Thailand

2024 - 6 - 18

Historic Moment: Thailand to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Global Recognition - LGBTQ rights - Marriage Equality - OECD - Southeast Asia - Thailand

Thailand is set to make history as the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage! 🏳️‍🌈 #Thailand #MarriageEquality

Thailand is paving the way for change as it becomes the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The Senate's approval of the marriage equality bill marks a monumental step forward for LGBTQ rights in the region. Once signed into law by the King, Thailand will join the ranks of Taiwan and Nepal as the third Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage.

Activists from the LGBTQ community are celebrating the landmark decision, as Thailand sets a precedent for other Southeast Asian countries to follow in the pursuit of marriage equality. The bill's passing signals a significant advancement towards societal acceptance and equal rights for all couples in Thailand.

In a related development, the OECD has decided to open accession discussions with Thailand, highlighting the country's increasing engagement with Southeast Asia. This move positions Thailand as the second country from the region to become an OECD member, further solidifying its commitment to international cooperation and economic development.

Thailand's progress towards legalizing same-sex marriage not only brings joy to countless couples like Anticha and Worawan but also serves as a beacon of hope for LGBTQ individuals across the region. With the bill awaiting the King's signature, Thailand is on the verge of making history and becoming a trailblazer for marriage equality in Southeast Asia.

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'Monumental step forward': Thailand to become first Southeast Asian ... (CNN)

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 ...

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Thailand's Senate Approves Landmark Bill Legalizing Same-sex ... (The Diplomat)

Once signed into law by the King, Thailand will become the third Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.

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Thailand passes landmark bill to legalise same-sex marriage (Aljazeera.com)

Country will become first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality. Thailand marriage equality. Activists from the LGBTQ community celebrate after ...

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Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex ... (Reuters)

Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to ...

OECD increases engagement with Southeast Asia further - Opens ... (OECD)

The Council of the OECD has decided to open accession discussions with Thailand, making it the second country from Southeast Asia to become an OECD ...

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Thailand becomes first South-East Asian country to legalise same ... (ABC News)

Thailand's Senate approves a landmark bill allowing couples such as Anticha and Worawan to finally get married.

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Thailand's Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Landmark Bill ... (TIME)

BANGKOK — Thailand's Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to ...

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Thailand's senate passes landmark marriage equality bill (CBS News)

The bill still needs the king's signature, but Thailand is very close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality.

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Thailand to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Across Asia, Taiwan and Nepal are the only places where gay unions are legally recognized.

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Thailand 'makes history' as first Southeast Asian country to legalise ... (Sky News)

Thailand's senate has voted to approve a marriage equality bill - clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia ...

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Thailand's Senate overwhelmingly approves a bill to legalize same ... (NPR)

Thailand's Senate voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the ...

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Victory for Same-Sex Marriage in Thailand (Human Rights Watch)

Thailand's Senate voted 130-4 today to pass a same-sex marriage bill that the lower house had approved by an overwhelming majority in March.

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