With a historic decision, Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia officially endorsing marital equality. When King Maha Vajiralongkorn royal assented to a ground-breaking law allowing same-sex marriage Tuesday, he made a significant step forward in LGBTQ rights in the region. Approved by parliament in June, the law will take effect 120 days from now; first legal same-sex marriages …

For LGBTQ+ rights, this historic development marks a significant change for Thailand as it gets ready to create history by being the first nation in Southeast Asia to sanction same-sex marriage. Following the Senate’s overwhelming support of the marriage equality law, Thailand’s LGBTQ+ population marks a new chapter marking the country’s advancement toward broader acceptance of equality and human rights.  …

In a groundbreaking move echoing societal evolution, Thailand’s Cabinet has given the nod to a historic amendment paving the way for same-sex marriage. The transformative decision involves reshaping the traditional language of the Civil and Commercial Code, substituting “men and women” and “husband and wife” with the more inclusive “individuals” and “marriage partners.” Deputy government spokesperson Karom Polpornklang underscored that …