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Thailand's just moved one step closer to hosting WorldPride 2030, and honestly, the timing couldn't be better. A full year on from making history with that marriage equality bill, the nation's now advanced to the first round of the selection process. The global spotlight is well and truly on.
But before all that, there's homegrown pride to celebrate. Bangkok Pride Festival is coming up under the concept 'Patch the World with Pride', featuring a parade on a brand new route from Chong Nonsi to Rama 1 – that's 4.8 kilometres of pure, unapologetic celebration.
This year's showstopper? A giant rainbow flag stretching over 300 metres, longer than any year before, laid out across the entire Silom Road area and waved along the route. Over at the Pride Stage in Suphachalasai Stadium, legendary mor lam ensemble Rabiab Wathasin will be bringing the spirit of Thai culture to life through performances that reflect the struggles and resilience of local LGBTQ+ communities.
And that's not all. Drag Bangkok Festival and Thailand's Drag Star are happening alongside everything else, making this year's celebration one of the biggest yet for Thailand's drag scene. Prepare your best outfit if you want to be spotted, but remember what history taught us.