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 takes effect on Thursday.
- The Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, following Taiwan and Nepal.
- The law allows same-sex couples equal rights regarding joint assets, tax obligations, and inheritance, using gender-neutral terms in the marriage code.
- Activists have campaigned for over a decade for these rights, with public support growing despite traditional values in the largely Buddhist kingdom.
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