Thai LGBT community start Pride Month ahead of marriage equality bill readings

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BANGKOK — Rainbow flags filled the streets of Bangkok on Saturday (June 1) at the start of Pride Month as Thailand inches closer to recognising same-sex marriages. Thousands of LGBTQ+ revellers and activists gathered for a parade through the capital's street as signs and placards with 'Love wins' slogans were displayed across the city.

A person takes part in the annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade in Bangkok, Thailand, June 1, 2024.BANGKOK — Rainbow flags filled the streets of Bangkok on Saturday at the start of Pride Month as Thailand inches closer to recognising same-sex marriages.

"This year's pride parade can be considered one of the biggest because it coincides with the passing of the same-sex marriage," Avorawan Ramwan said, who joined the parade with her partner. The bill overwhelmingly passed the upper house's first reading in April and will have its second and third readings this month.

 

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