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Bangkok Pride 2025: 300,000 Celebrate LGBTQ Rights, Boost Economy

6/2/2025

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The Bangkok Pride Parade 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, drew an impressive crowd of over 300,000 participants, showcasing Thailand's ambition to become a global Pride capital. With the backing of the Siam Piwat Group, the vibrant event sparked an estimated 4.5 billion baht in economic activity while celebrating LGBTQIAN+ rights through a month-long series of engaging activities.

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The Bangkok Pride Parade 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, drew an impressive crowd of over 300,000 participants, showcasing Thailand's ambition to become a global Pride capital. With the backing of the Siam Piwat Group, the vibrant event sparked an estimated 4.5 billion baht in economic activity while celebrating LGBTQIAN+ rights through a month-long series of engaging activities.