Marriage equality bill overwhelmingly passes Thai lower house

Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.

Marriage equality bill overwhelmingly passes Thai lower house
People carry a large rainbow flag during a Pride Parade in Bangkok, Thailand.

Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.