Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights.

Thailand's same-sex marriage law could add 4 million tourists and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year, according to a report commissioned by Agoda.

Over 200 same-sex couples wed in Bangkok as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage. The joyous event, hosted by Bangkok Pride, marked a milestone, with Woran Ramwan calling it a historic day.

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.

Thailand's marriage equality bill, which allows same-sex couples to wed, has been written into law and will take effect in January; the bill sailed through the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Thailand has long been known as a haven for LGBTQ+ communities. It is only the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, behind Taiwan in 2019 and Nepal in 2023.

Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

Thailand's same-sex marriage legislation, scheduled to come into effect in January 2025, could attract an additional 4 million tourists.