Yesterday (May 31), Patong Deputy Mayors Lalita Maneesri and Sanakorn Keesin led municipal officials to inspect the area adjacent to Bangla Police Box, which will be home to the first event of Phuket Pride 2024 in Patong – a beach volleyball competition.
Other key event areas around the city will be Soi Paradise and Jungceylon, while the big street parade will be held on Patong beach road and Bangla Rd.
The program will include:
June 1-2: Beach Volleyball Phuket Pride Open at a temporary volleyball court next to Bangla Police Box on Patong Beach.
June 3-9: Nightly LGBTQI+ parties at Soi Paradise (the alley leading to The Royal Paradise Resort & Spa).
June 5: Sunset Pride Cruise Party off the shores of Patong.
June 7: Miss Queen Andaman Power 2024 transgender beauty contest at Jungceylon.
June 8: Drag Queen of Pride 2024 show at Jungceylon.
June 9: Phuket Pride Week Parade from Duangjitt Resort to Jungceylon along Thaweewong Rd and Bangla Rd.
Patong Municipality is holding the Phuket Pride 2024 events under the slogan “Equality For All – Be Yourself, Be Respect, Be Proud.”
Official supporters and sponsors include Patong Municipality, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Andaman Power, Jungceylon, Patong Bay Hill Resort, Nikorn Marine, Phuket9, Mae Ann Closet, and over a dozen other businesses and organisations.