Pride Month is here, and we cannot wait for corporations to come up with bare minimum rainbow-coloured products to capitalise on our sexuality. Here are some Bangkok Pride 2024 events to celebrate.
Pride has a lot of history. It was first created to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in 1969, when a series of protests were held by the gay community in response to a violent police raid at the Stonewall Inn. These riots were deemed as the catalyst for the gay rights movement across the world, and are remembered throughout the month of June for their importance. Now, we get to celebrate Pride Month 2024 in Bangkok because of those trailblazers.
While the celebration of Pride has evolved in its form, it is important to understand its history, as well as the fact that it is celebrated not just because we are who we are, but also because who we are should not be persecuted.
Seriousness aside, let’s get out and be gay for the month at these Pride events in Bangkok. Allies are welcome, of course.
[Hero and featured image credit: W Bangkok]
Celebrate Pride Month 2024 with these events in Bangkok
Siam Paragon – Drag Bangkok Festival 2024
31 May – 3 June
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent — over 500 drag performers from Thailand and abroad are bringing all of these characteristics as they split, dip, and werk the crowd at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon for four days straight. Get ready for shows, parties, and workshops throughout the day as you get up close and personal to the artform of drag.
You can find more information at Bangkok Pride.
Bangkok Pride Forum 2024
31 May – 4 June
To better understand each other, we communicate. Gender and sexuality are huge topics that can’t just be solved in an afternoon, so Bangkok Pride is holding five days of 35 total forums on various areas related to the LGBTQ+ community, including rights, education, health, economy, and more. These forums will take place in Lido Connect Hall 1 at Lido Connect, SCBX Next tech at Siam Paragon, and TrueSG Pro Hub at Siam Discovery.
You can find the full schedule at Bangkok Pride.
Bangkok Pride Parade
1 June, 3-9pm
It can’t be a celebration of Pride without a parade. This time, it will be our first parade after the equal marriage bill will hopefully be fully passed. As we’re the first Southeast Asian nation to do so, it will surely be a bigger celebration than usual, expected to be joined by the LGBTQ+ community from other countries. The parade will start at the National Stadium, marching to CentralWorld.
You can find more information at Bangkok Pride.
W Drag Brunch at W Bangkok
1 June, 12.30-3.30pm
Start your engines, for the queens are taking over W Bangkok’s brunch programme once again. As you’re savouring international brunch favourites alongside an obligatory Mimosa, the dolls will be lip-syncing the house down boots for your entertainment. Get the free-flow drinks option for the full experience.
You can find more information at W Bangkok.
Drag Me to SO/ Pride Month Edition at SO/ Bangkok
22 June, 8pm onwards
No need to drag us to SO/, for this arrangement is all consensual. As a big collaboration between SO/ Bangkok, The Dream Pride, and RGB Pride, Drag Me to SO/ makes a return to the hotel ballroom. It’s a performance with huge stages, state-of-art sound system, gag-worthy performances, and more. Snag a ticket to join the crowd, or the VIP table to be up close to the queens.
You can find more information at SO/ Bangkok.
PRISM Pride at Emsphere
1-2 June, 6pm-2am
For a gay man, one of the gayest things to do is to attend a circuit party. Embark on an EDM journey at Emsphere with lively vibes and electrifying beats. They promise that 2024 will be the biggest year for them yet, with a huge lineup of DJs and performers. VIP tickets are already sold out, but you can definitely still join in on the fun.
You can find more information at PRISM Pride.
Drag Me to Drinks, hosted by Oat Montien at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
15 June, 8pm onwards
The Parlor at The Standard Bangkok is promising a buck wild night with fun performances, hosted by one of the gayest people we know, Oat Montien. Oat is also holding a queer cowboy-themed art exhibition right now, so this feels like it’s not a coincidence. The dress code is Rodeo Queens, or whatever you need to challenge Jolene to a duel when he comes to take your man.
You can find more information at The Standard Bangkok, Mahanakhon.
Pride brunch with G-Spot Entertainment
June 29, 12-4pm
Brunch at The Standard Grill is about to get a whole lot gayer. LGBTQ+ party organiser G-Spot Entertainment is taking over brunch for one afternoon, presenting drag shows as you dine. As the dolls entertain, treat yourself to all-you-can-eat delicacies and perhaps their signature cocktails and mocktails.
You can find more information at The Standard Bangkok, Mahanakhon.
The Gallery Shop x PANTONE pop-up store at River City Bangkok
1-31 June, 10am-8pm
“Don’t be afraid to use all the colours in the crayon box.” Said RuPaul. And there’s no better way to show your colours than a collab between PANTONE and The Gallery Shop, as they bring in exclusive items with the theme of pride available for this month only. Umbrellas, photo frames, mugs, and more — all waiting to be browsed and loved.
You can find more information at The Gallery Shop.
Pride cocktails and grilled delights at Moxy Bangkok
1-30 June
It wouldn’t be pride without seeing rainbow-coloured syrup-y cocktails, so if you feel like having that, Moxy has got you covered. Plus, they’re inviting us to enjoy delicacies from the grill from Friday-Sunday throughout the month with their “Grill O’Clock & Beer On Me” promotion, because the gays are known to drink beer.
You can find more information at Moxy Bangkok.
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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