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Thailand Celebrates New Same-Sex Marriage Law With Mass Wedding. Thailand passed marriage equality and hundreds of couples tied the knot

Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions. Thailand has made history as the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. Hundreds of couples celebrated the milestone by tying the knot. The new law, which has been fought for more than a decade, is a huge victory for the LGBTQ+ community. From now on, same-sex couples can officially register their marriage and enjoy the same legal, financial, medical, adoption and inheritance rights as opposite-sex couples. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra underscored the historic event with an inspiring message at a mass wedding in Bangkok: “This marriage equality law marks the growing awareness of gender diversity and inclusivity in Thai society. It is a powerful affirmation that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, race or religion, is entitled to equal rights and dignity.” The celebrations were colorful and unforgettable. At least 200 couples tied the knot on a rainbow carpet at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok. The mass wedding ceremony began in the morning at Paragon Hall, an event and convention center in one of Bangkok’s biggest shopping malls, Siam Paragon. It was hosted by a rights group, Naruemit Pride, whose name roughly translates to creating pride. Dozens of officials and scores of journalists were on hand as the first weddings began in a large charcoal-gray hall, with flower-bedecked pink arches set up as backdrops for the newlyweds’ photos. The couples were wed one at a time by officials who examined their documents and formally registered them as legally married. Among the brides and grooms were a uniformed police officer and his partner, and an elderly lesbian couple who were escorted around by former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, amid confetti and traditional Thai music.