Thailand’s movement to protect LGBTQ+ rights has brought economic as well as social benefits. However, the country’s draft marriage equality bill must first get passed by a conservative senate.

BANGKOK--Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal ...

BANGKOK--Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after ...

So, I think this is very important for both of us.” How marriage equality became law Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, but struggled for decades to pass a marriage ...

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Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia and third territory in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to legalise same-sex marriage ...

She called for collective efforts to make Thailand an inclusive space for all genders. Ms Paetongtarn added the government is committed to promoting gender equality in all settings through various ...

TOKYO -- Pressure is building on the Japanese government to extend marriage rights to LGBTQ couples after the Osaka High Court said Tuesday that failure to do so was unconstitutional, the fifth such ...

They believe that gender equality can finally be achieved ... isn't enshrined in other laws, while marriage is a well-established legal concept in Thailand. The partnership bill will be applied ...

It was agreed during a panel talk that, despite Thailand being well-known for its acceptance of transgender individuals, discrimination against them remains prevalent, particularly in rural areas.