"Thailand's Parliament Approves Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill"

Thailand's lower house of parliament has approved a marriage equality bill, making the country the first in southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender. The bill must now be approved by the senate and endorsed by the Thai king before becoming law. If successful, Thailand will join Taiwan and Nepal as the only countries in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The legislation has been in discussion for over a decade, and while there is cause for celebration, some are urging for the elimination of gendered language in the current draft to ensure all rights extend to LGBTI+ persons.