Who told you it will be legally recognised you are only assuming it will be until senate have reviewed and pass it than the king has to sanction it before anything related to gay marriage is deemed legal
Going to pattaya and you don't visit walking street once than you haven't been to pattaya it's an eye opener a must do enjoy the adventure but it's not everyone's cup of tea just be mindful you are dealing with the most street savy females and shims you will ever see the thai girl if not interested just show respect and keep walking
each to there own its a matter of opinion I've also been to veitnam phillipines Indonesia laos cambodia and Malaysia but Indonesia to me is much better overall including cost of living don't get me wrong I love thialand and i will still visit have many thai and expat friends whom live there and i am happy for you stay there
Depends on what floats ya boat you want tree change or sea change always believed thailand was me after visiting Thailand twice every year for the last 25 years accept covid time I've changed my trane of thought now iam interested in phillipines and Indonesia they actually seem more enticing to be truthful only my opinion