Same-sex marriage endorsedIn this 2015 photo, campaigners call for public awareness of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage during a parade in downtown Bangkok. Five years later, the cabinet has endorsed a bill permitting such marriage. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)The cabinet on Wednesday endorsed a bill permitting marriage registration of same-sex couples, along with legal amendments to ensure they have the same rights as different-sex couples. Marriage registration will be available to consenting same-sex couples who are at least 17 years old. After same-sex marriage registration, minors will be considered mature.
Source: Bangkok Post July 08, 2020 09:15 UTC