Chiang Mai Pride Festival 2026

Inclusive City – May 24 2026

The Chiang Mai Pride Festival 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026.

These are the main details for the event:

• Main Event: The Pride Parade participants gather at 4:00 PM on May 24, 2026
• Location: The event will be held at Phutthasathan Chiang Mai (Wusathan).
• Main Parade: The pride parade begins at 6:00 PM and will be led by the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society and the Governor of Chiang Mai.
• Parade Route: The procession starts from Buddhasathan Chiang Mai and proceeds to Tha Phae Gate.
• Theme: The festival theme is “Inclusive City,” focusing on diversity, equality, and human rights.
• Special Guest: Miss World Thailand 2026, Kanwara “Karn” Dechaphromphat, is scheduled to attend and provide welcome remarks at 8:10 PM.
• Networking: The event features speeches from various civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Thailand and local groups like MPLUS and Young Pride.
• Closing: The festival concludes with a live performance by “Rom Daeng” Luk Thung Band — San Kamphaeng School, from 9:00 PM to midnight.
• Related Activities: Other events include a People’s Voice Forum on May 22, 2026, at MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center, featuring discussions on LGBTQIAN+ rights and business

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Full Timetable for the event

Time	Activity
15:00 – 17:30	Parade Registration for Marching Participants
17:30 – 18:00	Parade Assembly and Pre-March Preparations; Featuring “Empowerment” Music and Flash Mob Dance Performance
18:00 – 20:00	Commencement of the Pride Parade, Led by the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society and the Governor of Chiang Mai Province
20:00 – 20:10	Opening Show: Chiang Mai Pride 2026
20:10 – 20:20	Kantheera Techaphatthananakul, Miss World Thailand 2026: Delivers a welcome address to the Chiang Mai Pride 2026 stage and declares a commitment to supporting gender diversity (in both Thai and English)
20:20 – 20:25	Group Photo Session
20:25 – 20:35	Performance by the BEAM Education Foundation Network
20:35 – 21:00	Speeches Segment: Representatives from various sectors—including 11 representatives from civil society organizations—collectively take the stage to declare their stance and express their shared commitment Advocating for Gender Equality and Diversity (1 minute per speaker) By Partner Organizations: 1) Amnesty International Thailand 2) RSAT 3) Sapphic Pride 4) MPLUS 5) Caremat 6) Young Pride 7) Mermaid Pride 8) Hug Fang Foundation for Community 9) D’Conner: Northern Citizens for a New Constitution 10) NHRC Chiang Mai 11) Museum of Farewells Chiang Mai Pride: Peace for All (3 Speakers) 1) Yingcheep Atchanont (iLaw) 2) Khemika Phutrakul (Aomsin) 3) Pachara Khamchamnan
21:00 – 24:00	Live Performance by the “Rom Daeng” Luk Thung Band — San Kamphaeng School, Chiang Mai

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Parade Formation

ZONE 1: Leading Procession

1. Lead Vehicle: Provided by the Tourist Police
2. Main Banner: “Chiang Mai Pride” banner (carried by 4 youths from the Rak Dek Foundation)
3. Parade Leader: Mr. Sirisak Chaited (1 person)
4. Rainbow Flag: 10-meter-long flag (carried by IGDN volunteers)
5. Miss World Thailand 2026
6. Leading Band: Watthanothai Payap School Marching Band

ZONE 2: Government Sector Partners

7. Procession of 4 Open-Top Tuk-Tuks / 1 Large Float

• Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society
• Governor of Chiang Mai Province and the Chiang Mai Provincial Executive Team
• Heads of Government Departments and Officials from Public Sector Agencies
• Consular Corps and Honorary Consuls

8. Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) Float: In collaboration with Miss World Thailand 2026
9. Chiang Mai City Municipality Float
10. Chiang Mai Night Safari Administration

ZONE 3: Civil Society and Political Parties

11. Representatives of the Disability Community
12. M Plus Foundation
13. Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand
14. CareMat Foundation
15. Empower Foundation
16. Amnesty International Thailand
17. Sapphic Pride
18. All Saints Chiang Mai
19. TransAction Refuge
20. VCAP Foundation
21. Raks Thai Foundation
22. Hug Fang Foundation for the Community
23. Senior Volunteer Club
24. Intermission Band: Yupparaj Wittayalai School Marching Band
25. Colleges/Vocational Institutes
26. Large Symbolic Banner: Transgender Pride Flag
27. National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC)
28. Political Party: People’s Party

ZONE 4: Business Sector and General Public

29. Chiang Mai Tourism Industry Council
30. Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association
31. Furama Chiang Mai Hotel
32. Dusit Princess Chiang Mai
33. Index Living Mall
34. AIS
35. BIG BIG SHABU
36. Lanna Senior Citizen Volunteers
37. General Public: Individuals joining the celebrations

ZONE 5: Finale and Safety Support

38. Closing Float: Parade float (sound system) marking the end of the procession
39. Mobile Medical Unit: Ambulance (Official Service)
40. Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office Traffic Management Team: Traffic vehicle at the rear of the procession, ensuring order and safety