Under the new law, Thailand will recognize marriage registrations of same-sex partners aged 18 and above, along with their rights to inheritance, tax allowances and child adoption, among others.

Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights.

Thailand is the first country or region in South East Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, and the third in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal. Over 100 couples were married Thursday in a mass ceremony at ...

Thailand is widely seen by foreigners as one of the more open places in the world for L.G.B.T.Q. people, but it took more than a decade of campaigning to legalize same-sex marriage.

Thailand has long been known as a haven for LGBTQ+ communities. It is only the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, behind Taiwan in 2019 and Nepal in 2023.

While Thailand has a reputation for being more accepting of LGBTQ+ people compared to neighboring countries, same-sex marriage being legalized comes after years of political challenges.

Original Story 6/18/24: Thailand’s Senate has voted to approve a marriage equality bill, which will make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, the bill ...

Thailand's marriage equality bill, which allows same-sex couples to wed, has been written into law and will take effect in January; the bill sailed through the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Last month, Thailand became the only Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. Tourism experts predict an LGBTQ+ boon.

Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage is likely to bring a flood of tourists By Monica Pitrelli,CNBC • Published November 17, 2024 • Updated on November 18, 2024 at 6:55 am BOOKMARKER ...

Thailand’s same-sex marriage law could add 4 million tourists and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year, according to a report commissioned by Agoda.

Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage is likely to bring a flood of tourists By Monica Pitrelli,CNBC • Published November 17, 2024 • Updated on November 18, 2024 at 5:55 am BOOKMARKER ...