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When it feels as though there's bad news everywhere—like a spreading war in the Middle East and continued conflict in Ukraine and Sudan—it's sometimes helpful to find a pinch of good news.
Here you go: Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage. Recently the king approved a law passed by parliament that makes Thailand the first nation in Southeast Asia to take this step. It joins Taiwan and Nepal as the three Asian countries allowing gay nuptials.
Now, for at least a couple of minutes, I can block out the bad and indulge in a Thai high.