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  • Thailand News

    Transgender woman faces 25 years behind bars for lese majeste

    A transgender woman has been slammed with a hefty 25-year prison sentence for lese majeste and computer crimes. In a swift ruling from the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court, the 26 year old defendant, Maggie, faced the grim reality of her fate today. Lawyers from Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) disclosed details of the verdict, shedding light on a case fraught…

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    Update: Filipina transgender beauty contestant speaks out after Bangkok brawl

    A Filipina transgender beauty contestant stepped into the spotlight following a viral Bangkok street brawl, seeking to soothe tensions and advocate for respect from the hosts. Two Filipina nationals faced charges for assaulting six Thai transgender individuals outside the Citin Hotel on Soi Sukhumvit 11 on Monday, March 4. The altercation erupted among a group of over 20 tourists, leading…

  • Pattaya News

    Bangkok police address transgender conflict in Bangkok

    In an intriguing turn of events, a conflict between Thai and Filipino transgenders captured the attention of Bangkok, transpiring in Soi Sukhumvit 11, Watthana. On March 5, the commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 5, Police Major General Wittawat Chinkham, held a press conference to shed light on the situation that has led to legal actions and police investigations. Unfolding…

  • Thailand News

    Bangkok governor inspects Soi Nana post-transgender fracas

    In a recent inspection sweep in Watthana, Bangkok’s Soi Nana Nuea neighbourhood, the city’s governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, alongside several agencies, carried out a comprehensive check for illegal activities. The activities under the microscope included the so-called taxi mafia, supposed prostitution, and unauthorised tour guides operating in the area. This operation was carried out on March 5 and attracted national media…

  • Thailand News

    Indian short film on transgender issue to be adapted for Thai audiences (video)

    Renowned Manipuri actor and filmmaker Priyakanta Laishram’s groundbreaking 2015 short film It’s Not My Choice is set to break new ground as it becomes the first Indian short film to be adapted into Thai. This cultural milestone is set to bridge the gap between Indian and Thai cinema, promising to captivate audiences with its powerful message. In 2015, Manipuri actor…

  • Thailand News

    Transgender trio snatch gold necklace from Korean tourist in Pattaya

    A Korean tourist last week was allegedly robbed of his 200,000 baht gold necklace by a trio of transgender suspects in Pattaya. The 51 year old tourist, Seongmu, accompanied by his 43 year old Thai friend, Surat Kongin, revealed the details of the robbery which took place on Thursday, January 11, imploring justice for the brazen theft. The escapade unfolded…

  • Thailand News

    Transgender arrested for theft of gold necklace worth 300,000 baht

    A 29 year old transgender woman made her escape via South Pattaya Road after snatching a 300,000 baht gold necklace from a Chinese tourist on Christmas Day last year. Yu Chao, a 36 year old Chinese tourist, was left stunned. In the early hours of December 25, near Wat Chai, he encountered a transgender woman offering companionship. Little did he…

  • Pattaya News

    Transgender woman accused of 200,000 baht gold theft in Pattaya

    Pattaya police recorded yet another transgender magpie thief case involving some gold and an Indian man in Sin City. This time a 39 year old transgender woman was apprehended at a condominium in Pattaya’s Nong Prue district, following allegations of theft in the middle of the night. The victim, a 40 year old Indian tourist, reported the loss of a…

  • Thailand News

    Thai PM pledges fast-tracking marriage equality and transgender recognition laws

    A pledge was made yesterday by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to accelerate the progress of three significant bills, inclusive of the marriage equality draft law. These proposed laws are scheduled for Cabinet deliberation next Tuesday before being forwarded to Parliament for further scrutiny. The marriage equality bill seeks to revise the Civil and Commercial Code, enabling individuals of a suitable age…

  • Thailand News

    Pattaya Tourist Police cracks down on crime committed by transgender women

    Pattaya Tourist Police are taking swift measures to address issues caused by transgender women who have been stealing from tourists. Over 50 high-risk individuals have been identified, with more than 20 of them apprehended and profiles created. Problems have arisen after a number of transgender women targeted foreign tourists around Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri, including theft, quarrels, and physical…

  • World News

    Indonesian woman deceived into marrying transgender man: A 20-year ordeal unveiled

    A 58 year old woman from Indonesia recently shared her harrowing experience 20 years ago of being deceived into marrying a transgender man. In 2000, Ida was introduced to a man named Nardinata Marchioni by a friend during a trip to Europe. The two kept in touch via expensive international phone calls until Nardinata returned to Indonesia. Ida was impressed…

  • Pattaya News

    Beachside brawl: Transgender Thai and tourist’s clash sends waves through Pattaya sand (video)

    Pattaya’s beach was the backdrop of a dramatic altercation at the weekend as a Thai transgender was seen launching a vicious, physical attack on an unidentified foreign tourist. The conflict erupted after the tourist allegedly insulted her after she propositioned him. The incident, captured in a video and shared via TikTok on ghostcars001, quickly spread across Thai social media platforms,…

  • Thailand News

    Transgender identity revelation: Social worker’s love for accident victim unravels a journey of self discovery

    A 40 year old man met with an accident, left helpless in a hospital before he was fortunately cared for by a 63 year old woman. Their affection escalated leading to a marriage, only then he discovered she wasn’t a woman, leading to an unexpected transgender identity revelation. The story of 63 year old Kalin, a dedicated social worker frequently…

  • Crime News

    Transgender masseuse accused of molestation, sparking social media controversy

    A Northern Thai man took to social media to tell a story about his partner being allegedly touched inappropriately by a transgender masseuse, during their visit to a Thai massage parlour in Wua Lai Road, Haiya Sub-district, Chiang Mai Province. Enraged, the male had to resort to physically reprimanding the masseuse. Meanwhile, the accused masseuse insisted on not overstepping any…

  • Crime News

    Serial rapist posing as transgender model recruiter arrested in Bangkok

    Police in Bangkok apprehended a 60 year old man who allegedly impersonated a transgender to lure young women into fake modelling opportunities, where he would sexually assault them. He allegedly confessed to raping around 100 women. The Metropolitan Police Bureau’s investigative head, Theeradet Thumsuthee, yesterday confirmed the arrest of Sonthichai Yusuparp in a room within a slum community located in Bangkok’s…

  • World News

    Bud Light loses top spot in US sales after transgender influencer boycott

    Bud Light has lost its status as the top-selling beer in the United States following a boycott, according to recent data. Sales dropped by nearly 25% in the four weeks leading up to June 3, as reported by consulting firm Bump Williams. The boycott began after transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney shared a photo of a personalised Bud Light can on…

  • Crime News

    Pattaya’s transgender thieves target Indian men in separate incidents

    An age-old legend has once again repeated itself. In Pattaya, two Indian men separately reported thefts by transgender individuals on the same night. In both incidents, the thieves ripped gold necklaces off the victims’ necks. The first incident took place when 34 year old Nagasesha Reddy Neeruganti was walking along Pattaya Beach with friends near Soi 13. A transgender person…

  • Thailand News

    Video of drunken transgender woman urinating by roadside sparks online backlash

    A video that has garnered heavy criticism in the online world features a drunken woman, later revealed to be a transgender, caught urinating by the roadside near Lumpini Police Station. The friend who recorded the incident did so with amusement before posting it on Facebook. Toward the end of the clip, two police officers are seen escorting the two individuals…

  • World News

    Minnesota becomes a refuge for transgender children facing conservative laws in other US states

    Transgender youth and their families have increasingly found themselves at the heart of a contentious nationwide debate in the United States, with parents like Mary and her 16 year old child, Jasper, seeking refuge in states that offer them protection and support. Their tumultuous journey started in Texas, but due to mounting concerns for their child’s well-being, the family soon…

  • News

    Transgender actress marries wealthy Thai businessman

    Transgender actress, model, and beauty queen Poyd Treechada Petcharat yesterday tied the knot with wealthy Thai businessman Oak Bhavagha Hongyok. The ceremony, held at Phuket’s Baan Ar-Jor, followed the traditional Peranakan style, which originated with the wave of Chinese immigrants to the region six centuries ago, reported The Straits Times. The 36 year old Poyd gained international recognition after winning…

  • Pattaya News

    For the gazillionth time, transgender thieves steal from Indian man in Pattaya

    For what seems like the gazillionth time this year, transgender thieves have stolen cash and belongings from an Indian man in Pattaya. The two thieves snatched a wallet and a mobile phone from the 50 year old expat and restaurant owner on Pattaya Beach Road early yesterday morning. The unnamed man told Pattaya police that two transgender individuals had tried…

  • Pattaya News

    Police go after transgender sex workers, urge them not to damage Pattaya’s tourism image

    Police are going after Pattaya’s transgender sex workers. Last night, a team of Pattaya Police and Tourist Police inspected Beach Road, arrested 36 suspected transgender sex workers, and took them to the station for identity recording. The inspection’s leader, Police Lieutenant Colonel Pitchaya Khiaoplueng, stressed to the suspects that they could not loiter on the beach and offer sexual services…

  • Crime News

    Police arrest transgender Thai women for filming and disseminating child porn online

    On Monday, Thai police arrested a transgender woman in Bangkok for filming and disseminating child pornography on the LINE and OnlyFans platforms. Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking In Persons Division announced the results of their investigation today. Officers from Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau arrested 29 year old transgender woman named Saranrak – aka “Bee” – who filmed herself having sex with minors and…

  • Phuket News

    Patong business operators want transgender sex workers “cleaned up”

    Patong business operators on Bangla Road want transgender sex workers to be “cleaned up,” in addition to food and drink vendors. The president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association, Weerawit Kreuasombat, said… “While Patong officials are now increasing safety management measures on Bangla Road, transgender prostitutes should be cleaned up too. We consistently get complaints that they are annoying and…

  • Thailand video news

    Thai transgender entrepreneur buys Miss Universe Organisation for US$20 million | GMT

    Man arrested for selling fake car license plates. Coral reefs off Chon Buri were found diseased. Chiang Rai opens a skywalk with panoramic views of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Thai transgender entrepreneur buys Miss Universe Organisation for US$20 million. Thailand to officially enter winter on October 29, and poverty in Thailand has been halved says govt.- all are coming up…

  • Business News

    Thai transgender entrepreneur buys Miss Universe Organisation for US$20 million

    A Thai celebrity, businesswoman, trans rights activist, and beauty queen bought the Miss Universe Organisation for US$20 million yesterday. Jakapong “Anne” Jakrajutatip is the first woman to own the company – formerly owned by Donald Trump – in its 71 year history. Anne is a transgender woman famous in Thailand for starring in Project Runway and Shark Tank. She is…

  • Thai Law News

    Pakistan’s transgenders dragged back into Dark Ages

    Early last month, Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan proposed the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights amends the Transgender Protection Act of 2018, leading to a firestorm of online abuse on both sides of the argument. Despite its desire to be known as a conservative society with strong Islamic inclinations, Pakistan is one of only a few countries with legislation…

  • Bangkok News

    Transgender stabs boyfriend to death after he hit her with a ganja bong

    A 19 year old man was stabbed to death by his transgender girlfriend yesterday after he hit her on the head with a ganja bong. Yesterday, police officers from the Bangkok Yai Police Station, and a rescue team, investigated a three-story machine shop building in Soi Petchkasem 4-6 in the Wang Tha Phra sub-district, Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok. There…

  • World News

    Filipino transgender woman takes the crown at Pattaya pageant

    A Filipino transgender woman claimed the crown at a world-renowned beauty pageant in Pattaya yesterday. Contestants from Columbia and France finished in the runners up places. Altogether, 23 transgender women competed for the title. The newly crowned Miss International Queen, 27 year old Fuschia Anne Ravena, dazzled the crowd in her glittery silver dress, which the bejewelled silver crown matched…

  • Thailand News

    Transgender Thais are free to wear what they want at law school

    Thai transgenders can now join law school and take exams at the Lawyers Council of Thailand dressing in line with their gender identity. The decision has been handed down by a gender discrimination committee. The decision was made in response to a complaint reported by a law student who had been rejected the opportunity to take a written exam because…