A: Hey there! What's the latest news you've been hearing?

B: Nothing much, just catching up on things. Why?

A: Well, did you know that Thailand is currently celebrating their LGBTQ community for a whole month? Isn't that amazing?

B: Really? I didn't! When did this start?

A: It began with a big parade in Bangkok over the weekend. People from all around the world joined in, waving rainbow flags!

B: That sounds fantastic! So, why is this happening now?

A: Well, it's the first Pride Month since they legalized same-sex marriage in January. Now, same-sex couples have the same rights as heterosexual ones, including tax benefits, inheritance, and even adoption!

B: That's great progress! But I heard there are still issues to be addressed?

A: Yeah, activists are saying more needs to be done for gender equality. For instance, they want laws that allow people to choose their own identity without it being tied to the sex they were assigned at birth.

B: Makes sense. By the way, are there more parades planned throughout the month?

A: Absolutely! There will be more celebrations happening all over the country. Let's hope this momentum keeps going!
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Thailand has kicked off its annual month of celebrating the LGBTQ community as the country takes steps to ensure equal rights for sexual minorities.



Pride Month started with a parade in central Bangkok on Sunday. Thousands from Thailand and around the world marched through the streets of the capital with rainbow flags.



The celebration month is the first to be held since Thailand legalized same-sex marriage in January. Such couples are guaranteed the same rights as those in heterosexual unions, including those for tax benefits, inheritance and adoption.



But rights activists say more is needed for gender equality, including laws to allow citizens to identify as they choose, regardless of sex assigned at birth.



More parades are scheduled across the country throughout the month.