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Why is Bangkok’s Pride scheduled for June 1, 2025, significant globally

By Leon Gabriel / June 1, 2025

Bangkok’s Pride Parade on June 1, 2025, is globally significant for several reasons:

Showcase of Progress in Asia: Bangkok Pride 2025 will be the largest Pride event in Asia, with over 300,000 attendees expected, and is set to be among the world’s top ten most attended Pride festivals. This scale underscores a major shift in LGBTQIA+ visibility and acceptance in a region where such celebrations have historically faced significant barriers.

Celebration of Legal Milestones: The event comes on the heels of Thailand’s historic legalization of same-sex marriage—the first in Southeast Asia. The festival’s theme, “Born This Way,” highlights both the progress made and the ongoing fight for full equality, including the push for a Gender Recognition Bill to protect gender-diverse individuals.

Launchpad for WorldPride Ambitions: Bangkok Pride 2025 marks the official launch of the city’s bid to host WorldPride 2030, positioning Bangkok as a global LGBTQIA+ destination. Organizers and city officials are using this event to demonstrate the city’s infrastructure, inclusivity, and readiness to welcome the world.

Symbol of Inclusivity and Economic Power: The parade and month-long festival are designed not only as a celebration but as a driver of economic growth, creative industry expansion, and tourism. With support from government, business, and civil society, Bangkok is leveraging Pride to reinforce its reputation as an open, inclusive, and modern metropolis.

Regional and Global Leadership: By hosting such a high-profile, government-supported Pride event, Bangkok is setting a precedent for LGBTQIA+ rights in Southeast Asia and beyond, signaling to other countries the importance—and potential—of embracing diversity and equality.

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