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Tainted by a sordid tradition
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 21/05/2017
» For Note, a 42-year-old freelance journalist in northern Thailand, there's nothing bigger or more exciting than welcoming government officials from the central office in Bangkok. The officials visit for inspections, meeting with locals and talking to the local media. The trip is usually well organised from the moment they arrive until they leave the area.
The sex workers embraced by the wrong arms of the law
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/07/2016
» Strolling around downtown Udon Thani, visitors quickly gain the impression it is not much different from other major cities in Thailand. The locals are genuinely friendly and the streetscape consists of the usual food stalls, mega shopping malls and night market, adding a big-city vibe to the culturally rich northeastern hub.
Cry of the tiger
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 17/04/2016
» Chatraporn "Jang" Tamthong spends her working day caring for the dozens of tigers she has raised by hand.
The art of liberation
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 01/11/2015
» Obsessed by all forms of martial art, Suranun “Tong” Chumtaratorn, 39, has always been enthusiastic about learning new fighting techniques. Swaying left and right, moving forward, turning upside down. Tong was fascinated by the intricate but unfamiliar moves he saw on film while studying in New Zealand in 1997.
Thrust into the spotlight
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 06/09/2015
» Located just 50km from the heart of Bangkok, Nong Chok district could have been pincered from the southern provinces and relocated on the eastern outskirts of the capital.
From boyish good looks to all-singing hospital glam girl
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 12/04/2015
» To the outside world, Pornbuncha “O” Maikanta looks like any ordinary young man.
Ladyboys on parade
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 27/04/2014
» With her long hair, fair skin and delicate feminine body, Bee, a 21-year-old transsexual, draws attention wherever she goes. As much as she may appear to be a woman, Bee has had no surgery or implants, but she does take female hormones. But there are still those who see her as no different than a man with long hair.