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Engaged Buddhism: The Bodhisattva Path to Gender Equality in Thailand

Craig Lewis 6 February 2025

In the wake of Thailand’s landmark Marriage Equality Act, BDG spoke with a key figure in the drive for social equality: Buddhist activist Hua Boonyapisomparn

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Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Unions

Justin Whitaker 26 September 2024

Advocates call the move a triumph of equality and human dignity in a country that has historically shown both openness to the LGBTQ+ community and barriers for full equality

Special Report: Thailand to Become First Nation in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Craig Lewis 19 June 2024

Thailand’s senate has passed a landmark bill that will see the kingdom become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage for LGBTIQA+ couples.

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