People take part in the annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade in Bangkok, Thailand, June 1. Photo by Reuters
Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, hoped to attract an additional four million international visitors per year after its same-sex marriage law takes effect on Jan. 22, 2025, travel platform Agoda says.
Within two years of its implementation, marriage equality is expected to inject approximately US$2 billion annually into Thailand’s tourism industry, Agoda said in its report released on Friday.
The breakdown includes $0.7 billion for accommodations, $0.4 billion each for food and retail spending, $0.2 billion for domestic transportation, and $0.2 billion for entertainment and medical services, it added.
