LGBTQ+ couples Thitikarn Chaturaphit, 31, Araya Wattanapradit, 31, Phunapat Vipasrinimit, 37, Nachita Rakmit, 38, Ploynaplus Chirasukon,33 and Kwanporn Kongpetch, 32 celebrate after they receive official marriage certificates, as the country’s marriage equality bill comes into effect following a royal endorsement which effectively makes Thailand Asia’s third territory to legalise same-sex unions, in Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa