Thailand legalises same-sex marriage - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

Hannah Gelbart and BBC Thai journalist Panisa Aemocha, in Bangkok, discuss the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Thailand. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM They speak with an activist campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights in the country and explore what this new law means for same-sex couples in Thailand. Thailand is the first country in South East Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, following years of activism. Could other nearby countries do the same? 00:00 Introduction 01:32 The LGBTQ+ culture in Thailand 02:05 How is Pride celebrated in Bangkok? 03:06 Why did it take so long to legalise same-sex marriage in Thailand? 04:07 What does this new law actually mean in practice for same-sex couples? 05:08 How have people been reacting to the same-sex marriage bill in Thailand? 06:06 Negative reactions to the to same-sex marriage bill in Thailand 06:48 Interview with Best Chitsanupong Nithiwana, activist and co-founder of the Young Pride Club in Chiang Mai 09:01 What role does religion play in Thai attitudes to LGBTQ+ rights? 10:03 Can people in Thailand identify as their preferred gender? 10:27 The situation in other nearby Asian countries on same-sex marriage 12:32 Conclusion Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Mora Morrison, Benita Barden and Julia Ross-Roy Video producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde Watch more episodes of What in the World here 👉🏽    • What in the World   And you can listen to more episodes from What in the World here 👉🏽    • What in the World daily   Thumbnail credit: Getty Images ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Twitter 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Facebook 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #LGBTQ #Thailand