Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: A Huge Step Forward in Asia

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Hundreds of same-sex couples in Thailand are tying the knot as the country becomes the largest nation in Asia to allow equal marriage. After years of campaigning, the same-sex marriage bill was passed in an historic parliamentary vote last June. The law grants LGBTQ+ couples the same rights as any other couple to get engaged, married, manage assets, inherit, adopt children, make medical decisions and extend financial benefits. It's a significant milestone in Thailand's journey towards full acceptance of LGBTQ+ people.

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