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Yollada Suanyot
ยลลดา เกริกก้อง สวนยศ
Born
Krerkkong Suanyot

(1983-06-18) June 18, 1983 (age 41)
Nan, Thailand

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot (Thai: ยลลดา เกริกก้อง "นก" สวนยศ; or "Yollie" birth name: Krerkkong Suanyot;[1] born June 18, 1983)[2] is a Thai politician and a very well known celebrity in Thailand from her multiple television appearances. She is a published writer of her own books ‘Katoey’(Trans) and 'Puying'(Women), On May 27, 2012, she was elected to represent Mueang Nan District on the Provincial Administration Organization for Nan Province in Thailand, running as an independent politician.[1][3] Previous to entering politics, Suanyot had been a model, She won the Photogenic award at the Elite Model Look Thailand 2003[4] and, on the beauty pageant stage, she represented Thailand at Miss Tourism International 2001, where she received the Best National Costume award under the name Hassadee Budtriwong.[5] She was the former winner of the ‘Miss Alcazar 2005’ Beauty Queen Contest[6] and was a member of Sony-BMG Thailand the pop group Venus Flytrap, where she performed of the lead singer under the name "Nok".[7] The famous songs include "Visa For Love"[8] and "Cause I'm Your Lady."[9] Later she join the 2nd pop band "Papillion" by IM Music.[10] with the un-released song "Dangerous".[11]

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot is a transgender woman and founded and chairs the TransFemale Association of Thailand, which advocates for transgender rights.[7][12][13] One of the most popular project of her association is a reality TV show offering free gender reassignment surgeries call "Sister's Hand"[14] Because of the lack of legal recognition for transgender people in Thailand, her male name as designated at birth has appeared on the ballot.[1]

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot graduated with a science degree from Thammasat University when she was 21,as well as 2nd Bachelor’s Degrees in Humanities Mass Communication, holds a master's degree in political science, and is currently working toward a Ph.D. in social science at Ramkhamhaeng University.[1] In her personal life, Yollada "Nok" Suanyot and transmale Ronnakrit "Sam" Hamichart have been in a relationship by known the first transcouple in Thailand for more than 11 year.[15][16] But unfortunately, the couple ended their relationship in December 2022.

"Nok" Yollada was once the executive of Jewelry Channel, Thailand's first jewelry shopping channel. She also sponsored the diamond crown for the Miss Thailand pageant in 2010.[17] Later, she took on the role of Managing Director at JKN Channel, a subsidiary of JKN Global Media,[18] with Anne Jakkrajuthatip serving as the CEO.[19][20] Both, along with JenJen Boonsungnoen, founded the Transgender Inspiration Foundation to provide scholarships and support for transgender individuals in the field of education in Thailand.[21]

"Nok" Yollada has returned to the entertainment industry as the winner of Miss Fabulous Thailand Season 3 in 2024.[22][23] She is currently appointed by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security as one of the 10 members of the Discrimination Based on Gender Advisory Committee.[24] Suanyot is also become a faculty member for the Beauty and Talent Management program at ADVEX Management School, following her upcoming graduation with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree through E-learning from Manipal GlobalNEXT University.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Chetchotiros, Nattaya (30 May 2012). "A first for the third gender". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Papillon myspace page". myspace. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  3. ^ Winn, Patrick (28 May 2012). "Thailand: election victory for transgender star". Global Post. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  4. ^ Sanook.com. "Elite Model Look Thailand 2003". No. ผู้หญิง. Sanook.com. Retrieved 28 October 2003.
  5. ^ Miss Angie Beauty Queen. "คุณนกกับตำนานมาก่อนใคร Miss Tourism International 2001". facebook.com. Miss Angie Beauty Queen Page. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  6. ^ Off, Naomi. "Miss APSA 2005". Pantip.com. Off Naomi. Retrieved 23 May 2006.
  7. ^ a b Winn, Patrick (26 May 2012). "Thailand: Transgender diva seeks political office". Global Post. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  8. ^ Venus Flytrap, Band. "Visa for love (Music Video Version)". youtube.com. VensFlytrapVEVO. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
  9. ^ Venus Flytrap, Band. "Cause I'm your lady". youtube.com. CrownPurple. Retrieved 27 Nov 2006.
  10. ^ Wattina, X. "Papillon". marselip.blogspot.com. Marselip. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
  11. ^ Papillion the super group, Band. "Dangerous". youtube.com. papilliongroup. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  12. ^ Sarnsamak, Pongphon (November 1, 2009). "Hold it, you can't have that sex change yet". Malaysia Star. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  13. ^ Phetdee, Wannapa (August 15, 2007). "Transsexual group does not want to 'Miss' out". The Nation. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  14. ^ Jansuttipan, Monruedee. "We chat with Yollada "Nok" Suanyot, president of the TransFemale Association of Thailand". bk.asia-city.com. BK Asia City. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  15. ^ Pisuthipan, Arusa. "A World of Difference". Bangkokpost.com. Bangkok Post. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  16. ^ Na Ranong, Jetjaras. "Transgender couple on life, love and legal rights". Bangkokpost.com. Bangkok Post. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  17. ^ Nine Entertain, Ch.9. "มงกุฏเพชรนางสาวไทย". youtube.com. MCOT Channel. Retrieved 27 July 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ Brandage, Online. "เจาะลึกเบื้องหลังความปัง JKN Mega Showcase กับ 'นก-ยลลดา'". แบรนด์เอจ มาร์เก็ตติ้ง รีซอร์สเซส. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  19. ^ Issarakrisilp, Nawat. "เพชรรามา | เจิน เจิน, แอน จักรพงษ์, นก ยลลดา". youtube.com. Ch3 Thailand. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  20. ^ chai 362, degree. "JKN Channel ประกาศรุกงานอีเวนต์เต็มรูปแบบ". No. Corporate Insight. 362 Degree. Retrieved 24 July 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ Manager Online, ผู้จัดการออนไลน์. "นิทรรศการ 40 กะรัตคนข้ามเพศ". No. Event. Manager Publishing. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  22. ^ Tan, Bryan. "Congratulation Nok Yollada Miss Fabulous Thailand Season3". Facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  23. ^ Entertainment, Bryan Tan. "First Look Nok Yollada Miss Fabulous Thailand Season3". www.instagram.com. Instagram. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  24. ^ M Society. "เรื่อง แต่งตั้งประธานกรรมการและกรรมการวินิจฉัยการเลือกปฏิบัติด้วยเหตุแห่งเพศ" (PDF). No. article. M Society. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
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