Science/Technology › Re: Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company by iampeterben(m): 9:53am On Jun 19, 2024 |
Any investment in AI is a lifetime investment profit. |
Crime › Re: A Young Man With Nigerian Police Escort Sparks Reactions (pictures/video) by iampeterben(m): 9:50am On Jun 19, 2024 |
Police has been rendered to nothing in our society. |
Art, Graphics & Video › Re: My House Has Turned To Shrine, Man Laments Over Visual Artist Wife (Photos) by iampeterben(m): 6:38pm On Jun 18, 2024 |
Hustler for a wife |
Politics › Re: While My Father, MKO Abiola Was In Jail…Kola Was Dating IBB’s Daughter - Abdul by iampeterben(m): 6:36pm On Jun 18, 2024 |
He failed as a man |
Foreign Affairs › Thailand Legalises Same Sex Marriage by iampeterben(op): 10:14am On Jun 18, 2024 |
Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Tuesday, with supporters calling it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.”
The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of passing the bill following a final reading, with 130 senators voting in favor. Only four members opposed the bill.
The bill still requires endorsement from the king before marriage equality can become reality in Thailand, but this process is considered a formality. The law will then come into effect 120 days after it is published in the royal gazette.
The result of the vote means that Thailand will become only the third place in Asia to allow for marriage equality after Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019 and Nepal in 2023.
“The bill represents a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand,” Panyaphon Phiphatkhunarnon, founder of Love Foundation – an NGO campaigning for LGBTQ+ equality in Thailand – told CNN.
“The potential impact of this bill is immense. It would not only change the lives of countless couples but also contribute to a more just and equitable society for all.”
The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including rights related to inheritance, adoption and health care decision-making.
“Beyond the legal implications, the passage of this bill would send a powerful message of acceptance and inclusion,” Panyaphon said.
“It would inspire the younger generation to come out and live their lives authentically, it would showcase Thailand as a progressive and inclusive country – attracting tourists and businesses … and will foster a culture change where LGBTQ+ individuals feel accepted and supported.”
Bangkok residents Pokpong Jitjaiyai and Watit Benjamonkolchai say they plan to get married as soon as the law is passed.
“When I was young, people said people like us couldn’t have a family, can’t have children, so marriage was impossible,” Pokpong told CNN. “Over 10 years ago, we could not live together the way we are now. We could never be our true selves, the way it is now… and now I can freely say that I am gay.”
Pokpong said he hopes the marriage equality bill will start a “domino effect” in other countries.
“I want the people around the world see how love is. Love is love,” he said.
The marriage equality bill was supported by all the major parties and marks a significant step in cementing the country’s reputation as one of the friendliest in the region toward gay, lesbian and transgender people. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/18/asia/thailand-same-sex-marriage-intl-hnk?Date=20240618&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1718700438&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads
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Food › Re: See The Tomato I Bought For 1000 In Kano by iampeterben(m): 3:31pm On Jun 16, 2024 |
tetralogyfallot: I've never bought tomato as expensive as this. Come and get it for 1k at Abuja if they don't call you thief. |
Culture › Re: Sanusi Holds Sallah Durbar by iampeterben(m): 3:29pm On Jun 16, 2024 |
Anonymous012: Bayern will soon move on and everyone will move to next chapter This one too funny! |
Politics › Re: Edo Guber: More Defections Await APC – Ex Vice-chairman, Francis Inegbineki by iampeterben(m): 6:56am On Jun 11, 2024 |
We won't be surprised! A cursed political party. |
Music/Radio › Re: Ghanaian Singer, Juliet Kwakye's Sing-A-Thon Turns Into Sleep Marathon! by iampeterben(m): 7:40pm On Jun 10, 2024 |
This one just go waste her time. 😆 |
Politics › Re: Atiku: How I Saved Tinubu’s Political Career by iampeterben(m): 10:11pm On Jun 09, 2024 |
Them Don eat Bellefull so it's none of our business. |
Crime › Re: Rescued Nigerian Trafficked Girls In Ghana To Return Next Week by iampeterben(m): 10:03pm On Jun 09, 2024 |
Well done, we say no to child trafficking. Stop trafficking our girls. I guess the victims have learnt the rough and hard way. I pray this time they appreciate what they have be vigilant. |
Politics › Re: Kidnapped Army Captain, Abalaka Disarms Kidnapper, Rescues Self, Others In Kogi by iampeterben(m): 10:00pm On Jun 09, 2024 |
That is bravery and it should be celebrated. Mods kindly front-page this. |
Travel › Re: Global Giants: The World's Biggest Airline By Number Of Countries Served by iampeterben(m): 1:41am On Jun 09, 2024 |
Emirates is doing well in this aspect why are they not here. |
Family › Re: Woman In Tears As Female Lawyer Who Handled Her Divorce Case Weds Her Husband by iampeterben(m): 11:32am On Jun 08, 2024 |
She has learn! |
Business › Re: Chukwudi Iwuchukwu: How I Met Tony Elumelu After Failed Job Interview In 2013 by iampeterben(m): 8:06am On Jun 08, 2024 |
Keep pushing never give up. |
Politics › Re: Zulum Resettles IDPs To Nine LGAs, Disburses ₦954.7 Million by iampeterben(m): 6:50am On Jun 08, 2024 |
Well done Governor Zulum, God bless you for your kind heart. |
Crime › Re: EFCC Arraigns Three For Allegedly Defrauding Access Bank Of ₦3.5 Billion by iampeterben(m): 6:49am On Jun 08, 2024 |
This is a serious shit! Very bad for the bank reputation. |
Crime › Re: EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Port Harcourt by iampeterben(m): 6:48am On Jun 08, 2024 |
Pablo of PH catch all of them and throw them to Kirikiri. |
Politics › Re: We Won’t Allow Crisis Force Peter Obi To Join Atiku—arabambi, LP Publicity Sec by iampeterben(m): 2:57pm On Jun 07, 2024 |
It's very funny oh! Peter Obi will have to merge to win. |
Business › Re: Court Tells Multichoice To Give Nigerians One Month Free DSTV, GOTV Subscription by iampeterben(m): 2:35pm On Jun 07, 2024 |
I am very certain something won't be done is it not Nigerian again. |
Sports › Re: 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Bafana Bafana Arrived Uyo Yesterday After Delay by iampeterben(m): 5:58am On Jun 07, 2024 |
We are winning Masha Allah! |
Politics › Re: Minimum Wage: I Can't Afford To Pay N100000 To Each Of My 4 Drivers - SGF Akume by iampeterben(m): 7:08pm On Jun 06, 2024 |
God punish this thief |
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Politics › Re: Soludo Buys Innoson 2024 executive model Suv, This Is Awesome by iampeterben(m): 10:52am On Jun 04, 2024 |
Doesn't he have a vehicle before? Even if its Nigerian products we don't support excessive spending. |
Health › Re: DCP Abubakar Muhammad Guri Dies At Police Headquarters In Abuja by iampeterben(m): 10:50am On Jun 04, 2024 |
May his soul RIP |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Vinicius Junior Is Champions League Player Of The Season (See All Awards) by iampeterben(m): 3:16pm On Jun 03, 2024 |
Well deserved! |
Romance › Re: As A Married Woman, I'm Tired Of Sleeping With Different Men by iampeterben(m): 6:45pm On Jun 01, 2024 |
Puss360: Then how about the men who slept with her? Hope say dem too will go hell o All of them are going but in these case the woman is gonna be the first. |
Romance › Re: As A Married Woman, I'm Tired Of Sleeping With Different Men by iampeterben(m): 6:37pm On Jun 01, 2024 |
Daughter of jezebel, you will rot in hell. God will punish that man that would still call her his wife. |
Foreign Affairs › Re: South Africa Election: Latest Results As Counting Of Votes Continue by iampeterben(m): 4:10pm On May 31, 2024 |
ANC is leading convincingly. |
Politics › Re: We Must Build A Nigeria For Generations Unborn – Tinubu by iampeterben(m): 7:07am On May 30, 2024 |
Shey the presidency be come out say no meeting like that, follow news bloggers at your own peril oh! Infact social media should not be trusted. |
Politics › Re: Ohanaeze Lauds Tinubu’s First Year, Makes Demand by iampeterben(m): 7:04am On May 30, 2024 |
All this unions are non existence to Nigerians. I am not even sure if Ndi-Igbo associates themselves with this people. Cos you see this union, they are always the opposite of what the Igbo cultural practices. |
Politics › Re: Tinubu’s First Year Has Been A Nightmare – NNPP by iampeterben(m): 7:02am On May 30, 2024 |
Everyone knows but in the midst of it all I and my family shall flourish. Amen. |