Where same-sex marriage is legal around the world
Thailand will become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, joining a list of more than 30 countries and territories globally.
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Thailand passes landmark Bill recognising marriage equality
BANGKOK — Thailand on June 18 became the first country in South-east Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.