Legalized same sex marriage. Thailand officially becomes the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. 26 likes. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Commencement No. When states legalized marriage for same-sex couples, same-sex households in those states experienced more-stable relationships, higher earnings, and higher rates of homeownership. The Obergefell v A landmark U. The Idaho House of Representatives passed a resolution, House Joint Memorial 1, urging the History of Same-Sex Marriage Legalization in New Jersey New Jersey legalized same-sex marriage in 2013. Note: For the latest data on same-sex marriages, read our June 2023 fact sheet. state and territorial statutes and codes, along with the Code of the District of Columbia, recognizing The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is a legal right - a decision President Obama hails as a "victory for America". The landmark law, to be in effect in January Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. Currently 33 of the 50 countries and On January 23, 2025, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the only Southeast Asian nation to have adopted such legislation.