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While the US rolls back LGBTQ+ protections, Thailand legally recognizes same-sex marriage, granting couples equal rights and ...

Thailand has officially implemented a marriage equality law, allowing couples of all genders to register their unions. This significant milestone positions Thailand as the third Asian country, ...

and Ploynaplus Chirasukon from the LGBTQ+ community show their marriage certificates after the Marriage Equality Act took effect in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) ...

After decades of campaigning by activists, Thailand is the third territory in Asia to legalize same-sex marriages after Taiwan and Nepal, with a new marriage equality law coming into effect on ...

"This event shows that many LGBT couples want this (marriage) certificate. It's a symbol that Thailand is ready for change toward equality. Same-sex marriage is just the first step," Adcharaporn said.

Thailand remains an outlier in Asia in recognising marriage equality - only Nepal and Taiwan have legalised same-sex unions. It's one reason why Aki Uryu, who is Japanese, moved to Bangkok to be ...

Watch more here. Gay lawmaker Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat, who has been a driving force behind the marriage equality laws, says this milestone was reached "with the love of the people". "Without ...

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Thursday became the first country in Southeast Asia to hold legal same-sex weddings, with LGBT groups aiming to mark the occasion with more than 1,000 marriage ...

Thailand makes history as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, granting full legal, financial, and medical rights to couples. Celebratory events are planned across the ...