Same-sex couples struggle to build 'modern families' in Thailand

[Bangkok Post] - 01/20/2025

Thailand took a historic step in 2024 by legalising same-sex marriage, but the legislation stops short of granting LGBTQ couples full parental rights. Same-sex couple Jacob Holder and Surapong 'Keng' Koonpaew struggle to build 'modern family' in Thailand. - REUTERS



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