Hundreds of gay couples in Thailand, the largest Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage, say they’re planning to get married on Thursday, January 23 as the kingdom’s marriage equality laws come into effect. The new marriage equality laws, which passed last year and come into effect on January 23
Hundreds of gay couples in Thailand, the largest Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage, say they’re planning to get married on Thursday, January 23 as the kingdom’s marriage equality laws come into effect.
The new marriage equality laws, which passed last year and come into effect on January 23, grant same-sex couples the same legal rights as straight couples.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently invited dozens of couples and activists to Government House for a group photo to celebrate.
“January 23, 2025 will be the day that we all make history together,” Shinawatra wrote on Instagram, sharing the photos.
“The love of everyone is legally recognised with honour and dignity.
“From January 23, everyone, every couple, regardless of gender, can register their marriage at district offices throughout Thailand.”
Shinawatra also told Associated Press, “I think it’s very important that the world notice us, and know that in this small country we have this kind of support for our people. We all should be proud.”
Last year, Thai MPs waved rainbow flags on the floor of the Parliament as they overwhelmingly passed the marriage equality bill.
The bill also sailed through the Senate and was signed into law by September.
