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Lawmakers in Thailand overwhelmingly approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Legalizing same-sex marriage could boost tourism, contributing positively to the economy. LGBTQ travel to Thailand before the pandemic generated $6.5 billion, or 1.2% of GDP.
Tourism plays a significant role in the nation's $500 billion economy, contributing about 12%.
LGBT Capital estimates that LGBTQ travel to Thailand in 2019 amounted to $6.5 billion.

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BBC News

Thailand moves to legalise same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Thailand poised to legalise same-sex marriage after parliament passes bill

Lawmakers overwhelmingly vote to make country the first in south-east Asia to recognise same-sex unionsLawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in south-east Asia to legalise equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.Four hundred of 415 lawmakers present voted for the bill on Wednesday and footage from inside parliament showed people stand…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as Parliament passes landmark bill

Thailand’s lower house of parliament 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

1 month ago·India

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Reuters

Thailand parliament passes same-sex unions bill

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Thailand could become first southeast Asian country to adopt marriage equality

Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.

1 month ago·Canada

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NDTV

Thailand Parliament Passes Bill To Legalise Same Sex Marriage

Thai advocates for LGBTQ rights hailed a major step forward Wednesday as the parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill in a landslide, paving the way for the nation to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality. While Thailand enjoys a welcoming reputation for the international LGBTQ community, Thai activists have struggled for decades against conservative attitudes and values. The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes i…

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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