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A lot of weddings are happening in this Bangkok shopping centre.

It's the first day that same-sex couples can marry in Thailand.

The country's already gay-friendly but LGBTQ+ groups have worked hard for same-sex marriage.

Actor, Sappanyoo "Arm" Panatkool's just got married.

He can't believe today has come.

The change allows people to marry the people that they love.

There have been lots of changes in Thailand's political situation.

So, progress to the marriage law's been slow.

In 2020, young people demanded change.

And political parties needed their support.

That's made the change happen quicker.

1448 is the part of the Thai Civil code about marriage.

It was changed to remove words like man and woman.

LGBTQ+ organisations wanted 1448 couples to marry on the first day.

The new rules give same-sex couples new rights.

Now, they can share what they own, receive property if their partner dies and start a family.

Chayapa Rattanakewil, who's a government school teacher, is delighted.

It means her partner can share her job benefits.

She wants the best for her partner so this is fantastic news.

Thailand's only the third Asian country to allow same-sex marriage and the first in Southeast Asia.

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