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Thailand Takes a Historic Step Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

Craig C Lewis 27 March 2024

The lower house of Thailand’s parliament has passed a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages, with politicians voting overwhelmingly in favor.

Thai Lawmakers Move Forward on Marriage Equality as Bangkok Celebrates Pride Parade

Justin Whitaker 16 June 2022

The Buddhist-majority country could become the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages

Taiwanese Buddhist Master Ven. Shih Chao-hwei Awarded the 38th Niwano Peace Prize

Craig C Lewis 2 June 2021

Ven. Chao-hwei is renowned as an engaged Buddhist…

Ven. Shih Chao-hwei

Taiwanese Buddhist Master Ven. Shih Chao-hwei Selected for 38th Niwano Peace Prize

Craig C Lewis 26 February 2021

Ven. Chao-hwei is renowned as an engaged Buddhist…

Overlooking the Bhutanese capital Thimphu. Photo by Craig Lewis

Buddhist Bhutan Becomes the Latest Asian Nation to Decriminalize Homosexuality

Craig C Lewis 14 December 2020

National Assembly votes to amend legislation prohibiting…

Rainbow Bhutan. From thediplomat.com

Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan Nears Decriminalization of Same-sex Relationships

Justin Whitaker 23 January 2020

International rights groups urge the country to end ban on…

Members of the the LGBT+ activist group Rainbow Bhutan. From facebook.com

Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan Moves to Decriminalize Homosexuality

Craig C Lewis 10 June 2019

Bhutan becomes latest Asian government to improve…