Bangkok Parliament's first yes to same-sex marriages - Last minute. Thailand's lower house of parliament today passed a same- sex marriage bill, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize LGBTQ marriage equality.

The bill passed with 399 votes in favor and 10 against: it will now have to be approved by the Senate before being submitted to the king. (HANDLE) . Thailand'slower house of. parliament today approved a bill onSame-sex marriage.