Thailand has made a historic stride in LGBTQ+ rights by becoming the first nation in Southeast Asia, and the third across Asia, to legalize same-sex marriage. A significant majority of the Thai senate voted in favor of the bill, which amends the nation’s civil code to use gender-neutral terms, thereby allowing same-sex couples to marry. This legislative change is seen as a major victory for LGBTQ+ advocates and is expected to significantly impact the community and their families positively.
- Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
- Out of the 152 senators in attendance, 130 voted in favor, 18 abstained, and four voted against the bill.
- The bill amends the nation’s civil code by replacing the terms “men and women” with the gender-neutral term “individual.”
- Following the king’s approval and publication in the government Gazette, the law will become effective within 120 days.
- The Prime Minister hailed the approval as a “significant milestone.”
- Many LGBTQ+ Thais, who have faced frequent discrimination despite the country’s inclusive reputation, see this as a step towards equality.
- The law’s passage was celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates and community members as a transformative achievement for rights and equality.
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