'I never perceived solidarity within this sector,” Jommaroeng said, adding that because it was more about promoting the businesses of those funding the event rather than the views of activists. (Read also: Gay pride events festive but some concerned after Orlando) Decades ago, pride parades were organized by the business sector, in which capitalization on the gay movement outweighed the promotional aspect for the acceptance of the LGBTQ community, as said by Rapeepun Jommaroeng, the deputy secretary-general of Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT), another one of the organizers.