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Thailand’s same-sex marriage bill gets royal endorsement

Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand’s King has endorsed a marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year, officially making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia and third place in Asia to recognize marriages of same-sex couples.

The royal endorsement was published in the official royal gazette late on Tuesday, Sept. 25, meaning the bill will come into force in 120 days, which would be Jan 22, 2025.

“Congratulations on everyone’s love. #LoveWins,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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