W Bangkok and W Koh Samui reveal plans for immersive LGBTQIA+ events this June, in the year that Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage
A series of “Take a Stance” events at W Bangkok and W Koh Samui throughout June.
Bangkok, Thailand: May 22, 2025 – W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is celebrating Pride Month in Thailand this June with a series of exciting, insightful and inspiring events that reaffirm its commitment to welcome all, while also embracing the joy and color of LGBTQIA+ rights.
Running from June 1-30, 2025, this year’s Pride Month comes at a momentous time for Thailand, which recently became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Now, LGBTQIA+ couples from around the world are flocking to Thailand’s shores, empowered by a renewed sense of freedom and equality. They will be welcomed with open arms by W Hotels, which is a long-standing supporter of Pride events all around the world.
“W Hotels has always been a space for self-expression and meaningful conversations. As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, we are proud to ‘Take a Stance’. Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Thailand earlier this year, we look forward to welcoming many more LGBTQIA+ guests to the kingdom, safe in the knowledge they are free to be their true selves,” said Brad Edman, Market Vice President – Thailand, Cambodia & Myanmar, Marriott International.
Throughout the month, W Hotels will “Take a Stance” and mark this important occasion with a line-up of activities that embrace self-expression and provide a platform for everybody to be heard.
At W Bangkok, guests can discover a full-day of Pride programming on June 7th, as local connectors, tastemakers and LGBTQIA+ influencers come together for a series of creative, colourful and thought-provoking events. Following an exclusive four-hands Pride Dinner will be staged with Chef Ploy and Chef Joe, two epicurean innovators who blend traditional Thai flavors with boundary-pushing culinary techniques, a vibrant Pour for Pride with a queer mixologist takeover on 7 June. Hotel guests and local residents will also be invited to a series of exclusive, money-can’t-buy Marriott Bonvoy Moments, including a cooking class with Chef Ploy. To place a bid for the experience, click here.
Interactive sessions will include Art Class with Atom Prakorn, the artist, author, and digital content creator who uses art as a tool for emotional well-being and self-expression. The month concludes with the Pride Fun Run, a “vertical marathon” where participants race to the top of the hotel, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costume! Throughout Pride Month, the “Take a Stance” manifesto will be beamed to guests through art reflector mirror, and visitors will be invited to express their support for the LGBTQIA+ movement by taking a photo and sharing on social media.
At W Koh Samui, the festivities will kick off on June 7th with a Pride Party at WOOBAR, including live music from Exotica and DJ Groove, dazzling dance performances and an unforgettable fire show, and Colourful Pride editions of the popular Sunset Social beachfront BBQs will be staged on June 7th & 14th and Brunch on June 8th at The Kitchen Table. “Stance Sessions” on same-sex marriage will also be hosted at The Great Room on June 7th. Enjoy drinks and bites while engaging in inspiring conversations at the Stance Session – ‘I Stand For…’, featuring a same-sex couple and DJ Groove sharing their stories through an open Stance Sessions and casual chat.
Both W Hotels in Thailand will invite guests to raise a glass in celebration of belonging with their special “Pour for Pride” cocktails, which will be available throughout June!
To learn more about Marriott’s commitment to access to opportunity and welcoming all, please visit https://www.marriott.com/welcoming-all.mi
