Chiang Mai Pride 2025 kicked off with a parade and celebration of LGBTQ+ rights in northern Thailand on May 25.

“Today’s Pride parade is an example of people coming out and showing their support and feeling open to express themselves and to kind of celebrate. Thailand had a landmark moment last year with the legalization of same sex marriage. So I think this is just progress and we’re moving forward,” said Supriya, who attended the Chiang Mai Pride parade.

Chiang Mai is the first city in Thailand to host Pride, which begins every June.