THAILAND VALENTINES DAY

LGBTQ couples register for relationship certificates to celebrate Valentine's Day

epa11151432 Kevin Pehthai Thanomkhet (L) gives a memorial souvenir ring to his partner Nathnicha Klinthaworn (R) after receiving their certificates recognizing relationships between LGBTQ people during a registration organized by Pathumwan district office to celebrate Valentine's Day, in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 February 2024. Although the certificate recognizing relationships of same-sex couples is not legally binding as same-sex marriage is still not recognized in the kingdom, Thai lawmakers have passed the four draft laws to legalize same-sex marriage which are expected to come into effect in 2024, bringing Thailand closer to becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage after years-long campaign by advocates calling for the rights and acceptance of LGBTQ people. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

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