The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in collaboration with APCOM Foundation, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Bangkok Pride, GIRLxGIRL, SCBX Next Tech, Baturu, and the Rights and Liberty Protection Department, today officially launched IDAHOBIT 2026: “At the Heart of Democracy” – The Journey from Amsterdam to Bangkok.

This landmark initiative highlights the global journey toward equality and inclusion, connecting Amsterdam and Bangkok through a shared commitment to human rights, dignity, and diversity.

The programme will take place from 15–18 May 2026 at SCBX Next Tech, 4th Floor, Siam Paragon, Bangkok.

The event comes at a significant moment as Thailand marks the first anniversary of its Marriage Equality Law, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, while the Netherlands continues its global leadership as the first country in the world to have done so in 2001.

As part of the programme, the Embassy of the Netherlands will present the internationally renowned Amsterdam Rainbow Dress, a powerful 16-metre-wide artwork made from the flags of more than 60 countries where homosexuality remains criminalized. The installation serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQI communities worldwide.

APCOM Foundation will also showcase the 10th anniversary of the HERO Awards, highlighting outstanding HIV and LGBTQI advocates across Asia and the Pacific through a photo exhibition and regional dialogues, including voices from countries where LGBTQI people continue to face criminalization.