Thailand Officially Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage

Key Points

• Thailand's law on same-sex marriage came into effect, allowing almost 200 couples to register marriages
• The new law grants LGBT couples legal and financial rights, making Thailand the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage

Pros

• LGBT couples now have the same legal and financial rights as others
• Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage

Cons

• Legal language changes around marriage did not extend to family law, leaving some couples with legal gaps

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