Thailand: Nation To Become First To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage In Southeast Asia 2

A marriage equality bill in Thailand passed the final hurdle after its Senate voted in favor of same-sex union on Tuesday, June 18, making the nation the first in Southeast Asia to legalize a similar law. The bill still requires a final signature from the king before marriage equality can take effect in Thailand, but this process is considered a formality. The law will then come into effect 120 days after it is published in the Royal Gazette. This footage, taken in a room at the Parliament House in Bangkok, shows supporters celebrating when the final vote result came in.

Thailand: Nation To Become First To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage In Southeast Asia

A marriage equality bill in Thailand passed the final hurdle after its Senate voted in favor of same-sex union on Tuesday, June 18, making the nation the first in Southeast Asia to legalize a similar law. The bill still requires a final signature from the king before marriage equality can take effect in Thailand, but this process is considered a formality. The law will then come into effect 120 days after it is published in the royal gazette. This footage taken in a room at the Parliament House in Bangkok shows supporters celebrating when the final vote result came in.

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu (L) topples yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn ozeki promotion

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn ozeki promotion

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu receives prize money after defeating yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Sumo: Takayasu likely to earn promotion to ozeki

Promotion-chasing sekiwake Takayasu (R) topples yokozuna Harumafuji for his 11th win on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2017. Takayasu needed at least 10 wins at the meet, for a total of 33 over three straight tournaments, to be considered for ozeki promotion and moving up a rank looks like a formality. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo