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same-sex marriage
Hundreds of Same-Sex Couples Wed as Thailand’s Marriage Equality Bill Comes Into Effect
By Sebastian Strangio
Pop-up marriage booths were set up in Bangkok and other Thai cities to handle the eager backlog of couples.
Thailand’s King Endorses Marriage Equality Bill
By Sebastian Strangio
The law is set to take effect on January 22, 2025, when activists say they will hold a mass marriage of same-sex couples.
Thailand’s Senate Approves Landmark Bill Legalizing Same-sex Marriage
By Associated Press
Once signed into law by the King, Thailand will become the third Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.
Thai Parliament Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage By Year’s End, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A same-sex marriage amendment has passed its first reading in the country's House of Representatives.
When Diversity Meets Diplomacy: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Foreign Missions
By Jack Hayes
Over two dozen countries in the Asia-Pacific still criminalize same-gender relationships. We need more research on how this impacts LGBTQ+ diplomats – and you can help.
How the Silent Majority in Japan Is Hindering Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
By Jio Kamata
Polls consistently show a majority of Japanese favor same-sex marriage – but not enough to apply political pressure. Opponents, however, are vocal.
Can Marriage Equality Become a Reality in Thailand?
By Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn and Sippachai Kunnuwong
Recent legislative developments have raised hopes, but the Thai government could still sink the LGBTQ dream of equal rights.
For Singapore’s LGBTQ+ Activists, Repealing Section 377A Is Only the First Step
By Robin Vochelet
As the government prepares to repeal the discriminatory colonial-era law, LGBTQ+ activists reflect on what comes next.
Singapore to Repeal Colonial-Era Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that repealing Section 377A of the Penal Code was the “right thing to do,” but ruled out legalizing same-sex marriage.
Has Taiwanese Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Changed?
By Timothy S. Rich and Isabel Eliassen
Over a year since legalization, how have public opinions in Taiwan shifted around the question of same-sex marriage?
Hong Kong Court: Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Spousal Benefits
By Katie Tam
The ruling is viewed as a step toward LGBT equality in Hong Kong.
Turnbull’s No-Win Bind: Same Sex Marriage and Aussie Politicking
By Grant Wyeth
Despite strong public support for same sex marriage, ultra-conservatives in the Liberal Party demand a plebiscite.
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