The recent historic move in Thailand's approach to legalizing same-sex marriage has captured the world’s attention, with the House of Representatives passing the same-sex marriage bill on its final reading by a vote of 400 out of 415.

"For the first time in two decades, extreme poverty is on the rise. Last year, around 120 million people fell into poverty as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on economies and societies," Guterres said.