Thailand's King Maha Vajiralonghorn signed a same-sex marriage bill into law late Tuesday that will take effect Jan. 22. The king's endorsement is required to make laws official in Thailand.

The king of Thailand just gave Royal Assent to a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt. Siritata Ninlapruek, an LGBTQ activist, said "We are all delighted and excited. We've been fighting for our rights for over 10 years,

Thailand's King has endorsed a historic marriage equality bill passed by parliament on June 18. Effective January 22, 2025, this law makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage.

Thailand's marriage equality bill was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and will come into effect in 120 days' time

Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, with the landmark marriage equality bill being signed into law on Tuesday. The law was published in the Royal Gazette following the endorsement of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and will come into effect in 120 days,

Thailand's historic marriage equality bill was officially enacted on Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed

Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage.