Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: Impact on Thai Muslims

By Razali Zakaria ….. Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage after the country’s parliament voted to pass a new law on March 3, 2024, thereby acknowledging the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community. What is the situation for Muslims in Southern Thailand regarding this issue? Follow the explanation of Narathiwat MP (5) Kamonsak Leewamoh, also known as Wan Johan, who is the spokesperson for the Prachachart Party.