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'District of Love' ready for same-sex marriage registration tomorrow
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- Bang Rak District, famously known as the 'District of Love,' is fully prepared to register same-sex marriages, with over 60 couples already booked for tomorrow.
- The historic law legalizing same-sex marriage takes effect today, marking a significant milestone as all district offices across Bangkok and other provinces are ready to solemnize these unions.
- Officials at Bang Rak have undergone specialized training to ensure a comfortable and respectful registration process for same-sex couples, focusing on appropriate pronoun usage and sensitive questioning.
- Couples are advised to prepare all necessary documents, including parental consent for those under 20 and an Affirmation of Marital Status for foreign nationals.
- The district has arranged special celebratory elements, including a prize for the first couple to register and festive photo backdrops to commemorate the occasion.
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