Thu Jan 23 08:50:50 UTC 2025: ## Thailand Sees Hundreds of Same-Sex Marriages as Landmark Law Takes Effect
**Bangkok, Thailand** – Hundreds of same-sex couples across Thailand tied the knot today as the country’s landmark same-sex union law officially came into effect. The new legislation marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the Southeast Asian nation, granting same-sex couples many of the same legal rights and protections enjoyed by heterosexual couples. Celebrations erupted nationwide as couples, some who had waited years for this moment, formalized their relationships. The widespread adoption of the new law highlights the growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.
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