Marriage Equality

CHIANG MAI, Jan 23 (TNA) – The atmosphere was joyous across northern Thailand as couples celebrated the first day of the marriage equality law coming into effect. In Chiang Mai, seven same-sex couples marked the occasion with lively traditional Thai wedding processions. A vibrant “Khan Maak” procession, complete with traditional music from pipes and drums, […]

BANGKOK, Jan 23 (TNA) – Thailand officially celebrated the enactment of its marriage equality law today with a large-scale event marking the first day the legislation came into force. Couples who have fought for equal rights for decades celebrated what they called the happiest day of their lives. A marriage equality parade, led by former […]

BANGKOK, Jan 23 (TNA) – Thailand marked a historic milestone on Thursday as same-sex couples were legally allowed to marry for the first time, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.   The landmark legislation, amending the Civil and Commercial Code to replace “man and woman” with “two individuals,” culminated […]