Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage
Twelve years ago, the Thai couple headed to the marriage registrar’s office to take part in a mass wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day in Bangkok. Rungtiwa Thangkanopast wore a long white dress, and her partner, Phanlavee Chongtangsattam, a black tuxedo. Officials welcomed them. But when they reached the registrar’s desk and presented their identity cards,…
