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These two members of the Milk Tea Alliance are at opposite ends when it comes to Marriage Equality
- Manushya Foundation
- Feb 14, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 20, 2023
š¹š¼š¹šš³ļøāš While all forms of love should be celebrated, many governments do not provide them with equal rights and protection. In these two countries in the Milk Tea Alliance, the right to marry for those of the same sex looks very different.
While you are here, find out about LGBTIQ+ rights in Thailand
Situation of LGBTIQ+ Persons, including LGBTIQ+ Youth & Children, Thailand UPR III Factsheet, 29 September 2021
SOGIESC Rights in Thailand, Thailand UPR III Joint Submission, 25 March 2021
The Rights of LGBTIQ+ Youth and Children in Thailand, Thailand UPR III Joint Submission, 25 March 2021
References:
Bangkok Post, Parliament passes marriage equality bill, 3 other drafts, (15 June 2022), available at: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2326978/parliament-passes-marriage-equality-bill-3-other-drafts
iLaw, Marriage Equality Bill may still progress, if the new Cabinet raises it to the National Assembly, (9 February 2023), available at: https://www.ilaw.or.th/node/6379
New Bloom, Restrictions on Transnational Gay Marriages Lifted, Following Four Years of Advocacy, (20 January 2023), available at: https://newbloommag.net/2023/01/20/transnational-gay-marriage-decision/
France 24, Forbidden love: Taiwan's gay couples seek foreign marriage equality, (19 May 2022), available at: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220519-forbidden-love-taiwan-s-gay-couples-seek-foreign-marriage-equality
It's interesting how Taiwan and Thailand, both in the Milk Tea Alliance, have such different stances on marriage equality. While reading this, I was inspired to create some street-art style graphics expressing supportāI used a free online graffiti generator to make some bold lettering.
It's fascinating how the Milk Tea Alliance, despite its shared democratic values, can have such divergent stances on marriage equality. Reading this really highlights the complex cultural and political dynamics within Southeast Asia. Speaking of visual transformations, I've been using an AI design visualization platform to reimagine community spaces in a way that respects local identities.