Siam Piwat Joins Forces with Bangkok Pride and National Partners to Launch 'The Celebration: Right to Love 2026,' Positioning Bangkok as a Global Pride Destination Ahead of Bangkok World Pride 2030
Siam Piwat Joins Forces with Bangkok Pride and National Partners to Launch 'The Celebration: Right to Love 2026,' Positioning Bangkok as a Global Pride Destination Ahead of Bangkok World Pride 2030
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The atmosphere at “The Celebration Right to Love 2026” press conference, sparking a Pride Month phenomenon
Creating a Global Pride Month Phenomenon Through Collaboration, Creativity, and Celebration Across Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND -
Media OutReach Newswire - 18 May 2026 -
Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer—owner
and operator of global destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam Center,
and Siam Discovery, and a joint-venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam
Premium Outlets Bangkok —has partnered with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism
Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, UNDP,
and Drag Bangkok. They have launched the campaign "The Celebration:
Right to Love 2026" to reinforce their commitment to Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion (DE&I). The initiative aims to position Bangkok as a
premier Global Pride Destination and support Thailand's bid to host
World Pride 2030.
Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director and Shopping Center Business
Head of Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery for Siam Piwat
Group, stated that this campaign harnesses diversity to drive
Thailand's economy and Soft Power. Each shopping center features unique
highlights:
Siam Paragon honored by
Naruemit Pride who host the
"Bangkok Pride Awards" on May 28, 2026, at NEX HALL (5th Floor). The
"Bangkok Pride Forum 2026" will also take place from May 29 to
June 1, 2026, at SCBX Next Tech (4th Floor) and NEXTOPIA (5th Floor),
featuring an international platform with over 16 sessions focused on
LGBTQ+ and women's rights. Siam Paragon will join the Bangkok Pride
Parade on May 31, 2026, under the theme
"Road to Bangkok World Pride". Furthermore, Siam Paragon is driving the Y-Economy (Boys' Love industry) through the
"TIA51 x Siam Paragon" project, featuring the launch of the series
"Love x3" and the
"Love Galaxy" project.
Executives from Siam Piwat and Naruemit Pride, alongside key partners, posing for a group photo
Siam Center, known as The Ideaopolis, promotes inclusivity through the
"The Colors of Thai Beauty" campaign, inviting everyone to
express their beauty without limits and elevating T-Beauty standards
from June 4 – 30, 2026. Siam Center also features vibrant performances
from Drag Bangkok, T-POP shows, and mini-concerts throughout the
festival, held on the G Floor from May 28 to June 3, 2026. In a massive
display of Co-creation, Siam Center has collaborated with over 40
renowned brands—including Adidas, Jaspal Group, Victoria's Secret, and
Absolute Siam Store—to launch exclusive Pride collections and lifestyle
products designed by talented Thai designers.
Thailand's Drag Stars and Miss Tiffany winners posing for a photo alongside Sinon Loresca
Siam Discovery The Exploratorium opens a space for limitless self-expression with the
"Road to Bangkok World Pride" exhibition under the concept "WHERE
EVERY IDENTITY TELLS A STORY," tracing the journey of the LGBTQIA+
community. A major highlight is the Thailand's Drag Star 2026 Showcase,
featuring 13 spectacular costumes from the competition finalists.
Additionally, LFC Retail Thailand will join the celebration by unveiling
a special Pride edition of the iconic Liverbird logo and an exclusive
LFC Pride collection at Discovery Plaza, alongside fragrance exhibitions
and exclusive promotions from brands like LOFT and Carlyn.
ICONSIAM reinforces its status as
"The Global Stage" under the leadership of
Ms. Suma Wongphan, Deputy Managing Director of ICONSIAM Co., Ltd., with the
"UNITY OF PRIDE: DIVERSE SERIES, ONE COMMUNITY" campaign. The
highlight is the "Rainbow Fireworks," Thailand's first-ever
rainbow-themed firework display over the majestic curve of the Chao
Phraya River. ICONSIAM also drives the Y-Economy ecosystem and provides
the POSITIVE PRIDE space for Rainbow Culture activities and an art
exhibition by Queen Art Thailand and LGBTQ+ artists.
The
"The Celebration: Right to Love" event by Siam Piwat Group has
received tremendous support from esteemed partner organizations. This
collaboration underscores Siam Piwat's commitment to elevating Bangkok
Pride into a Global Festival, demonstrating the nation's readiness to
host Bangkok World Pride 2030.
Ann (Waaddao) Chumaporn, President of the Bangkok Pride, stated that 2026 is a vital milestone for the
"Road to WorldPride 2030" strategy. Through the Pride City
Network (PCN), a ceremony will bring the official flag into the arena,
declaring Bangkok's readiness to host the global event. With an expected
turnout of over 350,000 participants, this collaboration solidifies
Bangkok's status as a landmark that drives economic momentum and
international image.