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Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions

An LGBTQ+ couple attends same-sex marriage registration at a department store, after Thailand's lawmakers passed at first reading four different bills on same-sex unions, as they will be presented with certificates recognising their relationships, but the certificated will not be legally binding, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Lawmakers in Thailand on Wednesday passed at first reading four different bills on same-sex unions, moving a step closer towards becoming the second territory in Asia to legalise same-gender marriages.

Thailand has one of Asia's most open and visible lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, adding to its image of tolerance and attraction as a liberal holiday destination for foreign tourists.

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