Thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters march through central Bangkok on June 4, 2023, marking Pride month Photo: Shutterstock.
Only two Asian countries recognize same-sex marriages, but Thailand will be the next to give citizens marriage equality.
Thailand’s cabinet recently approved a bill that would legalize same-sex weddings.
The amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code will change the words “men and women” and “husband and wife” to “individuals” and “marriage partners.”
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Thailand has struggled with marriage equality legislation over the past few years.
The new government campaigned on the issue, promising to revive the effort and get the legislation passed. »