Friberg-Storey mentioned that significant efforts have been invested in the Marriage Equality Bill to ensure it is embraced by the Thai populace and to position Thailand as a model of inclusivity, showcasing its leadership to the world.
“We hope that other countries can look at it and see this as strengthening human rights, inclusion and non-discrimination.”
Interior Minister Anutin Chanvirakul, present at the event, mentioned that the Department of Public Administration is preparing a seamless marriage registration system for couples wishing to register their marriage on January 23 at district offices nationwide.
He noted that the bill provides inclusive rights irrespective of gender identity, reported Bangkok Post.
Anutin further clarified that the legislation is not driven by economic motives, nor a desire for Thailand to lead others; rather, it is about recognising inclusivity as the right course of action in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In related news, love takes centre stage in the Land of Smiles as same-sex couples across Thailand can legally say “I do” at any district office nationwide and even at Thai embassies abroad starting from January 23.
This monumental shift comes thanks to the groundbreaking tying the Thai: love wins big in the Land of Smiles, granting same-sex couples the same legal rights as their heterosexual counterparts.
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