In Thailand, two bills on LGBTQ+ couples, including one on civil partnerships, are waiting to go to parliament. I get to tell people we (LGBTQ+) are not despicable in society,' Gun said. 'I'm so happy that I get to express my identity. The relatively big parade was supported by the local government for the first time.ĭrag Queen Gun Punna, 56, who was dressed in rainbow clothes from head to toe, was calling for the acceptance of sexual diversity. Some chanted and called for same-sex marriages to be legalised and for sex workers' rights.ĭesigner Cpeeranat, 24, who made his costume with a long rainbow flag, said the parade had given him goosebumps. BANGKOK - Thousands of members of Thailand's LGBTQ+ community raised rainbow flags in the country's first official pride parade on Sunday evening (June 5) to celebrate pride month and support gender equality.Īlso waving blue, pink, and white transgender flags, marchers made their way through the main streets of Bangkok.
