Thailand Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage.

On Tuesday Sep. 24, Thailand’s king signed the bill into law after it was overwhelmingly passed by the country’s parliament in June.

The new law changes the definition of marriage to one between two individuals, instead of between a man and a woman.

It also grants LGBTQ couples the same rights as heterosexual couples including being able to adopt children, inherit property and consent to medical treatment for their partner.

The law will come into effect in 120 days, meaning LGBTQ couples will be able to start registering their marriages in January 2025.

This makes Thailand the third country in Asia to allow same-sex marriage after Taiwan and Nepal.

Thailand has one of the most open and visible LGBTQ cultures and communities in Asia, but activists say LGBTQ people still face discrimination through outdated laws and institutions.

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