Bangkok’s central business district was adorned with rainbow on Sunday (31 May) as the city marked Pride month with the annual Bangkok Pride Parade, held now for the fifth year in a row.
After some disruption due to heavy rain in Silom and Pathumwan districts and flooding on the route, six processions marched a 4.8-kilometre route through Silom Road, a street known to be Bangkok’s most famous LGBTQ destination. The march ended at Thephasadin Stadium for a concert.
The parade was the culmination of a 5-day festival featuring forums and the award ceremony for the annual Bangkok Pride Awards, which honors those who contribute to LGBTQ rights in Thailand.
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