Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to do so after King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved the bill on 24 September 2024. The law, effective in 120 days, grants same-sex couples full legal rights, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in the region. [22]

A parade in Bangkok Pride 2022, Si Lom. Thailand has long had a reputation of tolerance when it comes to LGBTQ people; there are many LGBTQ nightclubs and bars in the country and the first Thai LGBTQ magazine, Mithuna, began publication in 1983. [8]However, in 1989, LGBT activist Natee Teerarojjanapongs described the situation as more complicated; although LGBT …

The history of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people in Thailand spans thousands of years. Concepts of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities have been influenced by both Indigenous and Buddhist traditions.

Dec 3, 2023 · Transgender people in Thailand face significant challenges in obtaining legal recognition for their gender identity. This lack of legal protection makes them vulnerable to various forms of discrimination, impacting their ability to access education, employment, and healthcare.

Jan 22, 2025 · Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality. The landmark bill marks a momentous...

Jan 21, 2025 · For all of Thailand's general tolerance of LGBT people, getting equal rights, including marriage, required a determined campaign to change attitudes in Thai officialdom and society.

Jan 23, 2025 · Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand have experienced a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.

Jan 23, 2025 · Hundreds of couples across Thailand received marriage certificates on Thursday, breaking into smiles or tearing up over the moment they had dreamed of for so long.

Jan 23, 2025 · The law allows LGBT couples to have the same legal and financial rights as others, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third jurisdiction in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Thailand, which ranks highly on LGBTQ legal and living conditions indexes, now becomes the third country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.