Coverage dated June 17, 2024

Thailand’s Senate Approves Landmark Bill Legalizing Same-sex Marriage

Headline from The Diplomat

Once signed into law by the King, Thailand will become the third Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.

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Reports & sources

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  1. France 24

    'Victory for the people': Thai lawmakers pass marriage equality law (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.

  2. Triblive

    Thai same-sex marriage bill clears final hurdle with Senate (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Thailand’s same-sex marriage bill cleared its final hurdle with the Senate endorsing it in a special session Tuesday, putting the nation on course to be the first in Southeast Asia to guarantee marriage equality. The 250-member upper house voted with 130 in support of the bill that was passed by

  3. The Diplomat

    Thailand’s Senate Approves Landmark Bill Legalizing Same-sex Marriage (opens The Diplomat)

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    The Diplomat's feed description

    Once signed into law by the King, Thailand will become the third Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.

  4. France 24

    'Victory for the people': Thailand approves same-sex marriage (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.

  5. The Guardian

    Thailand passes historic bill recognising marriage equality (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Country on track to become third in Asia – after Taiwan and Nepal – to legalise same-sex marriage

  6. Seattle Times

    Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize marriage equality (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Thailand’s Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a...

  7. Time

    Thailand’s Senate Overwhelmingly Approves a Landmark Marriage Equality Bill (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Thailand will become the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

  9. NPR

    Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a bill to legalize same-sex marriage (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

  10. WUSA9

    Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity but has struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law.

  11. New York Times

    Thailand’s Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The bill, which needs the king’s endorsement to become law, underscores Thailand’s status as a relative haven in Asia for L.G.B.T.Q. people.

  12. Los Angeles Times

    Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Thailand, a society with largely conservative values, will become the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage.

  13. Washington Blade

    Thailand marriage equality bill receives final approval (opens Washington Blade)

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    Washington Blade's feed description

    Country third jurisdiction in Asia to allow same-sex marriages

  14. WHDH Boston

    ‘Monumental step forward’: Thailand to become first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Tuesday,

  15. Fox News

    Thailand's Senate approves historic bill legalizing same-sex marriages (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Thailand’s Senate approved a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

  16. NBC News

    Thailand approves a landmark bill to legalize marriage equality (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Thailand’s Senate voted Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill, paving the way for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

  17. Digital Journal

    'Victory for the people': Thailand set to approve same-sex marriage (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Thai lawmakers met Tuesday to vote on legalising same-sex marriage, putting the kingdom on the cusp of becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to

  18. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    ‘Monumental step forward’: Thailand to become first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Tuesday, with supporters calling it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Thai lawmakers pass landmark same-sex marriage law – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    LGBTQ+ advocates hailed the move as a "victory" as it makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to enact marriage equality legislation.

  20. Voice of America

    Thailand's Senate overwhelmingly approves bill to legalize same-sex marriages (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Bill now needs the pro forma endorsement of the king

  21. Christian Science Monitor

    A historic moment for Thailand: Senate approves same-sex marriage bill (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Thailand’s Senate majority voted to approve a bill legalizing same-sex marriages. It just needs the king’s endorsement. Thailand would become the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

  22. WSVN Miami

    ‘Monumental step forward’: Thailand to become first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN) — Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on

  23. Al Jazeera

    Thailand passes landmark bill to legalise same-sex marriage (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Country will become first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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