Report Transgender Hairdresser Faces HIV Prejudice from Client's Mother

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ เอมมี่ พิมพ์รภาดา

 

In a disheartening incident highlighting ongoing prejudices, transgender hairdresser Watchara “Emmy” U-phat shared her experience of being unfoundedly accused of potentially spreading HIV by a client and her mother. Despite Emmy being HIV negative, the accusations stemmed from stereotypes about transgender individuals.

 

On 13 July, Emmy, 35, posted her story on Facebook. She included a photo of her recent HIV test from the Korat Medical Laboratory, which clearly confirmed her negative status.

 

Emmy recounted that while cutting a client's hair, she noticed a noticeable pimple on the woman’s forehead. The client, satisfied with her haircut, even took a selfie before leaving. However, the peace was short-lived as Emmy soon received a call from the client’s mother, who identified herself as a doctor.

 

The mother expressed concern over the client's burst pimple, fearing potential HIV transmission. During the call, Emmy reassured her, explaining that she had recently undergone health checks, and was in a long-term monogamous relationship.

 

Offering additional reassurance, Emmy voluntarily shared her test results via the LINE app, reiterating her HIV-negative status. The mother’s inquiries persisted, probing Emmy about her private life, to which Emmy responded with patience but firmness.

 

Emmy expressed in her Facebook post that this paranoia seemed rooted in her being a transwoman, urging the public to avoid basing their judgments on gender identity alone.

 

Despite evidence clearing any doubts, the client continued to inundate Emmy with intrusive questions, even asking if she took daily anti-HIV medication. Exhausted, Emmy advised the client to trust the factual results and not to harbour prejudice against transgender individuals, as such assumptions are offensive and hurtful.

 

The client later apologised to Emmy, explaining her anxiety stemmed from studying pharmacy and knowing someone living with HIV.

 

Emmy’s social media post garnered significant attention, with many criticising the mother and daughter for their lack of understanding, especially given their medical background.

 

In response, Emmy emphasised she was not angry but aimed to raise awareness about the issue. Her experience has sparked discussions on the need for education and empathy towards transgender individuals and those living with HIV.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-17

 

 

[BangkokReady]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The client later apologised to Emmy, explaining her anxiety stemmed from studying pharmacy and knowing someone living with HIV.

 

So she studied "pharmacy" and knows someone with HIV but doesn't actually know how HIV is spread?  She sounds dangerously ill-informed.

[flaming dragon]

10 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

So she studied "pharmacy" and knows someone with HIV but doesn't actually know how HIV is spread?  She sounds dangerously ill-informed.

 

Spread by taking it up the a ss without a raincoat and/or sharing needles with someone who takes it up the a ss to pay for their fix.  The lady was well informed.  Where do you think it comes from? 

[FlorC]

The daughter made the mistake going to a trans to have her hair cut.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The client later apologised to Emmy, explaining her anxiety stemmed from studying pharmacy and knowing someone living with HIV.

PHD you ain't

[BangkokReady]

2 hours ago, flaming dragon said:

Spread by taking it up the a ss without a raincoat and/or sharing needles with someone who takes it up the a ss to pay for their fix.  The lady was well informed.

 

She thinks that her daughter can catch aids from a popped pimple during a haircut.  How can you possibly think that she is well informed?  You even give an explanation yourself that literally counters what she claims.

 

You sound demented.

[portisaacozzy]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ เอมมี่ พิมพ์รภาดา

 

In a disheartening incident highlighting ongoing prejudices, transgender hairdresser Watchara “Emmy” U-phat shared her experience of being unfoundedly accused of potentially spreading HIV by a client and her mother. Despite Emmy being HIV negative, the accusations stemmed from stereotypes about transgender individuals.

 

On 13 July, Emmy, 35, posted her story on Facebook. She included a photo of her recent HIV test from the Korat Medical Laboratory, which clearly confirmed her negative status.

 

Emmy recounted that while cutting a client's hair, she noticed a noticeable pimple on the woman’s forehead. The client, satisfied with her haircut, even took a selfie before leaving. However, the peace was short-lived as Emmy soon received a call from the client’s mother, who identified herself as a doctor.

 

The mother expressed concern over the client's burst pimple, fearing potential HIV transmission. During the call, Emmy reassured her, explaining that she had recently undergone health checks, and was in a long-term monogamous relationship.

 

Offering additional reassurance, Emmy voluntarily shared her test results via the LINE app, reiterating her HIV-negative status. The mother’s inquiries persisted, probing Emmy about her private life, to which Emmy responded with patience but firmness.

 

Emmy expressed in her Facebook post that this paranoia seemed rooted in her being a transwoman, urging the public to avoid basing their judgments on gender identity alone.

 

Despite evidence clearing any doubts, the client continued to inundate Emmy with intrusive questions, even asking if she took daily anti-HIV medication. Exhausted, Emmy advised the client to trust the factual results and not to harbour prejudice against transgender individuals, as such assumptions are offensive and hurtful.

 

The client later apologised to Emmy, explaining her anxiety stemmed from studying pharmacy and knowing someone living with HIV.

 

Emmy’s social media post garnered significant attention, with many criticising the mother and daughter for their lack of understanding, especially given their medical background.

 

In response, Emmy emphasised she was not angry but aimed to raise awareness about the issue. Her experience has sparked discussions on the need for education and empathy towards transgender individuals and those living with HIV.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-17

 

 

O dear,that pimple was her mothers brain

[thailand49]

Typical Thai culture in general!  Rumors ignorance is wide spread more than we care to believe!  

[proton]

Transgender is an impossibility

[Photoguy21]

14 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

So she studied "pharmacy" and knows someone with HIV but doesn't actually know how HIV is spread?  She sounds dangerously ill-informed.

By "study" should I read that as she bought a packet of Paracetamol from a chemist?

[Captain Flack]

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[BangkokReady]

28 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

By "study" should I read that as she bought a packet of Paracetamol from a chemist?

 

I was thinking she read some posts on Facebook.

[FritsSikkink]

3 hours ago, thailand49 said:

Typical Thai culture in general!  Rumors ignorance is wide spread more than we care to believe!  

Pfff, where does all the anti vaxer BS come from?

[Photoguy21]

3 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

I was thinking she read some posts on Facebook.

Definite possability

[RJRS1301]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ เอมมี่ พิมพ์รภาดา

 

In a disheartening incident highlighting ongoing prejudices, transgender hairdresser Watchara “Emmy” U-phat shared her experience of being unfoundedly accused of potentially spreading HIV by a client and her mother. Despite Emmy being HIV negative, the accusations stemmed from stereotypes about transgender individuals.

 

On 13 July, Emmy, 35, posted her story on Facebook. She included a photo of her recent HIV test from the Korat Medical Laboratory, which clearly confirmed her negative status.

 

Emmy recounted that while cutting a client's hair, she noticed a noticeable pimple on the woman’s forehead. The client, satisfied with her haircut, even took a selfie before leaving. However, the peace was short-lived as Emmy soon received a call from the client’s mother, who identified herself as a doctor.

 

The mother expressed concern over the client's burst pimple, fearing potential HIV transmission. During the call, Emmy reassured her, explaining that she had recently undergone health checks, and was in a long-term monogamous relationship.

 

Offering additional reassurance, Emmy voluntarily shared her test results via the LINE app, reiterating her HIV-negative status. The mother’s inquiries persisted, probing Emmy about her private life, to which Emmy responded with patience but firmness.

 

Emmy expressed in her Facebook post that this paranoia seemed rooted in her being a transwoman, urging the public to avoid basing their judgments on gender identity alone.

 

Despite evidence clearing any doubts, the client continued to inundate Emmy with intrusive questions, even asking if she took daily anti-HIV medication. Exhausted, Emmy advised the client to trust the factual results and not to harbour prejudice against transgender individuals, as such assumptions are offensive and hurtful.

 

The client later apologised to Emmy, explaining her anxiety stemmed from studying pharmacy and knowing someone living with HIV.

 

Emmy’s social media post garnered significant attention, with many criticising the mother and daughter for their lack of understanding, especially given their medical background.

 

In response, Emmy emphasised she was not angry but aimed to raise awareness about the issue. Her experience has sparked discussions on the need for education and empathy towards transgender individuals and those living with HIV.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-17

 

 

Christ in a Handcart

Two not very intelligent "professionals" what is the mother a "doctor" of Ignorance & Stupidity?

Daughter studying pharmacy, not very bright, unlike one expects Pharmacists to be

Both need to investigated by respective professional bodies, no cure for STUPID

[thailand49]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

Pfff, where does all the anti vaxer BS come from?

I can ask also your ignorance🤣 Pfff

[impulse]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Emmy recounted that while cutting a client's hair, she noticed a noticeable pimple on the woman’s forehead. The client, satisfied with her haircut, even took a selfie before leaving. However, the peace was short-lived as Emmy soon received a call from the client’s mother, who identified herself as a doctor.

 

The mother expressed concern over the client's burst pimple, fearing potential HIV transmission.

 

Do they charge extra to pop zits?  Or did that even happen in this case?