Krabi 8 June Krabi Pride, Krabi Province’s first LGBTQ+ gender equality celebration, attended by thousands of people. Promoting friendly LGBTQ+ city tourism
At 5:00 p.m. at the roundabout in front of Thai Hotel. Krabi Municipality Krabi Province The private sector joined together to organize Krabi Pride to celebrate gender diversity during Pride Month for the first time in Krabi province. There were colorful costumes marching in a parade from in front of the Vogue department store in the heart of the city to gather at the roundabout in front of the Thai Hotel. where Rainbow streets are painted in the 6 colors of the Pride flag and there is a cabaret show. Fashion walk on the rainbow runway From tourism business groups, educational institutions, business operators, and citizens, including the LGBTQ+ group, both Krabi residents tourist and supporter of gender diversity Thousands of people participated in the activities.
Bom Phonphat Laemsak, the creator of the Krabi Pride event, said that Krabi has been lack
ing color for a long time. Enough to organize enough activities People want to participate. Everyone came together to help each other. It is the first time in Krabi Province to celebrate equality of all genders. I’m more happy than the word happy. A lot of people came, far exceeding the organizers’ expectations. Thank you to everyone who values gender equality.
‘Because everyone values equality. Regardless of gender, religion, everyone is equal, and the LGBTQ+ group is one of the main groups that stimulates the economy. Thailand is a country where LGBTQ+ people come to visit, creating the 4th highest value in the world. Therefore, this activity is one of the activities that help promote the economy as well.’
Netting Sadanan Khamfoi, the founder of Krabi Pride, also said that we both want to bring Krabi back to life and brightness. As LGBTQ+ people, we want to create a safe space for everyone. that Krabi is a Friendly LGBTQ+ City. This is the first Krabi Pride event in Krabi Province. There has never been a
job like this before.
‘Next year there will definitely be this activity. and will make it even greater. I want to leave it to everyone. If you have a job, you want us to help support equality for all genders and ages. LGBTQ+ people have potential and abilities. More than I thought.’
Goit Itthichai Tanbut, Krabi businessman As a co-sponsor of the activity Emphasizing the importance of the LGBTQ+ group and Krabi society. Living together and accepting diversity And it is expected that activities like this will happen every year. It will create enormous economic value for tourism. Making Krabi town another destination for people with diverse genders.
Krabi Pride will continue to be held every year. After this, it will be held every 3rd Saturday of June. The organizing team hopes that this event will be able to bring together the LGBTQ+ group and tourists. Come together in Krabi province every year. To celebrate gender equality.
Source: Thai News Agency