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Thailand Is Your New Sanctuary The country has lifted travel restrictions, and is once again ready to welcome the world to its lavish palaces and ancient ruins, breathtaking beaches and secret waterfalls
JULY / AUGUST 2022
By Doug Wallace
With historic formalities and modern luxury, Thailand is a picture postcard of colour and culture, a sensorial thrill in the middle of the Indochinese Peninsula. And now that the country is fully open and safe, travellers can visit without overly onerous testing requirements or restrictions. Not only that, but the Thai people continue to maintain a peaceful and accepting nature, one that welcomes travellers of all backgrounds, races and sexual expressions.
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Fittingly, the Thai government is planning to take its commitment to diversity and inclusion one step further by continuing to support a new Civil Partnership Bill, which would grant more equal rights to same-sex couples (legislation is planned before the end of 2022). This will be a big step for Thailand – the first country in Southeast Asia to make such progress with regard to LGBTQ rights.
