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Thailand Makes History by Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in Southeast Asia
In a groundbreaking decision, Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The historic parliamentary vote saw the Senate Upper House pass the changes to the marriage law with 130 votes in favor, four against, and 18 abstentions.
This new law grants same-sex couples equal rights to those of heterosexual couples, including adoption and inheritance rights.
Kevin Pehthai Thanomkhet, 30, expressed his relief and joy, stating, “My partner has one boy and I want to have legal rights to formally adopt him as my child and to have a say about his well-being. This bill will allow it.”
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who has been a strong advocate for the LGBTQ community, announced that he would open his official residence for celebrations with activists and supporters.
Since the Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001, more than 30 countries worldwide have followed suit. In Asia, however, only Taiwan and Nepal recognize marriage equality.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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