Thailand marked a historic day as LGBTQ+ couples across the country registered their marriages legally under the newly enacted Marriage Equality Act. This legislation grants same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, following Taiwan and Nepal.
On the first day of the law taking effect, as many as 300 couples were expected to formalize their unions at a gala celebration in central Bangkok. Notably, actors were among those who tied the knot, expressing their joy and gratitude for the legal recognition of their love.
