Siam Paragon Supports Bangkok Pride and Elevate Drag Bangkok Festival 2025 to the Global Stage in a Grand Pride Celebration from May 30 - June 1, 2025

Saruntorn Asaves, First Executive Vice President Shopping Center Business of Siam Paragon stated "As a global destination, Siam Paragon continues to serve as a vibrant hub of culture, art, and lifestyle, welcoming visitors from across the globe. We are honored to support Bangkok Pride Forum and Drag Bangkok for the second consecutive year. Through the campaign 'The Celebration: Right to Love 2025,' we aspire to establish Bangkok's Siam areas as a leading Pride destination recognized worldwide. We warmly invite everyone—locals and tourists — to join us in celebrating Pride Month and be part of a global festival that embraces love, inclusivity, and self-expression."

This year's celebration includes the Bangkok Pride Forum 2025, now in its second year, themed "Born This Way." Spearheaded by Waaddao Annn Chumaporn, Chair of the Bangkok Pride Committee, the forum creates a safe and inclusive platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas to empower the LGBTQIAN+ community as a vital force across six key pillars: economy and business, healthcare, technology, environment, human rights, and education. A special forum hosted by THACCA will also highlight how Soft Power can inspire creative societal transformation. Bangkok Pride Forum 2025 will take place from May 30 - June 1, 2025 at SCBX NEXT TECH, 4th Floor, Siam Paragon.

The first-ever Drag Bangkok Festival 2025 in Thailand and Asia will dazzle audiences with vivacious and creative drag community in the heart of the city. This international-scale festival will gather drag artists from around the globe, showcasing dynamic and joyful expressions of drag artistry. The event will take place from May 30 - June 1, 2025 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon. Parc Paragon and The Cascade will be decorated with rainbow-color art installations, the proud symbol of Pride.

Bangkok Pride Forum 2025 - a multi-dimensional platform,

from 30 May - 1 June 2025 at SCBX Next Tech, 4th Floor, Siam Paragon

• On 30 May 2025, discussions will focus on economic topics that reflect the power of the LGBTQIAN+ community as true drivers of GDP across various sectors including culture, entertainment, fashion, beauty, tourism, and digital content.

- "LGBTQIAN+: Building a Diverse and Equitable Creative Economy" by Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, Chairman of the National Soft Power Committee.

- "The Business of Entertainment: Beyond Stereotypes to Empowerment, will feature panelists including Piyarat Kaljareuk from Kantana Group, Managing Director of Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co., Ltd., Alisa Phanthusak Kunpalin, and President of Thai Association of Boys Love Content Napasit Thiengtham.

- "Diversity in Numbers - The Lives of LGBTQ+ in Thailand" by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kritaya Archavanitkul, Kulapa Vajanasara, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bussaban Teerawitwatchainun, Prof. Dr. Chalidaporn Songsamphan, and Tannisa Somjai. Other topics include, for example, "Diversity and Inclusive Digital for LGBTQIAN+", and more.

• On 31 May 2025: Panel discussion will feature "DEI: The Path to Equality in a Changing World." Panelists include: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamonporn Sornsri from Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Dollaya Piumsuwan, Data Scientist & Organization Development Specialist, Office of the Civil Service Commission, Royal Thai Government, Kritima Samitpol, transgender activist for trans rights and Naina Supapueng, Advisor for Foundation for SOGI Rights and Justice. Others topics include "Review... After the Passage of the Marriage Equality Law, " "Born to Be Parent & Family: Reproductive Technology and the Right to Build a Family in a Post-Marriage Equality World" and "Embrace of Love: Supporting Gender-Diverse Children with Compassion and Holistic Well-being", among others.
• 1 June 2025: Panel discussions include: "New Era of Trans Health: A New Chapter for the Gold Card - Because Hormones Are Life, Ensuring healthcare access for LGBTQIAN+." Panelists include Dr. Jadej Thammatacharee, Secretary-General, National Health Security Office (NHSO),Dr. Natanya Pathompong, representative from the Research and Development Division,Asst. Prof. Dr. Sira Korpaisarn (Dr. Pierre), hormone specialist, a representative of hormone users and a representative from the Thai Transgender Alliance

- "Thailand's Plastic Surgery Potential as a Global Medical Hub" Panelists include Dr. Anchalee Sheevajorn, CEO of Century Plus Clinic, Dr. Ngamcherd Sitpahul from Ramathibodi Hospital, Kevin Pehthai Thanomkhet, representative of trans men, Ratee 'Note' Taesombat, Director, Thai Transgender Alliance for Human Rights

Drag Bangkok Festival 2025 Elevating Thai Drag Art to the Global Stage, featuring a competition for Thailand's Drag Star from May 30 - 1 June, 2025 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon.

The first time in Thailand and Asia to gather over 500 Drag artists from all over the world and a grand gathering of entrepreneurs, business partners, and celebrities who support the Thai drag community, led by Phatthara Lertsukittipongsa, Director of Yellow Channel Company. With an aim to elevate Thai drag art to the global stage, Thai drag identity and creative performances will be presented under the theme "Thaituristic Drag Scene." The event will mark a significant milestone in recognizing Drag" artists as an internationally accepted profession. Featured also will be many performances from legendary Thai and international drag artists, along with the highlight of the "Thailand's Drag Star 2025" competition. On Friday, May 30, 2025, drag artists from all over Thailand will to compete to find the one ultimate Drag Star. On 1 June 2025, at the Pride Festival 2025, drag artists will join the "DRAG BANGKOK PRIDE PARADE", one of the most spectacular drag parade in Thailand. This joint forces will drive Bangkok to be a recognized Global Festival.

Siam Paragon invites everyone and every community to celebrate the month of Pride. Those interested can enjoy various activities that will take place from May 30th - June 1st, 2025, and everyone is invited to witness the grand parade on June 1st, 2025, at Siam Paragon.Follow for more details on Facebook: SiamParagon and ONESIAM

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