Hundreds of same sex-couples tied the knot in Thailand after a landmark bill came into effect recognizing marriage equality in the country. LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand have fought for the same rights as heterosexual couples for more than a decade.

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The landmark marriage equality bill in Thailand has come into effect, leading to hundreds of same-sex couples tying the knot across the country. LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand have been campaigning for the same rights as heterosexual couples for over a decade. The newly enacted law allows same-sex couples to adopt, inherit property, and make healthcare decisions for their partners, significant rights that were previously accessible only to heterosexual couples.

This development places Thailand as the third location in Asia to legalize same-sex marriages, alongside Nepal and Taiwan. The successful passage of the marriage equality bill was celebrated with joy and fanfare. Bangkok police sergeant major P Sitsirahiranchai and his husband, Chonateep, were among the many couples who expressed their excitement at finally being recognized as a complete family under the law.

For couples like Konkord Meemoon and Pokchakorn Wongsupa, who have been together for 30 years, this moment represents a vision previously thought unattainable in their lifetime. Meanwhile, for Nina Jainipat Chuaedkuntot and her partner of 22 years, this new chapter is something they had longed for, with a wider goal of having the Thai government recognize transgender individuals.



Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples wed in Thailand

A moment of pure elation. Marriage equality in Thailand, a milestone years in the making. On Thursday, Bangkok police sergeant major P Sitsirahiranchai and his husband, Chonateep, along with hundreds of other same-sex couples, tied the knot across the country. I feel so excited. It's the happiest day of my life. We could finally do what we've been wanting to do for a long time. We are now a complete family. There's finally a law accommodating our relationship. Thailand is now the third place across Asia to legalize same-sex marriages, joining Nepal and Taiwan. Thailand's parliament passed the country's marriage equality bill last year, an occasion marked with joy and fanfare. Now that it's in effect, the country's LGBTQ couples can adopt, inherit property and make health care decisions for their partners like straight couples have done for generations. After 30 years of being together, Konkord Meemoon and Pokchakorn Wongsupa say they are both overjoyed. People here would have similar feelings. They may even be happier. For people at my age, I could never imagine to see this kind of atmosphere in our lifetime. But it did happen. For many in the LGBTQ community, the next priority is asking the Thai government to recognize transgender people. And that includes Nina Jainipat Chuaedkuntot, who just married her boyfriend of more than two decades. She says for now, they are simply appreciating the start of this extraordinary chapter. We were waiting for this moment for the entire 22 years. It's just indescribable. The most important thing is that love is beautiful, regardless of gender. No matter what gender someone identifies as, love is beautiful. Everyone wants to experience good love. So I hope people stop limiting love to just men and women. For these couples, a historic occasion, the start of a whole host of happily ever afters. Mike Valerio, CNN.

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