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Pride Month 2026 in Thailand: Festivals, Parades & Events Across the Country
Thailand is going all out for Pride Month 2026, with events running from late May through late June across five regions of the country. Whether you're based in Bangkok, heading to Phuket or Pattaya, or exploring the north, there's a good chance a Pride celebration is happening near you. Events are spread across familiar tourist spots including beach roads, shopping malls, public parks, and cultural venues, making them easy to find and join.
Bangkok
Bangkok has six Pride events spread across late May and June 2026, giving visitors plenty of options.
- Bangkok Pride 2026 Awards - May 28 at NEX HALL, Siam Paragon
- Bangkok Pride 2026 Forum - May 28 to June 1, across BACC, NEXTOPIA, SCBX, and Siam Centre
- Bangkok Pride Parade 2026 - May 31, running along Silom Road to Thephasadin Stadium. The theme this year is "Patch the World with Peace People Pride"
- CentralwOrld "WE ARE MANY: PROUD TO BE PRIDE" - May 30 to June 30 at CentralwOrld. This is the longest single Pride event in the country at 32 days
- ONE BANGKOK ONE PRIDE ONE RUN 2026 - June 7 at One Bangkok
- We All Pride Thailand 2026 @ Bangkapi - June 20, from NIDA to The Mall Lifestyle Bangkapi
Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai kicks off its celebrations early, making it a solid destination if you want to catch Pride events before the end of May.
- Chiang Mai Pride Festival 2026 - May 22 at MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Centre
- Chiang Mai Pride Parade - May 24, from Buddhist Centre Chiang Mai to Tha Phae Gate
- Phayao Pride Festival 2026 - June 26 to 27 at Phayao Lake, Mueang Phayao District
Northeastern Thailand (Isan)
Two events are happening in the northeast this year.
- Loei Pride Month 2026 - June 6 at Kut Pong Public Park, Mueang District, Loei
- Pride of ISAN @ The Mall Korat - June 6 to 7 at The Mall Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima
Eastern Thailand
Pattaya is hosting two multi-day events in June, which will appeal to visitors looking for a mix of LGBTQ+ nightlife and beach atmosphere.
- Circuit Festival Asia 2026 - June 19 to 21 at The Zign Hotel, Pattaya
- Pattaya International Pride Festival 2026 - June 26 to 28 on Pattaya Beach Road
Southern Thailand
The south has the most spread-out schedule, with events across four cities from late May through late June.
Phuket starts earliest, with multiple venues involved:
- Phuket Pride Festival 2026 - May 29 to 31 at the field next to Patong Beach Police Box, Kathu District
- Phuket Pride at Simon Cabaret - June 4, Kathu District
- Phuket Pride at Jungceylon - June 5, Jungceylon Shopping Mall, Kathu District
- Phuket Pride at Patong Beach - June 7, Kathu District
Other southern events:
- Trang Pride 2026 - June 13 at Robinson Trang, Mueang Trang District
- Krabi Pride 2026 - June 20 in Krabi (venue not yet specified)
- Hat Yai Pride Festival 2026 - June 27 to 28 at Diana Cineplex, Hat Yai, Songkhla
Information sourced from TAT News.