Thailand takes step towards same-sex marriage with Parliament vote

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BANGKOK - Thailand took a step towards marriage equality on Wednesday as lawmakers gave initial approval to legalising same-sex unions, prompting celebrations outside the Parliament building.

It is a significant landmark in a Buddhist-majority country with a highly visible LGBTQ community but whose members still face major barriers and discrimination.If it succeeds, Thailand would be the first country in South-east Asia to recognise same sex unions.

A committee of lawmakers will now scrutinise the Bills in detail and consolidate them into two proposals, to give MPs a choice between backing civil partnerships and full same-sex marriage.

 

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