Hundreds of couples to tie the knot as marriage equality comes to Thailand

A sign reading “สมรสเท่าเทียม” (equal marriage – a recurring slogan calling for same-sex marriage legalisation in Thailand) at Bangkok Pride 2022
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Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to tie the knot on Thursday as a new law legalizing same-sex marriage goes into effect in the Southeast Asian nation.

Thailand joins Taiwan and Nepal among countries recognizing same-sex unions in Asia. More than 30 countries worldwide now recognize same-sex marriage, according to the Pew Research Center.

Thailand’s law enshrining marriage equality was passed last year by Parliament and given “royal assent” by the country’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in September.

Anticipation has been building since for hundreds of same-sex couples who’ve waited years for the opportunity to wed.

“This demonstrates that Thailand is ready to embrace diversity and accept love in all its forms,” said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who invited dozens of LGBTQ+ couples and activists to government offices last week ahead of the law’s enactment. “Today shows that our country is open and accepting.”

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