Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 by Farhan

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and will come into effect in 120 days. This means LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriage in January … Read more

S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Farhan

Activists welcome the ruling but systemic discrimination persists in the country where gay marriage is not legally recognised. South Korea’s top court has said that the state must provide health insurance for same-sex partners. The Supreme Court delivered the landmark ruling on Thursday, opening the way for common-law couples of the same sex to now … Read more