BMA reacts to a US travel advice that advises monitoring at LGBTQ events around the world.
PUBLISHED: 18 May 2024 at 15: 58
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ), security will be given priority during the city’s Pride event scheduled for June 1.
The BMA was responding to a US Department of State’s recommendation for a “vigilant” and “aware” global travel advisory when people were asked to remain “vigilant” and “aware” while attending events for Pride Month worldwide. There were no particular threats or go advices made.
According to City Hall, safety measures are a key component of events taking place in Bangkok’s money.
Sanon Wangsrangboon, the lieutenant governor of Bangkok, stated on Saturday that while no formal notice had been given to his office, people really “be convinced that protection is our number one priority.”
The BMA’s Pride Month events will be staged by Bangkok government and police on June 1 and 30. Both times will have main parades.
A statement from the US alert’s Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) and the Department of Homeland Security pointed out that “foreign terrorist organizations or supporters may attempt to exploit increased gatherings associated with the upcoming June 2024 Pride Month.”
The authorities observed that while no distinct threats had been issued, emails among Islamic State disseminated in 2023 included anti- LGBTQ , attitude.
After being introduced in 2022, Bangkok Pride, the BMA’s monthly Pride Month event, will be held for a second time in a column in June. This year’s style is” Celebration of Love”.