Tensions ran high recently in Bangkok when a local social media influencer found herself embroiled in quite the discord with a group of spirited transwomen. The scene, reminiscent of a raucous movie plot, unraveled at one of Bangkok’s bustling nightspots, with the origins of the scuffle tracing back to a South Korean bar host who, intriguingly, sat at the heart of this tale. This colorful drama first came to light thanks to Mona, one of the transwomen involved. Her social media story painted a vivid picture, accusing the influencer, Duangporn “Yingaon” Chaiyarungyos, of wielding transphobic sentiments during their confrontation. Mona alleged that Yingaon’s comments were less than kind, describing how she and her friend faced a barrage of derogatory remarks with the word “kathoey” echoing through the heated exchange — a term all-too-familiar in Thai culture when referring to ladyboys. As the narrative unfolded like a soap opera’s juiciest episode,…
