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

BANGKOK, Thailand – 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...