Looking back at 4 years of 2 governments, 'marriage equality' was passed in Parliament.

A record of Thailand's history of driving “Equal Marriage Act” has won and is the first country in ASEAN to have rules “person” Same-sex couples have rules. and the same rights as “male-female” spouses

But until that day comes “Gender Diverse Group” to celebrate “Pride Month” It is truly a celebration of victory. There is definitely a path “Beyond Barriers” Not only understanding society but also essential aspects “fight” with the mechanism of “Legislative Branch”

The first chapter of the story begins “The Party Moves Forward” By “Tanyawat Kamonwongwat” A list of MPs along with the committee submitted the draft. Civil and Commercial Code Amendment Act (No…) P.E. Or Equal Marriage Act Council on 18 June 2020, 4 years ago, for the 25th Council “Chuan Leekboy” Being the head of the council

At that time, it was considered an issue that no one paid attention to and the draft was seen only as an amendment to the law. It is considered to be a change in the larger principle at the heart of acquiring legal rights, though similar in content to other laws “Same-sex couple”

The Equal Marriage Act followed the steps when it was tabled in the House and the scrutiny was carried out by the Secretariat of the House to be taken up for hearing comments in accordance with Article 77 of the Constitution. Out of a total of 54,445 people who visited the council's website between July 2 and August 6, 2020, gave their views. 1.24 million in total

Along with the problems of getting comments, the questions asked revealed that there were those who agreed and disagreed with their observations. It later led to improvements such as provision in the draft law “same sex” Engaged, married? Including amending same-sex and opposite-sex couples to have the same rights, obligations and relationship rights, up from the previous law's age limit of 20, requiring those who can marry to be 18 or older. Duties and relations between husband and wife

To listen to social voices that disagree with youAccording to the religion there is a belief that marriage is only between a man and a woman, in which the age of marriage must be 20 years or more. Because it is considered to be of legal age, exempted from military duties, completed educational burden, etc.

And after listening to comments it was added to the agenda of the Council on 25 November 2020, but before it was considered on the first agenda, on 9 February 2022, we had to wait 1 year and 3 months at which time the bill “Thanyavat” Even the MPs for Khao Kla know it “This path cannot be crossed easily.”

Because the then Govt “General Prayut Chan-o-cha” As Prime Minister, use the tricks of the law. “I want to demand consideration of the draft law before adopting the principles. I want to give 60 days.” At that moment “Step up MPs” I knew then that the government was using this system to get rid of the problem.

too “go further” I would insist on moving forward by voting with the minority. Give me away. “government” The signal is carried and protected for 4 months and 6 days before giving. “Government MP” Vote to overturn progressive marriage equality

Meanwhile, in those 4 months, the government has prepared a plan to fix the game. “Equal Marriage” At that time, social groups campaigned “government” Respond by giving “Ministry of Justice” wrote a Civil Partnership Act, while the Cabinet also drafted its own Equal Marriage Act. “Democratic Party” It is awake and supportive.To not miss the train, propose the Civil Partnership Bill in Parliament.

But that is a parliamentary game “Majority” Gaining an advantage, trying to push aside the Equal Marriage Act means voting for each separately. If, as a matter of course, any draft law with the same principles and rationale is adopted and voted on, the social power exerts pressure on the House to vote. “Assembly” He voted in favor of all the principles

After that, an extraordinary committee was set up to consider. before sending the revised version to the Council on 3 November 2022 Civil Partnership Act and added to the agenda on December 7, 2022. It was at the end of the 25th session of the House of Representatives, and at that time there were political issues in the House. It is trying to roll back marijuana and hemp laws “Equal Marriage Act” There is no scope for consideration in the House. Replace the new government till the election “Pyu Thai Party Government”

This effort “Thanyavat” Count one: Send the equal marriage bill back to the House of Representatives by mid-2023. The process of asking for further feedback should be repeated and on 21 Dec. 2023 to be sent to Council for agenda and consideration.

At this time “government” It changes polarity and has a campaign policy to back it up “Equal Marriage” In addition, there was support from the Democratic Party and the public sector, allowing them to consider passing the agenda. Until it is considered and received by the House of Representatives “Green Light” On March 27, 2024, 400 votes in favor, 10 votes against.

Then it was sent “The Senate” Please consider reviewing. Follow the legal steps till the end “Equal Marriage Act” It received approval from the Senate on 18 June 2024.

During 2 governments the total travel time is 4 years from the date of submission to the House on 18th June 2020 and henceforth it will be a process. We await the official announcement of the law.