By AFP and published by CNA HIS MAJESTY THE KING has signed same-sex marriage into law, the official Royal Gazette announced yesterday (Sep. 24), making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the biggest place in Asia to recognise marriage equality. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn gave royal assent to the new law,
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Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as House passes landmark bill
By Reuters and published by CNA THE HOUSE OF Representatives today (Mar. 27) passed a marriage equality bill at the final reading, in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions. The bill now requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from His
Read moreA man who sleeps in a tent in his yard while his wife inside says marriage not affected
By Anna Medaris Miller, Insider, and published by MSN New The athlete and podcaster Rich Roll sleeps in a tent outside, while his wife sleeps in their bed inside. He said the setup supported his sleep, connected him to nature, and didn’t affect his marriage. Other couples are embracing unconventional sleeping styles that
Read moreDemocracy, LGBTQ activists stage downtown demonstration
THE United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and queer (LGTBQ) groups staged a demonstration at Ratchaprasong intersection this afternoon (Nov. 28) to push for abolition of Criminal Code Section 112, or the lese majeste law, and obtain marriage equality, Matichon newspaper said. Booths were set up to collect
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