Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Weddings took place across the country, including at a Bangkok mall, as same-sex marriage became legal. Thailand is one of the few places in Asia where it’s allowed.

Couples celebrated on Thursday as same-sex marriage came into effect in Thailand, the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to approve marriage equality, a milestone that will be celebrated with hundreds of weddings.