BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is gearing up for an extraordinary celebration of diversity, equality and unity as it prepares to host Bangkok Pride Month in June. The capital is set to transform into a vibrant hub of love, acceptance and empowerment, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

 

Throughout the entire month, the city will showcase a lineup of sensational events, including the highly anticipated Bangkok Pride Parade on June 4. Renamed Bangkok Pride for the 2023 edition, the parade aims to position Bangkok as a potential host for World Pride in the future.

 

Under the theme of "Beyond Gender," Bangkok Pride Month 2023 will advocate for four essential issues, namely Gender Recognition, Marriage Equality, Sex Workers’ Rights and LGBTQ+ Equal Rights to Health. The month-long celebration will be filled with various vibrant and creative activities, including six parades representing the LGBTQ+ community - all designed to communicate and amplify their voices.

 

The parades, organized around the theme of "LGBTQ+ well-being," will emphasize the significance of well-being for individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life. Social and community organizations, activists, and LGBTQ+ community networks will actively participate in the parades, with each having its own unique character:

 

In addition to the parades, Bangkok Pride Month 2023 will offer a diverse range of events and parties throughout June. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy film festivals, parties, cruise parties, drag brunches and pride-themed events hosted by prominent hotels such as Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok and W Bangkok.

 

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230529132355639

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2023-05-29

 

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Bangkok to Celebrate Pride Month in June

 

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The capital is set to transform into a vibrant hub of love, acceptance and empowerment, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

????

Why is there a special month needed……. What about all the peoples special month….

2 hours ago, DJ54 said:

Why is there a special month needed……. What about all the peoples special month….

With all these "Pride" events constantly all round the globe seems like they're trying too hard to convince themselves that they are "so happy"

 

Why not just get on with their own peculiar life style without boring the rest of us.

'drag brunches' i'll be giving that one a miss ???? 

So #+*&$+g special.

I will give it a miss.

Haters gonna hate.

 

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Haters gonna hate.

 

Hate has nothing to do with it, the new term for anti any other opinion, or questions is that people are being 'violent' and risking other people's lives, just by speaking. 

4 hours ago, Beachcomber said:

With all these "Pride" events constantly all round the globe seems like they're trying too hard to convince themselves that they are "so happy"

 

Why not just get on with their own peculiar life style without boring the rest of us.

Fight for equal civil rights which yes, is a global struggle.

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Pride month is global. Obviously not possible in many countries. You should be happy you live in a country where it is.

Not really, I find the parades usually rather gross and offensive. They might have more support if they did not strut about in the street half dressed waving flags about with that look at me attitude.

why don't they have comedy month?

 

 

29 minutes ago, proton said:

why don't they have comedy month?

 

That was funny.

Good to have a sense of humor.

Edited May 30, 20233 yr by Jingthing

4 hours ago, proton said:

Not really, I find the parades usually rather gross and offensive. They might have more support if they did not strut about in the street half dressed waving flags about with that look at me attitude.

well, here is my perspective from the peanut gallery.

 

sexual behavior is part of a bigger umbrella - eccentricity vs conservatism

 

they are flashing their eccentricity in your face to challenge your notion that being conservative is 'normal'.

 

to them, being eccentric is 'normal'.

 

Nothing to do with hate. I think "Gays" are delusional about their self importance. Most people don't care about, it's the constant "In Your Face" attitude that riles. 

 

I think it's a mistake for the Equal Rights and Equality groups to align themselves with the Gays.  These are serious important issues and to be associate together with a frivolous group like Gays will not do their serious cause any good at all.

 

Why do these Gay groups have to constantly remind everyone and themselves how absolutely Gay they are. Is this what defines them, is this what they are, just Gay?

 

I read somewhere someone asked the question "Is being Gay a fashion statement" I  wasn't interested in reading the answer but it does seem to have some merit. The Vegans are considered a joke because of their persistence of informing anyone at every opportunity  "I'm Vegan"

 

I think the Gays have surpassed that level of annoyance. Is that what defines them? Not I'm an Architect, Doctor, teacher, no the first thing is I'm Gay. How pathetically sad.

 

Many famous characters throughout history have been Gay, but are remembered for their achievements not for being Gay. Sadly the present generation will be remembered for their alternative lifestyle first, regardless of any achievements they may attain.

 

On here there are those who are known for their positive contribution to this forum. We get valuable information from posters about building, electric, medical issues and the like. These posters are known for what they are. Unfortunately, as in life, there are those who are only known for constantly wave the rainbow flag, and not much else.

 

It makes me sad that these "Alternative Lifestyle" groups have hijacked the Rainbow.

To kids all over the world the rainbow was a magical wondrous thing with pots of gold to find. Even when Green Peace used the Rainbow it was alright, saving the planet was good.

But now the Rainbow has lost it's magic. What can I tell my little girl when she gets all exited about seeing a Rainbow news clip, but then her face drops because of all the weird scary people prancing around like demented clowns.

 

How can I explain a tarnished Rainbow to her sad little face? 

????
 

2 minutes ago, Beachcomber said:

Nothing to do with hate. I think "Gays" are delusional about their self importance. Most people don't care about, it's the constant "In Your Face" attitude that riles. 

 

I think it's a mistake for the Equal Rights and Equality groups to align themselves with the Gays.  These are serious important issues and to be associate together with a frivolous group like Gays will not do their serious cause any good at all.

 

Why do these Gay groups have to constantly remind everyone and themselves how absolutely Gay they are. Is this what defines them, is this what they are, just Gay?

 

I read somewhere someone asked the question "Is being Gay a fashion statement" I  wasn't interested in reading the answer but it does seem to have some merit. The Vegans are considered a joke because of their persistence of informing anyone at every opportunity  "I'm Vegan"

 

I think the Gays have surpassed that level of annoyance. Is that what defines them? Not I'm an Architect, Doctor, teacher, no the first thing is I'm Gay. How pathetically sad.

 

Many famous characters throughout history have been Gay, but are remembered for their achievements not for being Gay. Sadly the present generation will be remembered for their alternative lifestyle first, regardless of any achievements they may attain.

 

On here there are those who are known for their positive contribution to this forum. We get valuable information from posters about building, electric, medical issues and the like. These posters are known for what they are. Unfortunately, as in life, there are those who are only known for constantly wave the rainbow flag, and not much else.

 

It makes me sad that these "Alternative Lifestyle" groups have hijacked the Rainbow.

To kids all over the world the rainbow was a magical wondrous thing with pots of gold to find. Even when Green Peace used the Rainbow it was alright, saving the planet was good.

But now the Rainbow has lost it's magic. What can I tell my little girl when she gets all exited about seeing a Rainbow news clip, but then her face drops because of all the weird scary people prancing around like demented clowns.

 

How can I explain a tarnished Rainbow to her sad little face? 

????
 

Nothing to do with hate.

Talk about delusional. 

6 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Nothing to do with hate.

Talk about delusional. 

Being offended by public displays of sexuality and semi nudity in their parades is not 'hate' that is just used to demonize any critic or opposing opinion you might not like. 

5 minutes ago, proton said:

Being offended by public displays of sexuality and semi nudity in their parades is not 'hate' that is just used to demonize any critic or opposing opinion you might not like. 

Don't go to such parades or other public events where flesh may be shown,  ... or the freakin' BEACH!

On 5/30/2023 at 9:58 PM, Jingthing said:

Fight for equal civil rights which yes, is a global struggle.

You already have equal civil rights, what are you talking about?

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You already have equal civil rights, what are you talking about?

Not in Thailand.

Not in the majority of the countries in the world.

Stop lying.

On 5/30/2023 at 11:09 PM, Jingthing said:

Pride Month represents a global civil rights movement. Are you against civil rights? 

Why are LGBs, etc. civil rights (that already exist) more of an issue than anyone else's so much so that they need global parades?

Just now, Jingthing said:

4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You already have equal civil rights, what are you talking about?

Not in Thailand.

Not in the majority of the countries in the world.

Stop lying.

Stop lying about my "lying".  What civil rights are denied to LGBs etc. in the majority of the world's countries?

On 5/31/2023 at 9:26 AM, Beachcomber said:

Nothing to do with hate. I think "Gays" are delusional about their self importance. Most people don't care about, it's the constant "In Your Face" attitude that riles. 

 

I think it's a mistake for the Equal Rights and Equality groups to align themselves with the Gays.  These are serious important issues and to be associate together with a frivolous group like Gays will not do their serious cause any good at all.

 

Why do these Gay groups have to constantly remind everyone and themselves how absolutely Gay they are. Is this what defines them, is this what they are, just Gay?

 

I read somewhere someone asked the question "Is being Gay a fashion statement" I  wasn't interested in reading the answer but it does seem to have some merit. The Vegans are considered a joke because of their persistence of informing anyone at every opportunity  "I'm Vegan"

 

I think the Gays have surpassed that level of annoyance. Is that what defines them? Not I'm an Architect, Doctor, teacher, no the first thing is I'm Gay. How pathetically sad.

 

Many famous characters throughout history have been Gay, but are remembered for their achievements not for being Gay. Sadly the present generation will be remembered for their alternative lifestyle first, regardless of any achievements they may attain.

 

On here there are those who are known for their positive contribution to this forum. We get valuable information from posters about building, electric, medical issues and the like. These posters are known for what they are. Unfortunately, as in life, there are those who are only known for constantly wave the rainbow flag, and not much else.

 

It makes me sad that these "Alternative Lifestyle" groups have hijacked the Rainbow.

To kids all over the world the rainbow was a magical wondrous thing with pots of gold to find. Even when Green Peace used the Rainbow it was alright, saving the planet was good.

But now the Rainbow has lost it's magic. What can I tell my little girl when she gets all exited about seeing a Rainbow news clip, but then her face drops because of all the weird scary people prancing around like demented clowns.

 

How can I explain a tarnished Rainbow to her sad little face? 

????
 

Excellent.

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14 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why are LGBs, etc. civil rights (that already exist) more of an issue than anyone else's so much so that they need global parades?

Pride month and Gay Pride Day parades started as a protest movement in the US related to the Stonewall Riots.

So this is a part of gay culture that has gone global.

Pride Month in no way signifies that civil rights for other groups are less important.

 

In fact this might be hard for you but if you care to think about it LGBT includes every kind of people that exist in the world.

Edited June 1, 20233 yr by Jingthing

14 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Stop lying about my "lying".  What civil rights are denied to LGBs etc. in the majority of the world's countries?

Perhaps you might educate yourself.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_by_country_or_territory

Just now, Jingthing said:

Pride Month in no way signifies that civil rights for other groups are less important.

I didn't say that they do signify that but the fact that the parades exist suggests that those participating and supporting them are announcing that the parades make them more worthy of attention than any other groups who do not rub their inclinations in our faces, so to speak, by parading it!

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

20 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Stop lying about my "lying".  What civil rights are denied to LGBs etc. in the majority of the world's countries?

Perhaps you might educate yourself.

I'm trying, so how about you just specify which civil rights are being denied to LGBs, etc. here?

Edited June 1, 20233 yr by Liverpool Lou

The history.

 

 

 

I will add that people should consider the Pride Month started in the US and irs become part of US culture for there to be days or months dedicated to almost anything you can imagine.

Such as Black History month.

 

I will also add that no group is a monolith. Just because there is a particular tradition doesn’t mean that everyone in that group participates in it or even approves of it.

 

 

Edited June 1, 20233 yr by Jingthing

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

I didn't say that they do signify that but the fact that the parades exist suggests that those participating and supporting them are announcing that the parades make them more worthy of attention than any other groups who do not rub their inclinations in our faces, so to speak, by parading it!

No they don't!

You're being explicitly hostile.

That's your right but don't expect people not to notice.

Again.

Haters gonna hate.

Always will be so.