On Wednesday, Thai LGBTQ rights activists celebrated a significant milestone as the parliament overwhelmingly approved a same-sex marriage bill, positioning Thailand to become the inaugural Southeast Asian country to acknowledge marriage equality. Despite Thailand’s inclusive reputation, local activists have long battled against entrenched conservative beliefs. The bill passed with 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, awaiting Senate approval and royal endorsement to become law.
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