Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed his participation in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, marking the first time the country’s premier has joined the parade, despite security concerns after a warning.
The two organisations issued a joint release on May 10 warning that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs) could target events during LGBTQ Pride Month.
The release did not refer to a specific city or particular Pride event that was of heightened concern as a potential target.
“FTOs or supporters may seek to exploit increased gatherings associated with the upcoming June 2024 Pride Month,” noted the release.
“FTO efforts to commit or inspire violence against holiday celebrations, including Pride celebrations or LGBTQIA+ related venues, are compounded by the current heightened threat environment in the US and…
The release added: “FTOs and their supporters have previously promoted anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and targeted LGBTQIA+ related events or venues for attacks.”
Last June, three alleged ISIS sympathisers were arrested for attempting to attack a Pride parade in Vienna, Austria.
The two organisations issued a joint release on May 10 warning that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs) could target events during LGBTQ Pride Month.
