Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20pm on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday International
Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first South-East Asian nation to do so. The landmark marriage equality bill, endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, allows LGBTQ+ couples to register their marriages starting January 2025. The legislation, which grants full legal, financial, and medical rights to marriage partners of any gender, passed through the House of Representatives and Senate earlier this year. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra celebrated the achievement, stating, "Congratulations to everyone’s love" with the hashtag #LoveWins. Bangkok officials are prepared to register marriages as soon as the law takes effect.
