Phuket Pride Festival 2026 set for June 1-7 in Patong

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 will take place in Patong from June 1 to 7 as a weeklong celebration of equality, diversity and acceptance, according to a Thai government press release.

Held under the theme “From Visibility to Equality,” the festival is being promoted to Thai and international visitors. The government said the event aims to raise the profile of Thailand’s Pride celebrations with an international audience while also supporting tourism and encouraging a more inclusive society.

Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan said the program will include sporting, educational, academic and entertainment activities for participants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Among the scheduled events is the 3rd Diversity Forum on June 4. The forum is intended to provide a platform for discussions and exchanges of views on gender diversity and inclusion.

Another headline event is the Miss Queen Andaman Power 2026 competition on June 5 at Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong. Described in the release as Phuket’s largest transgender beauty pageant, the event will crown the 11th “Rainbow Pearl of the Andaman,” who will serve as an ambassador for the Phuket Pride Festival.

The festival is set to conclude on June 7 with the Phuket Pride Parade. Participants will march from Prachanukhro Road along Thaweewong Road before gathering at Patong Beach.

The information was released by the Thai Government PR Department.