As Thailand moves to pass same-sex marriage law, couple wait to tie the knot

Juarawee Kittisilpa - Reuters - 18/06
Thai lesbian couple Vorawan "Beaut" Ramwan and Anticha "An" Sangchai are patiently waiting for the passage of their country's same-sex marriage law so that they can cement their relationship after four years together.
BANGKOK, June 17 (Reuters) - Thai lesbian couple Vorawan "Beaut" Ramwan and Anticha "An" Sangchai are patiently waiting for the passage of their country's same-sex marriage law so that they can cement their relationship after four years together.
"Once the law comes into effect, we will sign our marriage license," said Anticha, a university lecturer. "We've been waiting for this for a long time."
The marriage equality bill is expected to pass through its final reading in Thailand's upper house of parliament on Tuesday, said Wallop Tangkananuruk, chairman of the senate committee for the bill.
It will then be sent to the king for approval and come into force 120 days after being published in the Royal Gazette, making Thailand the third territory in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to legalise same-sex marriage.
The Southeast Asian nation, known for its vibrant cultural scene and tolerance, has long been a popular destination for LGBTQ+ travellers.
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Item 1 of 4 Vorawan "Beaut" Ramwan and Anticha "An" Sangchai spend time together during an interview with Reuters at their house, before a bi...
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