‘We’re more open-minded than that’: Hugs and tears as nearly 2,000 same-sex, trans couples marry in Thailand

‘We’re more open-minded than that’: Hugs and tears as nearly 2,000 same-sex, trans couples marry in Thailand

BANGKOK, Jan 24 — Almost 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand yesterday as the kingdom’s equal marriage law went into effect in a first for Southeast Asia. Thailand is by far the biggest nation in Asia to recognise equal marriage. More than 30 countries have legalised marriage for all since the Netherlands became the first to allow same-sex unions in 2001. There were hugs and tears of joy at more than 800 district offices a…

Thailand marriage equality law takes effect

A law that extends marriage rights to same-sex couples in Thailand took effect on Thursday. Media reports indicate hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across the country once the law took effect. The Bangkok Post reported Bangkok Pride and authorities in the Thai capital organized a mass wedding that took place at a shopping mall. “Today, the rainbow flag is proudly flying over Thailand,” said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on X. T…

The Royal Gazette publishes the Ministerial Regulation on Family Registration Abroad B.E. 2568, amending the criteria and methods after the Marriage Equality Act comes into effect.

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