On January 23, 2025, Thailand will officially celebrate its first same-sex weddings, following the legalization of gay marriage in June. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hosted a celebratory event for couples and LGBTQ+ activists, marking a historic moment for the country and the region. The new law recognizes marriage as a union between two individuals, granting LGBTQ+ couples rights in adoption, healthcare consent, and inheritance. Activist Plaifah Kyoka Shodladd remarked on the significance of the new legislation, highlighting its potential to improve the lives of queer individuals in Thailand, often seen as a queer paradise yet historically lacking true equality.
"From January 23, everyone, every couple, regardless of gender, can register their marriage at district offices throughout Thailand."
"Although Thailand has been known as the gay paradise or the queer paradise, it was never really the actual paradise for queer people... this bill will open so many doors."
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