Transvestite Contest (Press, 14 December 1971)
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Summary: Transvestite Contest (Press, 14 December 1971)
In December 1971, Thailand hosted what is believed to be the world's first international transvestite beauty contest in the provincial capital of Khonkhaen, located approximately 380 miles north of Bangkok. In Thai culture, transvestites, referred to as "kratoeys," are not looked down upon but are instead accepted as a unique identity that exists between male and female. The beauty contest featured numerous contestants, culminating in the crowning of Boosaporn Chaikul, a 16-year-old from Nongkhai near the Laotian border, as "Miss Kratoey." Additionally, a contestant from Vientiane, Laos, known as Navarat, won the title of "Miss Popularity" and also finished as a runner-up in the competition. The event was notable, capturing the attention of Thai newspapers, which showcased images of the victorious participants, reflecting a progressive attitude toward gender identity and expression in the region.
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