Parliament, “Kru Than” implores all parties to sort out the situation. Transgender women reclaim their dignity, pointing out that it is a cry of injustice, suggesting that people who consume media be mindful. Ask the government to solve the structural problem – the sex trade law so that all occupations are protected.
Mr. Thanyawat Kamonwongwat or Kru Than, party list MP, Kaew Klai Party, talks about the Thai Day battle. where Thai ladyboys gather without an appointment Inside Soi Sukhumvit 11/1, reclaiming dignity, seeking revenge after being attacked by a Filipino ladyboy, saying that the phenomenon that occurred must be separated into several stories, with the first being a response and a debate. There are posts and talks about nationality. Therefore, when using the words “Thai nation” or “Philippine nation” Therefore, it stimulated nationalism. which in fact Filipino ladyboy group The group does not represent all Filipino transgender women. We must also be fair to the group of people who are Filipinos. Bu
t at the same time, it is unavoidable that The said group of ladyboys raised characteristics that were discriminatory towards Thai people, or from what was told in the news that There is slander about Thai ladyboys. In the matter of stealing things and other matters which when published in online media It’s like a guest post. and most importantly, groups with diverse genders Especially transgender people Being in a state where society rarely gives opportunities in the area or accepts it, so it is like many pressure factors, like our backs are against the wall. Therefore, it is a matter of standing up and fighting for justice.
As for the part that has begun to respond more through social media, Mr. Thanyawat said that he wants everyone who uses media to be conscious that In fact, it is a matter of a group of people using a debate to respond. or used to discriminate against Thai people So I want you to differentiate. Because this is a personal matter. which I think must be gradually understood
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thing is to find a solution together. Because in fact, this problem occurs because there is a matter of pressure. Whether it’s about transgender women or sex work Whether it is a gray area with a mafia system taking care of it As a result, the people who work here have no place to demand justice. Until there is a word whether this is a vigilante or not. This is something that society suppresses these people and we must see that. What do they want and we have to solve the structural problems and solve the legal problems? So that every profession is protected,’ Mr. Thanyawat said.
Mr. Thanyawat said that the party is now moving forward. Laws regarding sex trafficking have already been drafted, and now the Service Workers in Group Foundation has proposals related to the abolition and suppression of prostitution. The proposal has already been submitted to Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister. The Progressive Party is also keeping an eye on this and if there is a proposed law here. is ready to propose laws While t
he Empower Foundation which works in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security He said that there must be a law to protect sex workers. Therefore, he thinks that the government has an important duty to allow the two groups to talk to each other. to find the best solution and push the law to be considered by the House of Representatives
As for whether the incident has affected the image of transgender people or not, Mr. Thanyawat said What happens depends on the interpretation. which on their part See it as a struggle and a cry of injustice. and saw that the resulting image was not a disaster But all sides should look beneath the cries and anger. that there was protection and care for those people As a state, how much rights do those people have? Let them go under the mafia system. They were taken advantage of in every way and could not report it to the police. Because it’s against the law What happened was more like an iceberg. Therefore, he saw that he wanted all parties to co
me together to solve the problem.
As for whether or not it’s a matter of losing your image and losing the opportunity to hold a Pride event, you think that this is a picture of a struggle. And I think Pride is a picture of people who don’t have rights. and was not treated fairly Get up and walk in order to To create fairness in society and sees that it is a matter for the government to take up these issues and solve them and saw that having a ladyboy who stood up and said that he had been wasted and not receiving equal rights is considered a good thing.
Source: Thai News Agency