Bangkok to host Thailand’s biggest pride parade
Bangkok will hold its largest Pride Parade yet on June 1.
The event, themed "Born This Way", will run from 2 pm to 6 pm local time, and follow a three-kilometre route through central Bangkok.
It will begin at the National Stadium and pass major city landmarks including Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon, and Wat Pathum Wanaram, before ending at the busy Ratchaprasong intersection.
Organised by the Thai government, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and local partners, the 2025 Bangkok Pride Parade aims to promote acceptance and equality for all.
A key highlight will be the unveiling of a 200-metre rainbow flag, the longest of its kind in Thailand.
“This parade is not just a celebration, it is a public statement that Bangkok stands for equal rights, space, and dignity for everyone,” BMA spokesperson Aekvarunyoo Amrapala was quoted as saying.
Pride Month is celebrated around the world every June, marking the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York, a turning point in the global movement for LGBTQ+ rights.
Bangkok Pride 2025 will feature five sections in the parade, each symbolising themes such as love, creativity, identity, and community.
The BMA said this year's march is particularly meaningful following the enforcement of Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law in January.
In addition to the parade, a three-day Pride Forum will run from May 30 to June 1, offering talks on human rights, health, the environment, and the economy.
The Bangkok Pride Awards will also be held on May 31 to honour those who have supported LGBTQ+ rights.
This year, Pride events will take place in more than 40 provinces across Thailand.
