Thailand becomes first country in south-east Asia to allow same-sex marriage
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The country’s senate overwhelmingly passed a bill to approve marriage equality irrespective of sex.
Thailand’s senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in south-east Asia to enact such a law.