People from the LGBTQ community gathered in Bangkok on Tuesday (June 18) to celebrate the passing of a marriage equality law. Waaddao Chumaporn, a member of the Civil Society Commission, said it was a "relief" that the community can now use the new law in their lives. - REUTERS
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00:00As an 18-year-old non-binary youth, it is an important step for society and for our
00:17future children. We are very proud to make history today where love triumphed over prejudice.
00:24We faced a lot of challenges, including some kind of hate crime, as the law did not protect
00:42our family. But then look at now, we have support from the parliament, from the senates
00:50that passed this law. That means we are now protected by law.
01:17I was excited, happy, and then felt relieved at the same time, because for over 10 years
01:23we had to live and wonder where life could take us. After we have achieved this, I feel
01:28happy and it feels like we've passed this moment to other people as well. Now, it will
01:34be the couples who can use this law as part of their lives. I felt a sense of relief and
01:40really happy.