The LGBTQIAN+ community celebrates their identity and advocates for equality and freedom throughout June, marked as Pride Month globally. This month commemorates the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal event in the LGBTQIAN+ rights movement. Many countries hold events during this month, and Thailand is no exception. Here’s a look at some key events happening across the country:
Bangkok Pride Festival 2024
Theme: Celebrations of Love Dates: May 31 - June 4, 2024 Locations: Rama I Road, Siam Center, and CentralWorld
Main Activities:
- Bangkok Pride Parade on June 1, 2024, starting from Nimibutr Building, National Stadium, and heading to Ratchaprasong Intersection (2.5 km).
- Discussion Panels with representatives from civil society, government, and private sectors.
- Drag Bangkok Festival, with the theme “I’ve got the power.”
Parade Schedule:
- 1st Parade: Love Wins (3:00 PM)
- 2nd Parade: Love for Identity (3:30 PM)
- 3rd Parade: Love for Dignity (4:00 PM)
- 4th Parade: Love for Peace & Earth (4:30 PM)
- 5th Parade: Love for Freedom (5:00 PM)
Highlight: A 200-meter-long pride flag, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and other notable politicians participating.
Discover Phuket Pride 2024 @Old Town
Date: June 29, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Old Town Phuket
Highlight: A grand parade featuring the rainbow flag, with over 300 participants.
Pattaya International Pride Festival 2024
Date: June 22, 2024 Location: Pattaya Beach Theme: PRIDEFORALL
Events include a grand parade, fashion shows, drag queen performances, and concerts. Highlights include speeches and stories from PRIDE couples advocating for the Equal Marriage Act.
Chiang Mai Colourful Pride Month 2024
Date: May 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM Locations: Phutthasathan Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Tha Phae Gate
Events include the Pride Parade, music, performances, and the Chiang Mai Pride Ambassador 2024 contest. Key issues addressed are equal marriage, decriminalization of sex work, gender identity recognition, and anti-discrimination laws.
PRIDE NATION SAMUI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Dates: June 24-29, 2024 Location: Koh Samui Theme: Let's Join PRIDEradise
Events include:
- Pride Week Happening (June 24-28): Workshops, seminars, and PRIDE Community Party.
- Sunset Parade (June 29): A grand parade on Chaweng Beach Road, culminating in a Music Festival featuring popular Thai and international artists.
These events showcase the vibrant and diverse LGBTQIAN+ community in Thailand, promoting equality, freedom, and celebration.
Sources and further reading
Primary and authoritative sources used for context and fact-checking.
- Frequently asked questions on sexual and gender diversity, health and human rights World Health Organization (WHO)
- Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI for key populations (2022) World Health Organization (WHO)
- STI Treatment Guidelines: Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Legal Gender Recognition in Thailand: A Legal and Policy Review United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- The struggle of trans and gender-diverse persons United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR)