In a heartwarming event, newlyweds share their joy and stories as love prevails in the face of historic adversity.
Thailand Embraces Same-Sex Marriage with Historic Mass Wedding Event
Thailand Embraces Same-Sex Marriage with Historic Mass Wedding Event
Thailand becomes the third Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, celebrating with hundreds of couples at a large ceremony in Bangkok.
On January 22, 2025, Thailand marked a significant milestone by officially implementing its new law that legalizes same-sex marriages, making it the third country in Asia to do so. The historic moment was celebrated with a grand mass wedding ceremony held at Paragon Hall in Bangkok, where hundreds of couples gathered to register their unions. Among them were Rungtiwa Thangkanopast and Phanlavee Chongtangsattam, a couple who had been thwarted in their attempts to marry a decade ago.
The ceremony was overflowing with emotions as couples donned traditional attire. Rungtiwa, dressed in a long white dress while Phanlavee wore a dapper black tuxedo, expressed their immense joy, stating, “I am delighted and excited because we have been waiting for this day for a very long time.” Their narrative resonated with many present, as they recounted the struggles they faced for 20 years, often hiding their love due to societal disapproval.
The event was hosted by the rights group Naruemit Pride, meant to inspire and create pride within the LGBTQ+ community. The atmosphere was festive, with officials present to witness and officiate the legal unions while reporters captured the monumental moment for history. The mass wedding saw couples exchanging vows and having their unions registered, a procedure that was both heartfelt and methodical, ensuring that each couple could proudly embrace their new legal status as married partners.
The event stands as a remarkable step toward equality, showcasing Thailand's evolving stance on LGBTQ+ rights and the celebration of love in all its forms.
The ceremony was overflowing with emotions as couples donned traditional attire. Rungtiwa, dressed in a long white dress while Phanlavee wore a dapper black tuxedo, expressed their immense joy, stating, “I am delighted and excited because we have been waiting for this day for a very long time.” Their narrative resonated with many present, as they recounted the struggles they faced for 20 years, often hiding their love due to societal disapproval.
The event was hosted by the rights group Naruemit Pride, meant to inspire and create pride within the LGBTQ+ community. The atmosphere was festive, with officials present to witness and officiate the legal unions while reporters captured the monumental moment for history. The mass wedding saw couples exchanging vows and having their unions registered, a procedure that was both heartfelt and methodical, ensuring that each couple could proudly embrace their new legal status as married partners.
The event stands as a remarkable step toward equality, showcasing Thailand's evolving stance on LGBTQ+ rights and the celebration of love in all its forms.
