Thai King Signs Same-Sex Marriage Equality Bill, First in Southeast Asia

Sep 24, 2024, 02:54 PM

The Thai king, Maha Vajiralongkorn, has signed the Marriage Equality Bill into law, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the largest in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. The bill received royal endorsement and was published in the Royal Gazette on Tuesday. The law will officially come into effect in 120 days, marking a monumental step for LGBTQ+ rights in the region.