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House passes same-sex marriage law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage, with its marriage equality law passed in the Upper House on Tuesday and now on the way to being promulgated before it is due to take effect in the next few months.
Marriage equality bill poised for final push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to pass the final round of Senate voting this month. The bill, which may take effect by the end of this year, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to support gender equality.
Initiative to support LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion launched
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/06/2024
» The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the Canadian Embassy, Chulalongkorn University’s Sasin School of Management and Workplace Pride, recently launched an initiative to help businesses create safe workplaces for Thai LGBTQ+ people.
Real estate leader advocates ESG
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/05/2024
» The real estate sector can help improve society and the environment by adopting environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, says Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, Group CEO of Frasers Property Limited.
Myanmar LGBTQ people plea for help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/05/2024
» While Pride Month is around the corner in Thailand, Burmese LGBTQ people live under the Tatmadaw's shadow, waiting for help from their Thai counterparts.
Govt keen to host next meet
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand will launch a bid to become the first country in Asia to host the next InterPride World Conference, which will be held next year.
UK's envoy on mission to promote diversity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/04/2024
» British ambassador to Thailand, Mark Gooding, has expressed delight after the Thai parliament recently passed a same-sex marriage bill, saying there's room for the United Kingdom and Thailand to work together to support gender equality.
House says yes to marriage equality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/12/2023
» The House's approval of all four bills seeking to amend the Civil and Commercial Code to allow same-sex marriages in the country during their first reading has received positive responses from members of society, according to government spokesman Chai Watcharonke.
Calls for LGBTQ retirement hub
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/09/2023
» Thailand has the potential to boost the pink economy by attracting international LGBTQ+ seniors who are looking for a place to retire.
Britain, US express LGBTQ+ support
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/06/2023
» The United States and the United Kingdom have pledged to support the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.