Scores of Couples Tie the Knot as Thailand’s Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Takes Effect
In a historic leap forward, Thailand has emerged as the pioneer in Southeast Asia for legalizing same-sex marriages. With LGBTQ+ organizations rallying together, the nation aims to celebrate this groundbreaking moment by facilitating over 1,000 marriage registrations in a single day.
After a relentless pursuit that spanned decades, Thailand joins the ranks of only two other Asian territories—Taiwan and Nepal—that have embraced marriage equality. The new law, which formally takes effect today, marks not just a shift in…