But in the 2019 election which returned Thailand to civilian rule, a new, youthful reformist party called Future Forward, which fully supported equal marriage, did unexpectedly well. They won the third-largest share of seats, revealing a growing hunger for change in Thailand.

In a landmark move, Thailand is poised to recognize same-sex marriages on Thursday, granting LGBTQ couples the same legal rights as heterosexual partners. Danaya Phonphayung and Sunma Piamboon, a couple for over 13 years,

LGBTQ+ couples and activists have gathered in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, to celebrate ahead of the country’s first same-sex weddings on Thursday (23 January). Last June, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise gay marriage.

President Donald Trump began his first full day in office attending a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday and got a sermon he may not have been expecting: an appeal to protect immigrants and respect gay rights.

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump began his first full day in office attending a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral today and got a sermon he may not have been expecting: an appeal to protect immigrants and respect gay rights.