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Both and Newyear announce engagement after Thailand passes marriage equality bill

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Cue the wedding bells, Thai actors Both Nattapong and Newyear Kitiwhut are officially engaged. On 18 June, Thailand took a monumental step forward for LGBTQIA+ rights when 130 senators voted in favour of enacting marriage equality –which would make it the third territory in Asia after Nepal and Taiwan to do so. Before it can be officially passed, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn needs to endorse the bill. However, the process is considered a formality and is expected to be granted. Since the news was announced, many of the country’s LGBTQIA+…

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Thailand to become first Southeast Asia nation to legalise same-sex marriage

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In a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights”, Thailand is set to make history as the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. On 18 June, 130 senators voted in favour (with only four opposing the bill) to enact marriage equality, which would make Thailand the third territory in Asia after Nepal and Taiwan to do so. Before it can be officially passed, Thailand’s king Maha Vajiralongkorn needs to endorse the bill. However, the process is considered a formality, and it is expected to be granted. Same-sex marriage…

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Thailand to make history as first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex civil partnerships

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Thailand is set to become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex civil partnerships. On 7 June, the country’s cabinet approved a new draft of the Civil Partnership Bill, allowing same-sex couples to legally register their partnership. While the proposed legislation avoids the term “marriage”, LGBTQ+ couples aged 17 and older will be allowed to jointly own property, adopt children and pass on inheritances. Those under the age of 17 will need to get permission from their parents or legal guardian. The landmark announcement comes a couple of years…

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court rules against same-sex marriage

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In a step back for LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand has officially ruled against marriage equality within its constitution. According to a report from the Washington Blade, the Constitutional Court sided with Section 1448 of the country’s Civil and Commercial Code. Under the law, it says that marriage is between a man and a woman and does not grant marital rights to same-sex partnerships. The controversial ruling comes after the advocacy group, Foundation of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Rights, filed a lawsuit challenging the code. Alongside their ruling, the court encouraged…

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