<p>Bangkok: Thailand's King has endorsed a marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year, officially making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia and third place in Asia to recognise marriages of same-sex couples.</p><p>The royal endorsement was published in the official royal gazette late on Tuesday, meaning the bill will come into force in 120 days, which would be Jan 22, 2025.</p>.Catholic church body in Kerala warns against 'misleading' campaigns on same sex relationships.<p>The law, the culmination of two decades of efforts by activists, was approved by the Senate in June.</p><p>Thailand, one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations, is already known for its LGBT culture and tolerance.</p>
<p>Bangkok: Thailand's King has endorsed a marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year, officially making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia and third place in Asia to recognise marriages of same-sex couples.</p><p>The royal endorsement was published in the official royal gazette late on Tuesday, meaning the bill will come into force in 120 days, which would be Jan 22, 2025.</p>.Catholic church body in Kerala warns against 'misleading' campaigns on same sex relationships.<p>The law, the culmination of two decades of efforts by activists, was approved by the Senate in June.</p><p>Thailand, one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations, is already known for its LGBT culture and tolerance.</p>