Thailand Becomes Third Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage After Taiwan and Nepal
In a historic move, Thailand is set to become the third place in Asia, following Taiwan and Nepal, to legalize same-sex marriage. The Senate's overwhelming approval of the bill on Tuesday marks a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia, positioning Thailand as a leader in the region. The Senate's vote on the marriage equality bill, which received 130 out of 152 votes in favor, was the final legislative hurdle needed to pass the law. Only four members voted against it, while eighteen abstained. Thailand is poised to become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, which grants full legal, financial, and medical rights to marriage partners of any gender, had already sailed through the House of Representatives with an impressive 400 out of 415 members voting in favor just before the previous parliamentary session concluded in April. Next, the bill requires the formal endorsement of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, followed by ...
