Bangkok, Thailand – In a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand officially legalized same-sex marriage on Tuesday, making it the third country in Asia to do so after Taiwan and Nepal. The landmark legislation was signed into law following royal endorsement from...
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming the Third Nation in Asia to Do So
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