Thailand same-sex marriage: Hundreds of couples tie knot as
Jan 22, 2025 · Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.. The landmark bill marks a momentous ...
Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages after new law legalizing …
Jan 23, 2025 · The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal. By the end of Thursday some 1,832 same-sex couples had married nationwide, according to the Department of Provincial Administration.
Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand …
Jan 23, 2025 · The battle for marriage equality in Thailand has long been hindered by the country's turbulent domestic politics, including a military coup in 2014. ... Tan says there could be a long way to go ...
Thailand law will open up full legal, financial and medical rights …
Jan 21, 2025 · How marriage equality became law. Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, but struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law. Thai society largely holds conservative values. Members of the LGBTQ+ community say they face discrimination in everyday life, although they note that things have improved greatly in recent years.
Thailand’s king signs same-sex marriage into law - CNN
Sep 25, 2024 · Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by...
Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law Takes Effect | TIME
Jan 23, 2025 · Thailand’s marriage equality bill, which sailed through both houses of parliament, amended Article 1448 to replace the words “man and woman” and “husband and wife” with “individuals ...
Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law: Love wins and no one is left …
Jan 23, 2025 · By ensuring that all couples, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, have the same rights to marry from the age of 18 and above, Thailand has sent a powerful message to the...
Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law Takes Effect January 22
Jan 14, 2025 · Thailand's Marriage Equality Law is set to take effect on January 22, 2025, making the country the first in Southeast Asia, the third in Asia, and the 38th globally to legalize same-sex marriage.
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed …
Sep 25, 2024 · BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and will come into effect in 120 days.
Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January
Sep 25, 2024 · Thailand’s king has signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriages. King Maha Vajiralongkorn...