It may only be the end of August, but this year has seen some major announcements in Southeast Asia that signal a major shift is taking place in the deeply-conservative region. But do the changes affect reality on a deeper level, or merely cement the status quo?
In June, Thailand made waves after parliament took the first step towards recognising same-sex unions, a move which LGBTQ activists hoped will ultimately lead to the legalisation of gay marriage in the kingdom.
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