Thai Senate tackles same-sex marriage bill

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 03, 2024 12:08 am

BANGKOK: The Thai Senate will debate a bill on Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage, as the kingdom moves toward becoming the first Southeast Asian country to recognize marriage equality.

Thailand has long enjoyed an international reputation for tolerance of the LGBTQ community, but activists have struggled for decades against conservative attitudes and values.

ALMOST DONE Senators attend a session at the Thai Parliament in Bangkok on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, during the first reading of the bill to legalize same-sex marriage. AFP PHOTO

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