Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the third country in Asia to do so after Taiwan and Nepal. The landmark bill was endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and published in the Royal Gazette, with the law set to take effect in 120 days. This means that LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriages starting in January next year.
The bill, which passed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate earlier this year, grants full legal, financial, and medical rights to marriage partners of any gender. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed his support for the new law, congratulating everyone on this significant step towards equality with the hashtag #LoveWins.
