Yollada Suanyot
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Yollada "Nok" Suanyot (Thai: ยลลดา เกริกก้อง "นก" สวนยศ; or "Yollie" birth name: Krerkkong Suanyot;[1] born June 18, 1983)[2] is a Thai politician and a very well known celebrity in Thailand from her multiple television appearances. She is a published writer of her own books ‘Katoey’(Trans) and 'Puying'(Women), On May 27, 2012, she was elected to represent Mueang Nan District on the Provincial Administration Organization for Nan Province in Thailand, running as an independent politician.[1][3] Previous to entering politics, Suanyot had been a model, She won the Photogenic award at the Elite Model Look Thailand 2003[4] and, on the beauty pageant stage, she represented Thailand at Miss Tourism International 2001, where she received the Best National Costume award under the name Hassadee Budtriwong.[5] She was the former winner of the ‘Miss Alcazar 2005’ Beauty Queen Contest[6] and was a member of Sony-BMG Thailand the pop group Venus Flytrap, where she performed of the lead singer under the name "Nok".[7] The famous songs include "Visa For Love"[8] and "Cause I'm Your Lady."[9] Later she join the 2nd pop band "Papillion" by IM Music.[10] with the un-released song "Dangerous".[11]
Yollada Suanyot | |
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ยลลดา เกริกก้อง สวนยศ | |
นกยลดา ในเวที Miss Fabulous 2024 | |
| Born | Krerkkong Suanyot June 18, 1983 |
Yollada "Nok" Suanyot is a transgender woman and founded and chairs the TransFemale Association of Thailand, which advocates for transgender rights.[7][12][13] One of the most popular project of her association is a reality TV show offering free gender reassignment surgeries call "Sister's Hand"[14] Because of the lack of legal recognition for transgender people in Thailand, her male name as designated at birth has appeared on the ballot.[1]
Yollada "Nok" Suanyot graduated with a science degree from Thammasat University when she was 21,as well as 2nd Bachelor’s Degrees in Humanities Mass Communication, holds a master's degree in political science, and is currently working toward a Ph.D. in social science at Ramkhamhaeng University.[1] In her personal life, Yollada "Nok" Suanyot and transmale Ronnakrit "Sam" Hamichart have been in a relationship by known the first transcouple in Thailand for more than 11 year.[15][16] But unfortunately, the couple ended their relationship in December 2022.
"Nok" Yollada was once the executive of Jewelry Channel, Thailand's first jewelry shopping channel. She also sponsored the diamond crown for the Miss Thailand pageant in 2010.[17] Later, she took on the role of Managing Director at JKN Channel, a subsidiary of JKN Global Media,[18] with Anne Jakkrajuthatip as the CEO.[19][20] Both, along with JenJen Boonsungnoen, founded the Transgender Inspiration Foundation to provide scholarships and support for transgender individuals in the field of education in Thailand.[21]
"Nok" Yollada has returned to the entertainment industry as the winner of Miss Fabulous Thailand Season 3 in 2024.[22][23] She is currently appointed by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security as one of the 10 members of the Discrimination Based on Gender Advisory Committee.[24] Suanyot is also become a faculty member for the Beauty and Talent Management program at ADVEX Management School, following her upcoming graduation with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree through E-learning from Manipal GlobalNEXT University.
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