Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage as of Thursday, making it the first nation in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to do so. This landmark law allows LGBTQ+ couples equal rights in various areas including legal, financial, and medical matters by amending the Civil and Commercial Code. A celebratory event at a shopping mall in Bangkok is expected to see around 300 couples register their marriages, with many more nationwide. Despite a historically conservative backdrop, advocates highlight improved acceptance and celebrate this significant step in the fight for equality.
The enforcement of the marriage equality law is proof that regardless of our gender, we all share the same basic human rights in every aspect under Thai law.
Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, expanding rights for LGBTQ+ couples.
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