LGBT Politics Asia Archives

Thailand Parliament Passes Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

By JRL Charts|2024-03-28T09:05:19-07:00March 28th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: LGBT News, LGBT Politics Asia, same-sex marriage, Thailand Legalize Same-Sex Marriage|

BANGKOK, TH — (03-28-24) — Thailand' Parliament made history yesterday when it passed a same-sex marriage bill, making the country the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize same-sex marriage. “I want to invite you all to make history,” said Danuphorn Punnakanta, chairman of the parliamentary committee, ahead of the vote. “We did this for all [...]

Hong Kong Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Civil Unions

HONG KONG — (09-05-23) — Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday in favor of same-sex civil unions but stopped short of ruling in favor of full marriage rights in a partial win for HK's LGBTQ community. Over the past decade, LGBTQ activists in Hong Kong have won piecemeal victories in court, striking down discriminatory government [...]