Thailand to allow same-sex marriage

Thailand's Senate has passed a landmark bill to allow same-sex marriage. The legislation now goes to the king for final approval. Activists described the vote as a "monumental step forward". We hear from our regional expert and get reaction from Thailand's LGBTQ community.

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Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Members of the LGBTQ+ community react as they celebrate after the passing of the marriage equality bill in its second and third readings by the Senate, which will effectively make Thailand Asia's third territory to legalise same-sex unions, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 18, 2024. Credit: Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters)