Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On September 25, 2024, King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand officially signed the same-sex marriage bill into law. The bill had already passed through the House of Representatives and the Senate, requiring the king’s endorsement to become law. The law will officially take effect on January 22, 2025 allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages starting on that date.