Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage: A Huge Leap for Equality in Southeast Asia

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Thailand has made history by becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage! King Maha Vajiralongkorn has approved a law passed by the parliament three months ago, allowing same-sex couples to legally register marriages from January 22. Under the new law, Thailand will recognize marriage registrations of same-sex partners aged 18 and above, along with their rights to inheritance, tax allowances, and child adoption. This is a huge win for LGBTQ activists who have fought for over a decade for the same rights to marry as heterosexual couples. Thailand is now the third country in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal. Let's celebrate love and equality!

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