Report Thai Transwomen Removed from Exam for Gender Expression

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ Panusara Ngaokot

 

Two Thai transwomen seek justice after being barred from a teacher licensing exam for dressing as their gender identity rather than their biological sex.

 

Yesterday, Punyaphat Dechbanrung shared her experience on Facebook, expressing her disappointment over unequal treatment. She posted a photo in her female university uniform and described being removed from the exam after 30 minutes. The exam committee cited her title, "Mister," as the reason she shouldn't wear a skirt.

 

The exam's dress code required candidates to dress "politely" or in their university uniform, with no mention of biological sex. Punyaphat emphasised this oversight as both a waste of time and a missed opportunity.

 

Following her post, another transwoman, Panusara Ngaokot, reported a similar encounter. Panusara, who completed her university studies as a woman, was also told to leave the exam. Despite the option to reapply, she criticised the use of gender identity to judge someone's capability as a teacher.

 

Panusara highlighted her removal after 20 minutes of the test, questioning why diversity is not embraced among educators if it is to be taught to children.

 

The Teachers’ Council of Thailand has not yet responded publicly or proposed a resolution. The situation underscores ongoing challenges for the LGBTQIA+ community in Thai society, raising questions about inclusivity and acceptance.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-23

 

 

[2long]

If she has an apple, she has a banana!

 

Either you're on lots of hormomes and had your willy cut off (allowing for dress as a female) or not.

If not, then dress as the fella you were born as for things like this.

[Keeps]

15 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ Panusara Ngaokot

 

 

 

Panusara highlighted her removal after 20 minutes of the test, questioning why diversity is not embraced among educators if it is to be taught to children.

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-23

 

 

Not at all convinced it should be 'taught' to kids.

 

Very susceptible to peer pressure at a young age and listening to what is 'trendy' and all the rage (ie woke).

 

Let them make their own mind up in their own time and answer any questions they may have as you go along.

 

 

[save the frogs]

Just ban the whole thing.

 

Play the hand of cards you're dealt with.

 

[gtr]

Call me silly but if your born with a penis your a man, if born with vagina your female .

[Pouatchee]

good