Since then, Danaya Phonphayung and Sunma Piamboon, both women, have considered themselves a married couple, even if same-sex marriages were not legally recognized.
They plan to register their marriage at a district office near their home on the very first day that the law allows.
“I think I’ll cry,” Danaya, an office worker, said with a big smile, thinking about the moment that they will sign the paper.
It’s something that was more than I could’ve dreamed of, that suddenly this day is happening.”.
It would open up access to full legal, financial and medical rights for LGBTQ couples.
Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, but struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law.
He acknowledged there that would be problems in the beginning, but said that he hoped they would gradually improve over time. »
