King Maha Vajiralongkorn gave royal assent to the new law, passed by parliament in June, which will take effect in 120 days
The Thai king has signed same-sex marriage into law, the official Royal Gazette said Tuesday, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn gave royal assent to the new law, passed by parliament in June, which will take effect in 120 days—meaning the first weddings are expected to take place in January.