Bangkok, 'Bangrak' champions marriage registration for 879 couples. Bangkok is generous in giving out vouchers for free health check-ups to all couples. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok And a spokesperson for Bangkok revealed that on the occasion of Valentine's Day, February 14, 2024, Bangkok by 50 district offices provided services to couples who came to register their marriages and to register their lives as LGBTQ+ couples. There were 2,762 couples who came to register their marriages. There were couples who came to register their married lives ( LGBTQ+) number of 164 couples and divorce registration for 38 couples As for the districts with the highest number of 5 couples registering, they are Bang Rak District with 879 couples, Bang Khun Thian District with 102 couples, Bang Sue District with 93 couples, Lat Krabang District with 88 couples, and Nong Chok District with 86 couples. The district with the least number of marriage registrations is Pom Prap Sattru Phai Di strict with 10 couples, followed by namely Khlong San District, Pathumwan District, Watthana District, Sathorn District, 11 pairs per district, Khlong Toei District, Phaya Thai District, 15 pairs per district, and Samphanwong District, 16 pairs. As for the districts with the most people registering their marriages (LGBTQ+), there were 24 couples in Dusit District, 20 couples in Pathumwan District, 11 couples in Bang Kho Laem District, 10 couples in Thawi Watthana District, and 9 couples in Bangkok Noi District. This year, Bangkok has expanded its LGBTQ+ marriage registration service to all 50 districts, with 164 couples registering their marriages (LGBTQ+), although this registration does not yet have legal effect. But this notification reflects the intent of Bangkok in two parts: it shows the intent of Bangkok that is ready to give importance to all groups of people equally. and shows the readiness of Bangkok that if the mother law is ready and the child law has been clearly passed Bangkok is ready to foll ow suit immediately. More special than every year For couples who come to register their marriage or keep a record of married life Bangkok has provided free health check-up vouchers to all couples. Health checkup items include: 1. General health checkup 2. HIV screening 3. Syphilis screening 4. Hepatitis B screening 5. Mental health screening and counseling 6. Complete blood count 7. Thalassemia Screening The period for exercising rights is from 14 February - 15 August 2024 (6 months). If any couple becomes pregnant within 6 months, they can receive the service. 'Free pregnancy test' by having to prepare your original ID card and marriage certificate/marriage registration receipt Issued on February 14, 2024 For couples who have registered their marriage and have registered their married life You can exercise your right to a free health check. at 69 public health service centers and hospitals under Bangkok 12 locations, including Bangkok Pride Clinic until August 2024. Check public health service centers and health screening hospitals at https://healthmap.bangkok.go.th/ . Source: Thai News Agency