Five Transvestite Thammasat Graduates Allowed To Be Dressed As Girl Students For Commencement

[Lite Beer]

Five transvestite Thammasat graduates allowed to be dressed as girl students for commencement

BANGKOK: -- Five transvestite newly graduates of Thammasat University have been allowed to be dressed as girl students for the royally-sponsored commencement at the end of this month, Thai Rath reported.

The paper said the university has consulted with the Royal Household Bureau about the wish of five students, who were born men, to get dressed as girl students for the ceremony and the bureau replied that it would be up to the university's own decision.

Thai Rath said the university agreed to allow the five to get dressed in girl commencement uniform because they have studied as girl students and the university regarded that it would be too cruel to force them get dressed in male uniform for the ceremony.

The commencement will be held on August 30 and a full-dress rehearsal will be held on August 25.

-- The Nation 2012-08-16

[coma]

Well they won't need to worry about them wearing ultra short skirts ot their under carriage will be ................

[Morakot]

Transgendered people become "transvestites" in the Nation.

[thequietman]

Its only right.

To each his/her own. well done to them for having graduated. wish them the best of luck for the future.

[webfact]

TRANSGENDER'S GRADUATION CEREMONY

Thammasat transgenders permitted to wear female graduation gown gets nod from Higher Education Commission

Thai Rath Thursday shows one of five new male graduates who are allowed to dress as female students in graduation ceremony this month.

BANGKOK: -- Thammasat University could allow new male graduates with "women's heart" to dress as female students for the graduation ceremony providing this is in line with the university's regulations, Assoc Dr Piniti Ratananukul, deputy secretary general of Office of the Higher Education Commission said on Thursday.

However, he said that he did not want students of other universities to demand this as a right, as the dress code has to be in line with each university's rules.

"I do not wish to see students of any other university demanding such rights because the regulations on this matter differ from institute to institute. I personally believe that students' uniforms are holy and special and ones should consider the appropriateness," he said.

Those who are granted the right should dress properly, he added.

Thai Rath newspaper online report Thursday that five new transgender graduates of Thammasat University have been allowed to dress as girls for the royallysponsored ceremony at the end of this month.

The paper said the university has consulted with the Royal Household Bureau about the wishes of the five students, who were born male, to dress as female students for the ceremony and the bureau replied that it was the university’s decision.

Thai Rath said the university agreed to allow the five to get dress in the female uniform because they have studied as girl students and the university felt it would be cruel to force them to wear the male uniform for the ceremony.

The commencement will be held on August 30. A fulldress rehearsal takes place held on August 25.

-- The Nation 2012-08-16

[ratcatcher]

I think this is good news. Thailand's transgenders or colloquially "katoeys" or "lady-boys" are world famous.

I have every sympathy for someone born with a good brain and the wrong kit.

In fact some of the best looking women in Thailand are/were men, depending if they've had the nip-n-tuck.

I wish these people every success in their future careers.

Good for the Universities to have recognized this too.

[bunnaag]

why is a student uniform holy?

[Thai at Heart]

Are the girls allowed to wear trousers? However, if I had had to attend university surrounded by slim women wearing pencil skirts 5 inches above their knees, I probably wouldn't have missed so many lectures.

However, there is a point to say that such uniforms are rather distracting.

Edited August 16, 2012 by Thai at Heart

[Morakot]

Are the girls allowed to wear trousers?

Officially not.

[ratcatcher]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

[Thai at Heart]

Are the girls allowed to wear trousers?

Officially not.

Not that I care, but the whole concept of uniforms in University education has always been a little weird to me anyway. What do "Toms" wear?

[SuneeTH]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

I wonder how Yingluck looks in her school uniform.

[SgtPepper]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

I wonder how Yingluck looks in her school uniform.

Naughty!! Naughty!!

[Tywais]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

I say that nearly every day at work at CMU.

[benbear]

Even though we are going off topic, I'd love to see more pictures

[skorchio]

So a few geezer-grads get to turn up in a skirt, good for them. The more fridge-freezer birds that have an education the better, maybe it will help improve the general behaviour of geezerbirds nationwide. Although I know I am dreaming.

[MahaYellow]

The secret is out !

Farangs will now be flocking to Thammasat University !!

[harrry]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

I say that nearly every day at work at CMU.

only nearly every day........you are slowing down.

[supersombat]

I see it every day. What is more attractive is a student with brains and a personality.

[pacovl46]

Transgendered people become "transvestites" in the Nation.

Where does it say that they actually are transgender?

[stefb1964]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

I say that nearly every day at work at CMU.

life can be tough for some of us..

[Payboy]

Are the girls allowed to wear trousers?

Officially not.

Not that I care, but the whole concept of uniforms in University education has always been a little weird to me anyway. What do "Toms" wear?

Strap-ons, I think.

[Dap]

Are the girls allowed to wear trousers?

Officially not.

Not that I care, but the whole concept of uniforms in University education has always been a little weird to me anyway. What do "Toms" wear?

Strap-ons, I think.

Hahahahaha! Very wity Payboy

[Thai at Heart]

Are the girls allowed to wear trousers?

Officially not.

Not that I care, but the whole concept of uniforms in University education has always been a little weird to me anyway. What do "Toms" wear?

Strap-ons, I think.

Where do they hide that in their uniform?

[khaowong1]

why is a student uniform holy?

That's what I was thinking. Holy and Special... where do these people who make these statements come from? Are they aliens? Maybe from Alpha Centari 5.

[khaowong1]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

Wowzer... I'm not supposed to be looking at this kind of thing. So, I now quit looking. Ok, now I'll quit looking..

[endure]

Transgendered people become "transvestites" in the Nation.

Nowhere in the Nation article does it say that they are transgender.

[rubl]

why is a student uniform holy?

Because, if you see a young lady like this, you might be inclined to say "Holy sh*t, look at that",

I wonder how Yingluck looks in her school uniform.

Naughty!! Naughty!!

I'm sure what was meant was "looked like in her school uniform".

If really "looks" was meant I'd be inclined to call it "Kinky!! Kinky!!"

Edited August 16, 2012 by rubl

[rubl]

Thai Rath said the university agreed to allow the five to get dress in the female uniform because they have studied as girl students and the university felt it would be cruel to force them to wear the male uniform for the ceremony.

It might be cruel, but above all inconsistent, I think

[webfact]

UPDATE:

Transvestite grads get the nod

Wannapa Khaopa/Suriyan Panyawai/Chuleeporn Aramnet

The Nation

Baramee Phanich, centre, is among the Thammasat University students applying for permission to dress as a woman for the August 30 graduation ceremony.

Thammasat says five can wear female attire to graduation ceremony

BANGKOK: -- Reports of a male transvestite who has been given permission to dress as a female at his graduation ceremony have given hope to other male graduates with "women's hearts".

Five male transvestite graduates from Thammasat University (TU) would be allowed to dress as women when they attend the royally-sponsored ceremony at the end of this month. Among them, Baramee "Denjan" Phanich, 23, has been under the media spotlight.

"I've dressed in a female student uniform since I was in my first year at university. I cannot dress as a man at all, and if I had to dress as a male graduate, I would not attend the ceremony," said Denjan, adding that he planned to be ordained as a monk to show his gratitude to his parents soon.

The paper said the university consulted with the Royal Household Bureau about the wishes of the five students, who were born male, to dress in female clothing for the ceremony, and the bureau replied that it was the university's decision.

Thai Rath said the university agreed to allow the five to wear female uniforms because they have studied as female students, and the university felt society was now accepting of homosexuality and transgender issues, so it would be cruel to force them to wear male uniforms at the ceremony.

The commencement will be held on August 30. A full dress rehearsal will take place on August 25.

Denjan said it had been his strong desire to dress as a woman at graduation since he was a freshman. For that reason, he decided to submit a request to dress as a female graduate to the university, and also handed in a medical certificate showing he has gender identity disorder and recommending ways to help with the disorder, including allowing him to dress as a woman throughout his life.

Chiang Mai University president Pongsak Angkasith said it would hold a discussion with its council, deans and students' representatives on the issue to come up with regulations agreed by all stakeholders at the university.

"We'll have to listen to the reasons from every part of the university and consider their appropriateness before making a decision and issuing the regulations," he said, adding that no male graduate at his university had submitted such a request.

Associate Professor Dr Piniti Ratananukul, deputy secretary-general of the Office of the Higher Education Commission, said TU could allow male graduates with "women's hearts" to dress as female students for the graduation ceremony provided it is in line with the university's regulations.

Denjan said he had consulted Yollada Krerkkong Suanyot, a transgender beauty queen who is president of the Trans Female Association of Thailand and also a member of the Nan Provincial Administrative Organisation, about the request procedure.

Yollada said he was allowed to dress as a woman at his graduation ceremony in 2007 after he took a master's degree from Ramkhamhaeng University. He was the first in the association to receive such permission, and had subsequently given advice to other transvestites on the issue.

"I want relevant agencies to provide laws that accord with who we are, to put an end to lots of problems we face in everyday life, because our genders and looks are different from our legal genders," he said.

Thansita Wisetsuwan, a transvestite graduate from TU, said he was among the first eight people at the university allowed to dress as women at a graduation ceremony. Apart from TU, Naresuan and Srinakharinwirot Universities also allowed their graduates to do so for the 2010 academic year.

However, Piniti said he did not want students of other universities to demand this as a right, as the dress code has to be in line with each university's rules.

"I do not wish to see students of any other university demanding such rights, because the regulations on this matter differ from institute to institute. I personally believe that students' uniforms are holy and special and one should take appropriateness into consideration," he said. Those who are granted the right should dress properly, he added.

-- The Nation 2012-08-17