Hello! Thailand’s ‘Love is Love’ Cover: A Celebration of Diversity and Acceptance for Pride Month

Hello! Thailand’s ‘Love is Love’ Cover: A Celebration of Diversity and Acceptance for Pride Month

In June 2021, Hello! Thailand, a prominent lifestyle magazine, released a special cover edition titled "Love is Love" to celebrate Pride Month. The magazine's cover featured a striking image of three individuals of different genders, races, and sexual orientations embracing each other. The aim of the cover was to promote acceptance, diversity, and inclusivity of all relationships, irrespective of gender.

HELLO! Thailand 'Pride Month' Issue for June 2021
HELLO! Thailand 'Pride Month' Issue for June 2021

The cover story included interviews with four prominent celebrities in Thailand, namely Vuthithorn "Woody" Milintachinda, Akkharaphol "Oat" Chabchitrchaidol, Chef Chudari "Tam" Thephakham, and Kanatip "Loukgolf" Soonthornrak, who shared their personal experiences and perspectives on the importance of acceptance and inclusivity. The magazine also highlighted various Pride events and campaigns across Thailand, further promoting the message of love and acceptance.

Chef Chudari “Tam” Thephakham
Chef Chudari “Tam” Thephakham
Vuthithorn "Woody" Milintachinda & Akkharaphol “Oat” Chabchitrchaidol
Vuthithorn "Woody" Milintachinda & Akkharaphol “Oat” Chabchitrchaidol
Kanatip “Loukgolf” Soonthornrak
Kanatip “Loukgolf” Soonthornrak

By featuring these diverse individuals and their stories, Hello! Thailand aimed to inspire its readers to embrace the power of love and acceptance beyond societal norms and stereotypes. The magazine's coverage of Pride Month helped to promote a more positive and inclusive understanding of gender and sexuality, promoting the importance of tolerance and respect for all individuals.

Overall, the "Love is Love" cover of Hello! Thailand successfully highlighted the importance of promoting acceptance, diversity, and inclusivity. It serves as an example of how media outlets can use their platform to promote social awareness and acceptance of all individuals, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Maneekan Viratham Poonsawat

Maneekan Viratham Poonsawat

Regional Assistant Manager - Communications & Corporate Development

Maneekan Viratham Poonsawat
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