Hundreds to wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force
- Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to legalize their marriages as the Marriage Equality Act comes into effect, granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
- Thailand is now the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, following Taiwan and Nepal.
- The law uses gender-neutral terms and provides legal rights such as adoption and inheritance for same-sex couples, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
- Activists have campaigned for over a decade for same-sex marriage rights, and public support for the law has been reported as overwhelming despite traditional conservative values in society.
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