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Thailand parliament passes same-sex unions bill

By Thomson Reuters Mar 27, 2024 | 2:11 AM

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed a marriage equality bill at the final reading, in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions.

The bill requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from the king before it becomes law.

(Reporting by Panu Wongcha-um; Editing by Martin Petty)