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Pride Festival Annual General Meeting was this year held at The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand’s office. The two Co-chairs this year were Ajaarn Wiroj from Rainbow Sky and Khun Danny from The Beach Group. Khun Tai and Khun Anjaree were the hosts, and presented a great slide presentation showing the exciting events from the year.

This years Pride was the best ever according to an owner of one of the pubs in Bangkok. More than 50 sponsors had signed up this year. The Lumpini Park event had more booths then ever before and several exciting live entertainment groups. The Health Faire was a great success with over 20 NGO’s participating this year. The Silom Parade was the largest ever, and last several hours.

The old committee stepped down and nominations and volunteers for 2007 were asked for. There are 13 members so far for 2007, with several more being considered. A new line-up will be presented at the next meeting, scheduled for February 19. Pride Festival is looking for a new webmaster and 2 writers (1 Thai & 1 English).

Over 600,000 baht was raised via, sponsor fee, donations, fund raisers and other various events. The expenses for running pride, park and parade was a little over 400,000 baht, and so far over 200,000 baht has been donated to charity. The final selection for charity donation will be voted on at the next meeting.

Thanks to all for your fantastic support to help make Pride Festival 2006 the most successful ever!

Pride Festival web site