Thailand has created history as the first Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage, with the Senate, a traditionally conservative Upper House selected by the 2014 Thai coup-instigator, endorsing the marriage equality law.

Same Sex Marriage 2018
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Thailand has created history as the first Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage, with the Senate, a traditionally conservative Upper House selected by the 2014 Thai coup-instigator, endorsing the marriage equality law.

This has brought immense joy to many. Thailand has undeniably advanced significantly on social matters, particularly in contrast to numerous Western nations. However, how enduring will the celebration of LGBTQ rights continue in a nation with pronounced social intolerance towards LGBTQ individuals?

Presently, the legalisation of LGBTQ rights is in place, yet fostering «dignity» among LGBTQ individuals remains a substantial hurdle for Thailand, bangkokpost.com reports.

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