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MNBrewer

(8,462 posts)
Wed Aug 21, 2013, 10:49 AM Aug 2013

Thailand, conservative but tolerant, may legalize gay marriage

http://news.yahoo.com/thailand-conservative-tolerant-may-legalize-gay-marriage-051022637.html

Known for its laissez-faire attitude, Thailand has positioned itself as a holiday destination for gay couples and could soon be cashing in on another niche market if a proposed law makes it the first Asian country to legalize gay marriage.

Other Southeast Asian countries such as Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei ban sexual relationships between men, but Thailand has become a regional haven for same-sex couples.
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Thailand, conservative but tolerant, may legalize gay marriage (Original Post) MNBrewer Aug 2013 OP
Could never bring myself to vacation in Thailand theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #1
Good. William769 Aug 2013 #2

theHandpuppet

(19,964 posts)
1. Could never bring myself to vacation in Thailand
Wed Aug 21, 2013, 10:54 AM
Aug 2013

One of the worst places in the world for sex slavery, human trafficking and child prostitution. The fact that they're considering legalizing gay marriage is ironic.

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