Hundreds of Couples Wed as Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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Meet the first couples to wed as Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage

The Marriage Equality Act, the first law of its kind in Southeast Asia, redefines marriage as a partnership between two individuals of any gender and grants same-sex couples the legal rights of traditional marriage on issues such as inheritance, adoption and medical benefits.

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Los Angeles Times

Love is a many-gendered thing: Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages as law gives them equal status

LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand made Thursday a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.

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‘I’m proud of Thailand’: Couples to tie the knot in mass weddings as same-sex marriage become legal

After decades of campaigning and countless setbacks, the country is becoming the first in southeast Asia – and only the second in Asia after Taiwan – to introduce full marriage equality.

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Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand

Thailand's parliament passed the historic same-sex marriage bill last June. Thailand joins Taiwan as the only countries in Asia to recognize marriage equality. "I feel more secure in our life because we can be a family and be recognized as a couple in society," said Anticha Sangchai.

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Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages as law gives them equal status

The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.

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Thailand Becomes 1St SE Asian Nation To Allow Same-Sex Marriage, Netizens Cheer While Bashing USA's 'Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy'

Thailand becomes first South Asian nation to legalise same sex marriage. More than 200 LGBTQ+ couples entered into a wedlock in Thailand today. Many netizens celebrated the development while ridiculing the recently signed anti-LGBTQ+ order by the United States President Donald trump in America.

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Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Thailand

Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says the "rainbow flag has been planted gracefully in Thailand" The Marriage Equality Act changed the words 'men and women' and 'husband and wife' in the relevant civil code.

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Same-sex marriages in Thailand now legal

Thailand becomes the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex unions. The decision carries serious economic potential in that country. The word "spouse" replaces "husband" and "wife" in statutes. Same-sex couples can now adopt children, take out joint mortgages, pass on property.

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Thailand Becomes First Country in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand is now the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The new law, effective this Thursday, marks a historic milestone for equality in the region. It provides same- sex couples full legal, financial, and medical rights. "I'm so happy. It's something that was more than I could've dreamed of," said Danaya Phonphayung.

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Thai Same-Sex Marriage Bill Clears Final Hurdle With Senate Nod - BNN Bloomberg

Thailand's Senate endorsed same-sex marriage bill in a special session Tuesday. The 250-member upper house voted with 130 in support of the bill that was passed by the elected House of Representatives in March. The nation stands out in Southeast Asia where there has been little progress in recognizing the rights of the LGBTQ community.

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Thailand same-sex marriage law takes effect: "Every love is the same"

Thailand is the first country or region in South East Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Over 100 couples were married Thursday in a mass ceremony at a mall in central Bangkok. One couple getting married said they had waited 13 years to do so, while another said they'd been waiting 17 years.

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Thai Senate passes bill legalizing same-sex marriage - UPI.com

Thailand's Senate passed a bill Tuesday legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill is now headed to the palace for approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The law will take effect 120 days after being announced in the Royal Gazette. The first marriages are expected to take place before the end of the year.

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Nearly 2,000 couples tie the knot as Thailand approves same-sex marriage

Thailand is the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. 1,832 LGBTQ+ couples registered their unions on the landmark day. The Marriage Equality Act amends Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code to replace gendered terms with “individuals” and “marriage partners”

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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage

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Same-Sex Marriage Buzz: Thailand Experiences Rise in Wedding Reservations

Thailand is set to legalize same-sex marriage in 2023. The country is a popular destination for weddings. Wannida Kasiwong, owner of Wonders and Weddings in Bangkok, said there has been an increase of interest in the country. She will form a consultancy team to cater to an expected surge in inquiries if the law passes.

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