Entries by Out Travel Thailand
Thailand’s First Mr. Gay Universe: A Voice That Inspires Change
BANGKOK — In July 2025, Thailand hosted its first Mr. Gay Universe Thailand competition, signaling a powerful shift in how LGBTQ+ pageantry can serve as a platform for advocacy, community impact, and representation. The competition placed its greatest emphasis not on looks but on leadership, creativity, and social campaigns aimed at driving real change. Panupong […]
FuturePride Thailand 2025: Embracing Diversity
Bangkok, Thailand. At FuturePride Thailand 2025, the spotlight was on the ColourEconomy, Thailand’s bold vision to embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and reimagine the future of the MICE industry. At the center of this vision is Dr. Supawan Teerarat, President of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). Her leadership theme, “Change That Matters”, is all […]
Ko Samet Beach Party Draws 6,000 to the Island in a Celebration of Love and Diversity
Ko Samet, Thailand — What began as a small weekend gathering among friends has grown into one of Thailand’s most beloved beach traditions. This year, over the recent long holiday weekend, more than 6,000 people flocked to Samet’s Silver Sand and Tubtim Beach for an inclusive, high-energy party that celebrates community, diversity, and the island […]
The Slate, North Phuket: A Place to Breathe, Connect, and Belong
Almost two decades ago, I stepped into what was then Indigo Pearl Resort. It was a destination resort then, award-winning then, charming then, with a beach that was off the beaten path. Fast-forward to today and it has become The Slate, under the caring hand of longtime friend and legendary GM Claude Sauter, with OTT […]
The Legend of Chiang Rai, and the Hotelier Who Gives It Soul
Out Travel Thailand proudly congratulates Eric Hallin, General Manager of The Legend Boutique River Resort & Spa, on being named a 2025 Membre d’Honneur by SKÅL International, the world’s leading network of tourism professionals. This lifetime honor is reserved for exceptional leaders whose careers exemplify SKÅL’s motto, “Doing Business with Friends”. It’s a philosophy that […]