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Thailand's King has endorsed a marriage equality bill, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages. The new law will come into force on January 22, 2025, marking the culmination of two decades of advocacy work by activists in the region.

With royal endorsement, Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal.