Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across Thailand on Thursday, as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to legally recognize equal marriage.

Pope Francis clarifies his stance on blessing same-sex couples | 60 Minutes Hundreds of LGBTQ couples in Thailand got married Thursday as the country's landmark marriage equality law came into effect.

Thailand's LGBTQ+ community celebrated their King officially endorsing the new law allowing same sex marriage.

Thailand's LGBTQ+ community celebrated their King officially endorsing the new law allowing same sex marriage.

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

Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

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

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralonghorn signed a same-sex marriage bill into law late Tuesday that will take effect Jan. 22. The king's endorsement is required to make laws official in Thailand.

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.

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.

Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Thailand, Beginning January 2025 2 minute read A celebration event at the Government House in Bangkok on June 18, 2024.