Central Pattana is gearing up to paint the town rainbow for Pride Month with the "Thailand's Pride Month Celebration 2023" campaign throughout June.
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The retail property developer is joining hands with the United Nations Development Programme and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), alongside LGBTQIA+ allies, such as Muse by Metinee and Bangkok Pride, to push forth Thailand as a global landmark for Pride Month celebrations. Roaring proudly under the theme of "Pride For All", the grand celebrations will take place at Central branches nationwide. The highlights include:
• On June 1, more than 300 fashion models will sashay down a runway for a fashion show at CentralWorld's “Proud To Be Pride 2023” event, led by supermodel Metinee "Lukkade" Kingpayom. A line-up of artists and bands will perform at the Pride Concert on the same day. There will also be “Pride Talk”, a marketplace and a Miss International Queen Contest sporting national costumes.
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• What's a Pride Month celebration without a parade? Get ready to join the pride parade, which weaves through Bangkok neighbourhoods, with a 144.8m rainbow flag flown high by Bangkok Pride, on June 1.
• Central Chiangmai will scream loud and proud during Pride Month with rainbow decorations, inviting visitors to fully embrace the spirit. The mall will also have a fashion photo challenge with prizes.
• In Isan, Pride Month at Central Ubon will be nothing short of extravagant. Among the highlights will be a fashion show with beauty pageants and a drag queen show from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network.
• Central Pattaya and Central Marina will host a vibrant market and parade from June 23-25, with a parade marching along Pattaya Beach Road on June 24.
• Down South, Central Phuket will mark its first Pride Month celebration with a parade and an LGBTQIA+ fashion show on June 4. Stay for a glamorous show by Simon Cabaret Phuket, along with “Pride Talk”, which will bring together queer celebrities every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month.
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