Thailand positions itself as global LGBTQ+ leader with ‘Bangkok Pride Festival 2025’ and historic awards

Thailand’s Bold Pride Boost: Aiming for Top LGBTQ+ Destination

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt attends Bangkok Pride Parade 2025 on June 1 | Photo via BMA Thailand is making significant strides to position itself as a leading destination for the LGBTQ+ community, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) orchestrating dynamic celebrations during pride month. These efforts are projected to generate an impressive 4.5 billion baht in economic activity, surpassing last year's figures by 500 million …

Bangkok Pride 2025 Draws 300K+ Supporters

The heart of Bangkok pulsed with pride, unity, and unstoppable color as over 300,000 people gathered for the Bangkok Pride Festival 2025, marking the start of Pride Month in Thailand under the theme “Born This Way.” In a powerful show of solidarity, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra joined the festivities, walking alongside cabinet ministers, LGBTQIAN+ leaders, and allies in a 3-kilometer parade that stretched from Suphachalasai National Sta…

PM leads Bangkok Pride 2025 as Siam Piwat powers month-long festival

PM leads Bangkok Pride 2025 as Siam Piwat powers month-long festivalLegacyPrime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra opened the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025 yesterday, June 1, marching through the Siam area alongside key Cabinet members, including Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong, Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jiraporn Sindhuprai, and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool. They were joined by Bangkok Pride …

Thailand positions itself as global LGBTQ+ leader with ‘Bangkok Pride Festival 2025’ and historic awards

The Bangkok Pride Festival 2025 and inaugural Bangkok Pride Awards, launched at Government House, signal Thailand’s bold push for global LGBTQ+ recognition following the Marriage Equality Bill—with plans to bid for World Pride 2030. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has declared its ambition to become a global hub for LGBTQ+ diversity with the launch of the Bangkok Pride Festival 2025 and the inaugural Bangkok Pride Awards. The opening ceremony on 31…