'Love triumphs over prejudice' in Thailand as marriage equality bill passes

Members of Thailand's LGBTIQ+ community gathered to celebrate the bill's passing. Source: AAP / Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/Sipa USA

Thailand's Senate has passed the final reading of a marriage equality law, paving the way for it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex couples.

The background: The draft bill gained support from a wide majority of parliament in the upper house, with 130 out of 152 votes in favour.

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