Thailand Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage!

Thailand Becomes Third Asian Country to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage

IT’S OFFICIAL! ️‍ The King has signed the same-sex marriage law in Thailand, which will take effect in 120 DAYS!

Thailand is now leading the way as the first Southeast Asian country to officially recognize same-sex marriage! #สมรสเท่าเทียม #MarriageEquality pic.twitter.com/ZzmyeNWV1E

— BoysLove Hub ENG (@BoysLoveHubENG) September 24, 2024

With the signature of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, the LGBTQ+ travel destination becomes the third country in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, and the first in its immediate area of Southeast Asia to do so. The new law was passed by its Senate in June and takes effect on Jan. 22 of next year.

Love certainly wins in any language!

แด่ทุกความรัก…
ยินดีกับความรักของทุกคนค่ะ #LoveWins ❤️

ขอบคุณการผลักดันจากทุกภาคส่วน เป็นการต่อสู้ร่วมกันของทุกคนค่ะ #สมรสเท่าเทียม

— Ing Shin (@ingshin) September 24, 2024

“To all the love,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted to X Twitter. “Congratulations on everyone’s love.” The law changes the current civil code to include same-sex couples, granting full legal, medical, and financial rights, as well as full inheritance and adoption rights.

same sex marriage law has passed in thailand! love wins all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/b2a9A07CpM

— di-tee ♡ (@newgunT__T) September 25, 2024

“The law is a monumental step towards equal rights in Thailand,” LGBTQ+ rights advocate Waaddao Chumaporn said, as reported by The Advocate. Chumaporn hopes to organize a mass wedding to take place on the law's start date.

While Thailand has a history of conservative religious and cultural views, it has also been a surprisingly welcoming destination for the LGBTQ+ community.

I don't know what this video is from but it's giving me some feels!

same-sex marriage is officially legal in Thailand! congratulations to OffGun, the long overdue marriage is finally over, time to get married, parents! pic.twitter.com/Yo71Xyy9bf

— purple, momma of 50 (@purplelovre) September 24, 2024

Thailand is the third Asian country to pass such legislation into law, after Taiwan (2019) and Nepal (2023).

Finally! Thailand’s marriage equality bill has received royal endorsement. It will soon be published and officially become law. pic.twitter.com/IBL0d4zMZI

— yammi (@sighyam) September 24, 2024

The response online was overwhelmingly jubilant, to say the least.

Weed and Gay marriage???? Time for a Thailand Trip !!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nuypKlqH2D

— High in Drublic (@fiestamule) September 24, 2024

It is interesting to see the changes happening in certain parts of the world when it comes to LGBTQ rights, especially in light of the battle we are having here in the States. Will other conservative countries follow suit? What will happen to our own rights here in the US with the next election? Let's be hopeful. There are still a number of countries where being gay is punishable by law and even death.

Will you be traveling to Thailand to celebrate?

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