Thailand to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand Senate Approves Historic Marriage Equality Bill. In a groundbreaking move

Thailand's Senate voted in support of a marriage equality bill, positioning as the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

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The bill received resounding approval from the Senate, with 130 of the 152 members present voting in favor

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With this historic decision, Thailand joins Taiwan and Nepal as the third country in Asia to embrace marriage equality.

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