In brief
On January 22, 2025, a momentous occasion unfolded in Thailand as the nation officially recognized same-sex marriages, marking a historic progression for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. In a vibrant celebration at Paragon Hall in Bangkok, hundreds of couples, including long-time partners Rungtiwa Thangkanopast and Phanlavee Chongtangsattam, participated in a mass wedding. This event highlighted the laws that had previously denied them the ability to wed despite being in love for two decades. Rungtiwa expressed her joy in finally being able to stand proudly in society with her partner. The ceremony, organized by the rights group Naruemit Pride, featured beautifully decorated settings, and officials oversaw the legal registration of each couple's marriage. Friends, family, and journalists gathered to witness this groundbreaking moment as Thailand joins a progressive group of nations in Asia.
Thailand Celebrates Historic Same-Sex Marriage Law with Mass WeddingHundreds in Bangkok register marriages as Thailand becomes Asia's third country to legalize same-sex unions.On January 22, 2025, a momentous occasion unfolded in Thailand as the nation officially recognized same-sex marriages, marking a historic progression for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. In a vibrant celebration at Paragon Hall in Bangkok, hundreds of couples, including long-time partners Rungtiwa Thangkanopast and Phanlavee Chongtangsattam, participated in a mass wedding. This event highlighted the laws that had previously denied them the ability to wed despite being in love for two decades. Rungtiwa expressed her joy in finally being able to stand proudly in society with her partner. The ceremony, organized by the rights group Naruemit Pride, featured beautifully decorated settings, and officials oversaw the legal registration of each couple's marriage. Friends, family, and journalists gathered to witness this groundbreaking moment as Thailand joins a progressive group of nations in Asia.
