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Let's get to know queer people in different generations and professions!

Kai Varayuth Milintachinda

born 1955

Kai Varayuth is a drama producer, actor, and show host. He has always been open about his queerness.

Jen Jen Bunsungnoen

born 1957

She is The Toys' aunt. An extremely famous singer in the 90s who, even though being able to pass as a cis woman, decided to come out as a trans woman to the public with an iconic song, 'I'm also a woman (ฉันก็เป็นผู้หญิงคนหนึ่ง).'

Top Patinya Kuantrakul &Peemai Sumonrat Wattanaselarat

Born 1964&1983

They are a famous couple who have been together for 16 years now (2025). A wealthy businessman and an actress. They just got married this year in January, right after the equal rights law came into effect. Congratulations to the couple!🎊

Mai Charoenpura&Nid

Mai born in 1969

Mai is a singer and actress. A superstar. Nid is her lover, who is a non-celebrity. Their more than 20-year-long relationship is private but not a secret.

Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat

Born 1971

Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat is a politician and LGBT activist. He is one of the people who work hard to bring us the equal marriage rights law.

Eaky Ekkachai Euasangkomsert

Born 1974

He is an actor and entertainer who made a debut in 1994 as a boy band U.H.T.'s member. He came out during his DJ career around the year 2000 and is well received by the fans.

Woody Milintachinda

Born 1976

He is a top talk show host of Thailand. He and his now husband are another happy couple who get to register their marriage in the January of this year.

Ben Chalatit 

Born 1981

Ben Chalatit is a famous singer who is a gay man and also poly. Currently, after one of his partners broke up with him and the other partner in 2023, he now has only one partner, who he is also legally married to.

Parinya Charoenphol

Born 1981

She is a Muay Thai boxer whose story was made into a film, Beautiful Boxer. She made her debut in 1998 and announced her retirement from kickboxing in 1999 when she decided to undergo sex reassignment surgery then later made a comeback in her boxing career in 2006.

1. I'm also a woman ฉันก็เป็นผู้หญิงคนหนึ่ง – Jen Jen Bunsungnoen (1990)

'I'm also a woman' is a song about a transgender woman's experience. How she is just like everybody with feelings and pride, living her life experiencing sorrow, happiness, or disappointment just like others. Why can't people understand that?

With this song, Jen Jen, the singer, came out to the public.

2. Prathueang ประเทือง – Tai Tanawut (1998)

'Prathueang,' which is the name of the song, is a name, specifically a guy's name. The song "Prathueang" tells a story of a man who fell for a beautiful woman but then found out that she was his old friend who he used to know as a boy named Prathueang. The lyrics and MV did not seem malicious toward trans women, but sadly it did get used as a means to bully many trans women growing up.

3. Trans Girls' Protest กระเทยประท้วง – Poyfai Malaiporn (2004)

The song 'Trans Girls' Protest' lyrics are about how the singer is proud of her identity and won't worry herself with other people's words, as her being herself is nothing wrong.

Unofficial translation of the song here

4. Miss Nancy นางสาวแนนซี่ – Mangpor Chonticha (2004)

The lyrics sing from the perspective of Miss Nanny's friend, who complains about her friend, who is clearly a girl, getting called a "mister" because of the law about prefixes (Person’s Name Act, B.E. 2505 (1962)).

5. Tom tom tom ทอม ท้อม ทอม – สามสาวซิลเวอร์โกลด์ (2004)

"Tom" is a borrowed word that came from "tomboy," used in Thailand to call a masc lesbian or trans man. The song is talking about Varunee, who, despite having a feminine name, acts masculine and looks very handsome, and so the singer finds him very attractive but also wants to ask him to change his name to be something else, and so she suggests a few guy names.

6. I didn't ask to be loved ไม่ได้ขอให้มารัก – Belle Nuntita (2012)

This song is an OST of the movie It Gets Better (2012), a movie about queer life that follows three main pairs. The singer also plays one of the main roles. The song's message is that it is alright if you are different and some people don't like you. Take good care of yourself. Live your life proudly.

7. I love someone's husband ผมรักผัวเขา – Dech Isara Rsiam (2014)

The 'I' in the name is a masculine pronoun. The song tells a story of a guy who fell for a 'short-haired girl' and thought she might give him a chance, but it turned out that the girl was already someone's 'husband.'

8. Ai Song ไอ้สอง – TaitosamitH Feat. Ben Chalatit (2022)

This song tells us about the life of Ai Song, a boy who was born into a traditional household who is actually not a boy.

English subtitle available.

9. สาวสอง/Ladyboy ( มีมี่ของอ้าย/My Mimi ) – Ble Patumrach ft. Tartar, Tongte (2024)

The song is about being in love with a trans woman, with most of the lyrics spent on saying how beautiful she is. The MV is made to celebrate the equal marriage law passing.

Unofficial translation of the song here

Let's get to know queer people in different generations and professions!

Ploy-left | Claudine-right

Ploy Cherman Boonyasak

Born 1982

A famous mainstream actress. Her (ex) partners are mostly men, but she also publicly had a woman partner in the past (Claudine Atitaya Craig, actress, born 1999, known for her role as Mali in Hormones Season 3).

Bell Nuntita Khampiranon

Born 1983

Bell Nuntita is a singer who could sing beautifully in both male and female voices and can even switch between them mid-song.

Pleumjit Thinkaow

Born 1983

Pleumjit Thinkaow is a talented volleyball player who has served on the national team for two decades and brought in many wins.

Loukgolf Kanatip Soonthornrak

Born 1985

Content creator and educator. His main gig is teaching English. In the love department, he has been a married man since 2023. His husband is from the UK.

Parry Praiwan Wannabut

Born 1991

She is a famous ex-monk who has been famous since she was in a monkhood. (Due to her feminine presence in current time, I decide to use she/her.)

While in the monkhood, she was a respectable monk who never did something disgraceful to her monk status. Her lifestyle after she leaves monkhood may not be what one might imagine a monk would want, but as she did all those things after officially leaving, it is absolutely not an offense, and no one should treat it as such.

Popor Sapsiree Taerattanachai

Born 1992

Popor is a badminton player with impressive achievements. She is the first player ever to become a Grand Prix Gold finalist in all three disciplines.

Koen K-OTIC

Born 1992

Koen Pataradanai Setsuwan was first known as a K-OTIC member. After K-OTIC disbanded, they decided to change their career path and disappear from public eyes for a while. They now work as a psychotherapist.

Psi Siranudh Scott

Psi is an environmental activist. He entered the public eye because of his role in a controversy about racist remarks a tourist made to him, who at that time was a park ranger, when he got told off for violating the park's rules.

Janjaem Suwannapheng

Born 2000

Janjaem is an amateur boxer who represented Thailand at the 2024 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal. At the time, one of her opponents was Imane Khelif, who got accused of being transgender. Janjaem states that as boxer athletes, everyone is quite familiar with each other, and it's quite weird that the accuser would say that, and she herself knows that Imane Khelif is a woman and a fair fighter.

Chiang Mai Pride 2025: United in Diversity, Part I (Parade)

"On May 25, 2025, Chiang Mai marked a new chapter in Thailand’s history by becoming the first province to officially launch Pride Month through the vibrant celebration of Chiangmai Pride 2025. Set against the historic backdrop of Tha Phae Gate, the event was more than just a gathering—it became a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and social transformation. Chiang Mai Pride was not merely a parade or a cultural showcase of the LGBTQ+ community. It was a platform for voices long silenced, a unifying force for people of all gender identities and expressions, and a dignified call for equality. This landmark event was made possible through the collective efforts of government bodies, civil society, and the private sector, working together to turn the vision of inclusivity into reality." (LoveFoundation)

Here are some pictures from the part one of the event!

See more pictures here.

Chiang Mai Pride 2025: United in Diversity, Part II (Night Bazaar)

See more pictures here.

With unofficial English subtitle on NekoCap

Unofficial English subtitle on Nekocap

Anjaree (Thai: อัญจารี) an LGBT rights organization in Thailand. It formed as a lesbian organization in 1986 and has focused on issues such as reforming the words used to refer to same sex desire and campaigning for same sex marriage to be legally recognised. It became dormant around 2015 (Wikipedia)

Here are some brief explanations for some of our prompts for ThaiXPRIDE2025! (Some prompts, such as the Pride 2025 Themes, may have separate posts.)

Meet & Greet

Some organizations or corporations will have celebrities in attendance for meet and greets or fan events for Pride. For example:

Night Bazaars

Thai night bazaars or markets are usually open in the evening/after sunset and offer a great blend of street food, shopping, and local entertainment. Large night markets are found in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, but can certainly take place all across Thailand (AmazingThailand).

For Pride, night markets can offer unique artistic performances, talks, and fashion. Not to mention a very cute date idea! You can read more about the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar here.

Storytelling

Many of the Pride events across major Thai cities include panels in which queer Thais will share their experiences in the LGBT+ community. People share stories, educational information, resources, music and art, etc. The Siam Center has an array of talks and hosted events to spotlight diversity in Thailand's LGBT+ community.

Another great example is Phuket's recent "Pride Talk." The event focused on transgender rights and lack of gender affirming care, sexual education and its access in Thailand's schools, and social reform. (ThePhuketNews)

Waiting Rings & Getting Married during Pride Month

"In 2024, Bangkok Pride unveiled a powerful symbol that marked a cultural turning point in the fight for marriage equality in Thailand: the Waiting Ring. Introduced during the Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, the campaign transformed the act of waiting into activism, earning global attention for its bold, participatory design and clear message — love shouldn’t have to wait." (BrandinginAsia) (TheStandard)

Earlier this year, the first queer marriages took place in Thailand after the long wait for the Marriage Equality Act to pass and then become enshrined in law. Still, the rings hold significance for the long journey towards this historic moment in Thailand's queer history.

For our GIF makers, we compiled a short list of Thai queer shows that have a marriage/proposal scene.