On 21 April 2026, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Thailand, in collaboration with partners including the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress Foundation, APCOM Foundation, TCEB Thailand Exhibitions, Bangkok Pride, GIRL x GIRL, SCBX Next Tech, Baturu Women‘s Film Festival, the Rights and Liberty Protection Department, officially launched IDAHOBIT 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador in Bangkok.
The event opened with remarks by H.E. Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Thailand.
A key highlight was “The Story of the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress”, presented by Chayanuch Thananart, Senior Political Officer, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress will be exhibited throughout 15–18 May at SCBX NEXT Tech, offering a powerful reflection on global equality.
Joe Chonlawit, APCOM Community Ambassador, was our MC and moderator for the panel discussion featuring speakers from across sectors:
Chayanuch Thananart
Senior Political Officer, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Midnight Poonkasetwatana
Executive Director,
APCOM Foundation
Issaree Niks
Director, Bangkok Office,
BATURU Women’s Film Festival
Patricia Duangcham
Founder,
GIRL x GIRL
Charan Khongman
Creative Director,
Bangkok Pride
Phat Lertsukittipongsa
Creative Director,
Yellow Channel & DRAG Bangkok
Together, they explored how LGBTIQ+ rights must be placed at the heart of democracy, emphasizing inclusion, dignity, and equal rights for all.
Panelists also shared highlights of the upcoming four-day programme from community voices and memorial spaces to film, lived experiences, and regional policy dialogues, including the 10th anniversary of the APCOM HERO Awards under the theme “TENAC10US”
Another exciting highlight is the “Photoshoot of the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress in iconic landmarks across Bangkok,” organized by Bangkok Pride and Yellow Channel bringing visibility and storytelling into public spaces across the city.
The programme will take place from 15–18 May 2026 at SCBx NEXT Tech, Siam Paragon
IDAHOBIT 2026 is more than an event, it is a collective movement toward equality, where every voice matters and no one is left behind. See you there!
