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They look like a new boy band... but it's the world's first THREE-WAY same-sex marriage: Gay Thai men tie the knot in 'fairytale ceremony'

Pictured from left to right, Joke, Art and Bell said many people accepted and understood their situation

  • Three men have tied the knot in world's first three-way same-sex marriage
  • Gay Thai men Joke, Bell and Art took the plunge on Valentine's Day
  • The trio wed under Buddhist law due to Thailand's marriage restrictions
  • Bell said: 'We believe many people do understand and accept our choice'

Three gay men from Thailand have tied the knot in what is thought to be the world's first three-way same-sex marriage.

Happy newlyweds Joke, 29, Bell, 21 and Art, 26, took the plunge on Valentine's Day after exchanging their vows in a fairy-tale ceremony at their home in Uthai Thani Province, Thailand.

The three blushing grooms are thought to be the world's only wedded male threesome and have since become internet sensations after photos from their big day went viral.

Bell, Art and Joke pictured together after tying the knot in the world's first three-way same-sex marriage

Bell, Art and Joke pictured together after tying the knot in the world's first three-way same-sex marriage

The newlyweds took the plunge on Valentines Day when they exchanged vows in Uthai Thani, Thailand

The newlyweds took the plunge on Valentines Day when they exchanged vows in Uthai Thani, Thailand

The trio consummated their love under Buddhist law in the ceremony as same-sex marriages are not recognised as legitimate under Thai law

The trio consummated their love under Buddhist law in the ceremony as same-sex marriages are not recognised as legitimate under Thai law

In what they described as the happiest day of their lives, the three men were suited and booted for the ceremony in which they exchanged rings after walking down the aisle.

Bell, From Phitsanulok Province, said: 'I think we are first three-way same sex males to have a wedding, possibly in the world.

'Some people may not agree and are probably amazed by our decision, but we believe many people do understand and accept our choice. Love is love, after all.'

Although same-sex marriages are not recognised as legitimate under Thai law, the trio were able to consummate their love under Buddhist law in the symbolic ceremony.

Art, from Chiang Mai Province, met Joke, from Uthai Thani Province, through business and started a relationship after realising their love for each other while working closely together in 2010.

Both men knew they were gay before they met and have been living together for the past five years.

Meanwhile Bell, who was studying management at Phitsanuloke University, frequently met the couple at parties before the three men realised they all started to have feelings for each other.

But after Bell was hospitalised with a congenital disease, the threesome became inseparable leading Joke and Art to propose the idea of a three-way marriage.

The only condition was that Joke and Art must ask Bell's parents for his hand in marriage.

Art said: 'When Bell was in hospital, it became clear that we all had a lot of feelings for each other.

The newlyweds pose for a photograph on their wedding day after falling in love during their time at university

The newlyweds pose for a photograph on their wedding day after falling in love during their time at university

Pictured from left to right, Joke, Art and Bell said many people accepted and understood their situation

Pictured from left to right, Joke, Art and Bell said many people accepted and understood their situation

'We thought what better way to show our love for each other by getting married.

'It might seem strange to some, but many people understand our bond and the reasons we got married.

In Thailand, same-sex unions are not legally binding, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons may face legal challenges on their sexual freedoms as same-sex couples are still frowned upon.

However, more LGBT rights are applicable than ever before in the country, one of the most tolerant countries in Asia, with religious groups declaring their support for civil marriages between gay and lesbian couples.

Joke, Bell and Art were joined together under Buddhist Law in a ceremony that was not legally registered.

The ceremony included the traditional exchange of vows in which the trio declared their love for each other, and in doing so, agreed to share their home and responsibilities.

The three men believe same-sex marriages are just as valid as any other legally sanctioned ceremony

The three men believe same-sex marriages are just as valid as any other legally sanctioned ceremony

According to Joke, same-sex marriages are just as valid as any legally sanctioned ceremony and are treated as such.

He said: 'Now Thai society has a better understanding of sexual orientation as many same-sex weddings appear on TV, newspapers and social media, we feel more accepted and able to come out.

'But I don't believe the world has ever seen three men marry before, this is something new.

'Most people all around us can accept that and many people have given us their blessing.

'We love each other and live together like brothers; hopefully this is something the world can understand in the 21st century.'

 

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Comment by Dr. Phillip Valentine on March 1, 2015 at 11:27pm

And homos around the world will be celebrating out "advancement" as a species... Total fuckery...

Comment by Elizabeth Peters on March 1, 2015 at 11:15pm
This world going to hell and whatever is under hell!!
Comment by Yahiness on March 1, 2015 at 11:10pm
As God shakes his head
Comment by Danjahkid on March 1, 2015 at 10:51pm
It's official, that's it... I have seen and heard it all.
Comment by MMM on March 1, 2015 at 5:22pm
I'm curious to read the official documentation of ANY study performed on the human brain that shows or proves that people are born GAY. Anybody me fine ah tell me son seh im barn suh, dem a look feh trouble & dem gwine fine me. Ah me mek him & raise him. We unno come out? Fiya if unno.......
Comment by Charlotte Virtual3DArchitect on March 1, 2015 at 5:10pm

I love everyone but I'm making sure I save myself from the lake of fire.. 

Comment by StokeS on March 1, 2015 at 2:20pm
Clearly she is total wife material:

Comment by Bombahdrop 1 hour ago
Aint nobody taking my man cause he aint goinG on his own free will lolz I don't care whoit is. 1MAN TO 1WOMAN. THATS HOW GOD WANTED IT FROM THE BEGINNING AND HOW HE WANT'S IT TODAY, THIS AIN'T GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH FAKE CHRISTIANS. IT'S ALL GOOD YOU EXPOSE FALSE PROPHETS AND ALL BUT THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER STILL EXIST AGAINST THE LIES. THIS IS A FORMULA FOR DISTASTER AND WOMEN OUT THERE ARE JUST DUMB AS F*** TO ACCEPT BEING WITH OUT A MAN/HUSBAND BECAUSE EVERYBODY IS GAY AND MISERABLE AND FOR WHAT, FOR MEAT, THE FLESH SMFH
Comment by vaughn mitchell on March 1, 2015 at 2:09pm

on to the  next subject

Comment by Bombahdrop on March 1, 2015 at 12:54pm

Aint nobody taking my man cause he aint goinG on his own free will lolz I don't care whoit is. 1MAN TO 1WOMAN. THATS HOW GOD WANTED IT FROM THE BEGINNING AND HOW HE WANT'S IT TODAY, THIS AIN'T GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH FAKE CHRISTIANS. IT'S ALL GOOD YOU EXPOSE FALSE PROPHETS AND ALL BUT THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER STILL EXIST AGAINST THE LIES. THIS IS A FORMULA FOR DISTASTER AND WOMEN OUT THERE ARE JUST DUMB AS F*** TO ACCEPT BEING WITH OUT A MAN/HUSBAND BECAUSE EVERYBODY IS GAY AND MISERABLE AND FOR WHAT, FOR MEAT, THE FLESH SMFH

Comment by O.N.E. on March 1, 2015 at 12:30pm
GOOD FOR THEM! TO EACH HIS OWN ....NOW LETS MOVE ON WITH "LIFE" & THE CONTINUING SURVIVAL OF THE HUMAN RACE'S EXISTENCE ON PLANET EARTH IN THIS UNIVERSE.

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