Thailand steps closer to recognising same-sex civil unions

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Thailand steps closer to recognising same-sex civil unions

hailand’s cabinet has approved a new bill that has opened the way for the country to become the first in Asia to recognise same-sex civil partnerships.

The bill, which would also afford same-sex couples the right to start their own families, would require approval from the Thai parliament – the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) - likely after an upcoming general election in February.

If passed, the law would introduce a legally-recognised civil institution similar to marriage which, according to Nathporn Chatusripitak, a government spokesperson, would institute a minimum age limit of 20 and grant property, inheritance, succession and medical decision rights

. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/1 ... il-unions/