If bill is passed, Thailand would be first Asian country to recognise same-sex civil unionsThailand’s military government has backed a bill that would make the country the first in Asia to recognise same-sex civil partnerships. The civil partnership bill is likely to require approval from Thailand’s new parliament after the country’s general election in February. Marriage-like photoshoots in Thailand have been promoted to same-sex couple tourists, despite same-sex marriage not being recognised. The government’s backing of the civil partnership bill on Tuesday, the same day it backed legalising marijuana for medical use, prompted accusations that authorities were attempting to sweeten up voters with popular policies. “Without civil partnership, they can’t do anything.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2018 14:03 UTC