For many years Anjaree was the only glbtq group with a significant presence in Thailand. A positive recent development, however, is that gay men and kathoey are also becoming visible and active in community organizing. Since 1999 there has been an annual Bangkok Gay Festival, which includes a Pride Parade, a film festival, panel discussions, and a fair at Lumpini Park called "Pink in the Park," that features booths representing gay, lesbian, human rights, and women's groups.

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The recent popularity of Asian films with English-language audiences has allowed Western audiences a glimpse of Asian gay and lesbian identities and gender ambiguities in high-profile queer films.

One of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities, Bangkok is perhaps the region's most progressive when it comes to glbtq issues.

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Both parades and marches have served to render the glbtq community visible; whereas marches typically attempt to effect political change, parades and pride events affirm identity and community.