A victory for same-sex marriage! This January, Thailand became one of the countries in Asia to accept gender equality, the first country in ASEAN and the second country in Asia to pass a same-sex marriage law, causing the whole world to pay attention, including the giant media from England, The Sunday Times.
On 12/1/2025, The Sunday Times newspaper revealed big news that….. “Woody Vutthithorn” is preparing to join hands with his life partner in an official wedding ceremony after Thailand prepared to announce a law for equal marriage. On 14 February 2014 , “Woody Vutthithorn Milintachinda”, a famous Thai MC and his life partner “Oat Akkarapol” held a small celebration party on the rooftop of a hotel on Phuket Island, inviting only close friends to witness the important day.
Woody is one of Thailand’s most famous hosts, known for interviewing many world-class figures. After living together for 8 years, the couple decided to hold a wedding ceremony to celebrate their love. However, the wedding was held in private because it could not be revealed to the public. Then, 11 years later, Woody and Oat are preparing to officially register their marriage this month. Because on January 23, 2025, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia and the second country in Asia after Taiwan to officially recognize marriage equality.
“Woody Vuthithorn” revealed his feelings that… Thailand’s marriage equality law has come into effect! W.D. read The Times newspaper from England, which is a world-class media outlet. He brought up the issue of Thailand’s marriage equality law and told the story of Woody and Oat. This is one of the moments that W.D. feels the happiest and proudest in his life. It wasn’t easy to get to this day because 11 years ago, the two of us had to hold a wedding in secret. But on January 23rd, it will become another important history when the marriage equality law will officially come into effect.
Which W.D. would like to say that this law is not just about us, but it is a victory for equality for everyone. W.D. is very glad that Thai brothers and sisters have received this right and hopes that The Times presenting this story to the eyes of the world will be an inspiration for many countries that are still waiting for change to see this example and move towards equality together with us.
