On January 23, Thailand officially implemented its new equal marriage law, allowing same-sex marriages and positioning the country as a leader in LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia. The law, which employs gender-neutral language, provides additional rights such as adoption and inheritance for all couples, including transgender individuals. This momentous occasion followed a historic parliamentary vote, making Thailand the third Asian nation to pass such legislation. Celebrations included mass weddings organized by Bangkok Pride, drawing dozens of couples celebrating their unions with newfound legal recognition.
The new marriage law uses gender-neutral terms, allowing transgender people to wed and granting adoption and inheritance rights to all married couples.
Couples celebrate as Thailand makes history by becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, reflecting its leading position in LGBTQ+ rights.
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