Things learned from Sukhumvit

[webfact]

 

That watchers did not take the “War of the Transgender Angels” earlier this week seriously deserves some serious consideration. Political, social and even economic aspects of the clash between Thai and Philippine beauties in the heart of Bangkok can get lost amid the loud shrieks and tongue-in-cheek but overwhelming media coverages and social media content.

 

So, here are what should have been talked about more:

 

1 Unity or comradeship of Thai transgender women is second to none. Some of them reportedly came as far as from Pattaya when an SOS was sent. Others who were based nearer arrived at the troubled Sukhumvit area within minutes. Tens of thousands must be watching the development with great concern online.

 

2 While what drives political mobs can be questioned sometimes, as adrenaline often got mixed up with (or mistaken for) ideology, what brought those Sukhumvit gatherers there is unquestionably tribal pride triggered by what looked like genuine contempt of their strength and togetherness.

 

It’s not an overstatement to say that LGBTQ movements in many cases are more unified than heterosexual ones. The formers are seen as less active simply because they are only drawn by issues that really affect them. The attitude is pragmatism and not at all selfishness.

 

By Tulsathit Taptim

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-08

 

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[flyingtlger]

  On 3/8/2024 at 4:08 AM, webfact said:

the clash between Thai and Philippine beauties

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LOL!!!

[Tropicalevo]

A good article by Thai PBS. It raises some interesting points.

The moral of the story seems to be that if you want to hold a political demonstration, hire lots of ladyboys.

[dinsdale]

Things learned from Sukhumvit

This could be a YT video title with the 1st point being it's now insanely expenspive?

 

[hotchilli]

  On 3/8/2024 at 4:08 AM, webfact said:

Unity or comradeship of Thai transgender women is second to none. Some of them reportedly came as far as from Pattaya when an SOS was sent

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What ?

[Artisi]

Who cares, other than the media beating up a non story into a non story. 

[Keep Right]

I wonder how many gold necklaces were stolen during this melee. Lots of testosterone fueled rage was evident by these so called "ladies." The "lipstick on a pig" analogy was in clear view by the cat-fight.

[moe666]

What was learned, No sex is being sold or traded on Suk-11

[OneMoreFarang]

What a hilarious article.

 

  On 3/8/2024 at 4:08 AM, webfact said:

It’s not an overstatement to say that LGBTQ movements in many cases are more unified than heterosexual ones.

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LGBTQ?

Where were the L, G, B, and Q?

Only the T were fighting with each other. T fighting against T.

There was no unity from the LGBQ. And there was no unity inside the T group.

 

How about writing accurate articles and not just making up some unity which isn't there?