A politician in Thailand has proposed legalizing polygamy for women. Although the law only recognizes monogamous marriage, in practice there have been legal gaps. For now, the idea, which has not yet become a formal bill, has reignited the debate on marriage norms. Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a prime ministerial candidate for the Alternative Party, sparked a debate in his country by proposing that women be legally allowed to have up to four husbands at the same time. He assured that the measure could be applied under a specific legal framework and with the explicit consent of those who participate in this type of union. His statements generated a wave of reactions, both among the Thai population and on social media. In the vast majority, the questions came from the male sector. The politician maintained that his proposal seeks to open the discussion about equal rights in marriage, in a country where historically some men have maintained multiple partners. Despite this, the proposal clashes with current legislation, as polygamy is illegal in Thailand for both sexes.
