“Seththa” waves the flag to launch the “Love Pride Parade 2024”

Settha" leads the flag-waving group to open "Love Pride Parade 2024", releasing a 6-kilometer long parade, confirming that the government gives importance to all groups of people, pushing for Thailand to host World Pride 2030. Prime Minister Settha Thavisin presided over the opening ceremony of 'Love Pride Parade 2024' to present Thailand's image as a Pride Friendly Destination, further pushing Thailand to host World Pride 2030, as a celebration to end Pride Month, a month of pride for LGBTQ people. With Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Sermsak Pongpanich, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Chakrabongse Sangmanee, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office, and Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, attending the event. Mr. Settha said that this event was a collaboration between the government, private sector, and network partners. The government places importance on human rights and equality for all groups of people. LGBTQ+ is a group that the government has never neglected and is fully committed to elevating basic rights. This year is different from previous years because the Marriage Equality Act has been considered by the House of Representatives. This is a matter of great pride. In addition, the government is ready to support this important festival. Especially driving tourism This group of tourists has high potential. The government encourages Pride festivals across the country. To show the world that Thailand values rights, equality, and gender diversity. and will push for Bangkok to host World Pride 2030. However, there are still many steps. We must help push for many more bills to make Thailand a candidate. Today's event will not only help strengthen the image of Thailand in terms of friendliness to tourists around the world. can also forward the country's creative soft power ideas Through parades that convey the country's diversity, including festivals, traditions, fashion, food, and sports. "I would like to thank the government, private sector and network partners who have joined together to organize today's event to communicate the meaning of social equality," said Mr. Settha. Then, Mr. Settha and his team joined in releasing the longest parade in Asia, 6 kilometers long, which was organized under the Rainbow Economy concept, by decorating the parade according to the concept of supporting soft power strategies in various dimensions, such as raising the trend of Thai sarong fashion to the world level, showing love, equality and equality. The procession will move from the National Stadium along Rama I Road, passing through Pathumwan, Siam, Ratchaprasong, Phloen Chit, Asoke, Sukhumvit, and ending at Benjasiri Park between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Source: Thai News Agency