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The Governor of Bangkok, who attended the mass wedding ceremony at Siam Paragon, described it as a big day for Thailand. I think it reflects an inclusive society, not only in terms of marriage, but also in terms of our beliefs, cultures and religiously. We embrace every person.
After gay marriage was legalized in Thailand last year, it has now been implemented across the country. On January 23, a large number of gay couples took part in a mass wedding in Thailand. The couple joined hundreds of other couples in a mass wedding ceremony in Bangkok after the same-sex marriage law came into effect. The mass wedding ceremony began at the Event and Convention Center of Siam Paragon, one of the largest shopping malls in Bangkok. It was organized by a rights group named Naruimit Pride. There is a wave of happiness among gay couples after getting legal recognition of marriage. He is describing this step of the government as a dream come true. The king approved the bill passed by the Thai Parliament last year. Because of this law, gay couples have got financial, legal and medical rights. He will also be able to adopt a child.
Big day for Thailand
The Governor of Bangkok, who attended the mass wedding ceremony at Siam Paragon, described it as a big day for Thailand. I think it reflects an inclusive society not only in terms of marriage, but also in terms of our beliefs, cultures and religiously. We embrace every person.
Where else in Asia is gay marriage legal?
Thailand is the third jurisdiction in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Nepal and Taiwan. In May 2019, Taiwan’s parliament became the first in Asia to legalize gay marriage, two years after the island’s constitutional court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry. It was celebrated by LGBTQ+ communities across the region.
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