This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is celebrating Pride Month with an unforgettable event: Thailand Insider's Drag Superstar! On June 25th at 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST, five fantastic drag queens from across the USA will compete in this online contest for the crown and a trip to Thailand. Read on to find out how you can participate!

Register now!

To participate in this exclusive online event and celebrate Pride Month, we invite you to register here. On June 25th, you can witness the five drag queens competing in what is sure to be a fabulous event!

Who is Thailand Insiders' drag superstar?

Thailand Insider presents "Drag Superstar," showcasing the art of drag to our fans. We refuse to be limited by boundaries and seize this opportunity to share it with the world. The drag queens will compete in four categories:

  • Entrance look on the catwalk – In this category, we want to see the best catwalk look of each drag queen that reflects her unique style and creativity.
  • Talent show – Thailand Insiders: Drag superstars need more than just good looks. They must demonstrate their exceptional talent to convince the judges.
  • Thai-inspired runway look – Thailand welcomes everyone; therefore, the drag queens must create another runway look inspired by Thailand. From the wildlife to the crystal-clear blue seawater, the queens must show how Thailand influences their own drag style.
  • Lip-Sync – What would a competition be without lip-sync? All five queens compete against each other in a lip-sync battle to win the crown!

    • The winning queen will be rewarded with a trip to Thailand to enjoy and savor her victory.

    Who will determine the winner?

    Suzy Wong, better known as Chef Arnold Myint from "Top Chef" and "Food Network Star," will serve as the head judge in our search for the next rising drag superstar. Myint is a Nashville native, a former figure skater, and is now a chef, owner, and partner of three restaurants.

    Suzy Wong, Myint's alter ego, was crowned Miss Gay America in 2017 and is the ultimate housewife and hostess of glamorous parties across the country. Guests remember Suzy for her elegant demeanor, excellent cocktail and entertainment skills, fashionable style, and radiant smile! Parties hosted by Suzy include events for Pride organizations in Palm Springs, New York City, Nashville, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as for organizations such as The Trevor Project, Nashville Cares, No Kid Hungry, and the James Beard Foundation.

    Suzy will be assisted by Steve Johnson-Stevenson, Marketing Manager of the New York office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Uwern Jong, editor of OutThere magazine and representative of Go Thai Be Free, the Tourism Association's digital LGBTQ+ platform, all of whom will be involved in determining the winner.

    Appearance of a special guest

    We have a very special guest during the show: Angele Anang, the reigning winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Thailand Season 2 and the first-ever transgender winner! In the Q&A session afterward, Angele will answer questions from her fans. So be sure to tune in and learn all about Angele and her experiences on Drag Race Thailand!

    Who are the 5 queens participating in the competition?

    Five fantastic drag queens, chosen by our fans, will battle for the crown! The lineup includes:

    ⭐ Megami: NYC's nerdy Latina goddess ⭐ Joella Perry: Southern California's Chinese drag queen ⭐ Queen Beverly: Orlando's most Filipino Latina & Miss GlamShot 2020 ⭐ Glow Job: Circus, stunt, mime, clown, pole dance, burlesque, go-go, look, drag queen ⭐ Madame Vivien V: Resident drag queen at House of Yes NYC

    Tune in and watch them compete for the title of "Thailand Insider's First Drag Superstar"!

    Profit

    The jury will decide together which drag queen wins the title. The winner will be crowned "Thailand Insider's Drag Superstar" and will receive a flight voucher worth US$2,000 for a trip to Thailand in 2022!

    Pride celebrations at Pinto Garden NYC

    To celebrate Pride Month, Pinto Garden in New York is selling a Pride-inspired Phuket Coconut Pineapple Mojito! All proceeds go to the LGBTQ+ Food Bank. Find the recipe below!

    Phuket Coconut-Pineapple Mojito: 30 ml Mekhong Thai Rum, 60 ml Malibu, 60 ml Coconut Red Bull, 60 ml pineapple juice, 120 ml fresh coconut water, 30 ml fresh lime juice. Muddle mint sprigs with lime and pineapple juice in a shaker. Add Mekhong and Malibu, then top with Coconut Red Bull and coconut water. Stir well or shake with ice. Strain into a young, fresh coconut and garnish with fresh mint.