After much heated debate in society regarding the movement to use the honorific "Miss" for those who have undergone gender reassignment, a topic that many LGBTQ+ members and celebrities have expressed opinions on, recently Poy Trechada Miss International Queen opened up and shared feelings that have affected her emotionally, saying
For me, I agree that the honorific should match the gender identity. I think it’s very important. However, I know the conditions shouldn’t be too easy; there should be a screening process and authorities to make decisions. We have many successful international models. I think it’s a good thing because these issues in society overall mean that other people’s matters are directly ours too—like the PM 2.5 dust in Chiang Mai or when I’m in Phuket; saying it’s not our issue just isn’t right. It’s something we all are part of. Even why today there’s this demand and so much talk—is it still not enough? I feel that honorifics are a basic matter that makes life easier for some groups. For prosecutors and others, when considering voices in parliament, transgender people are a small minority party and must negotiate with the majority and all sectors.
For example, if there’s any kind of transaction and they call me, I answer the phone, “Hello,” but if the caller is a man—a Mr.—it can cause some confusion. It can feel a bit awkward or embarrassing. In other countries, they don’t have special terms; they just use Mr., Miss, or Mrs., without needing to specify. For those who have other opinions, I think they are worth listening to and open for discussion because we want everyone to be happy in their own way. But I have hope, and so does everyone, on many issues.
Regarding the Tiffany drama, I talked with P’Jao that day. He firmly stands for equality and has never discriminated based on appearance or form. If physical traits were the only criteria, it wouldn’t work. For example, if a transgender person is in an accident unconscious at Mae Taeng, first they’d have to check blood type or if they have a uterus. I feel none of that is really relevant, so the blood type must be checked anyway. Medical complications might be challenging, but I support that these basics, like blood type checks, are fundamental. I’ve always listened. If someone were to lie about having a uterus, I don’t know why they’d endure surgery just to fake it.
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