There was a group scuffle between Thai transgender and Filipino transgender in Bangkok, Thailand. This is because Philippine transgender people who came to Thailand made fun of transgender people. Local media, including Bangkok Post, reported that a group scuffle took place between Thai transgender and Filipino transgender people at the Soisukumbit11 Hotel in Bangkok. According to reports, about 20 Filipino transgender people mocked four Thai transgender people and even cursed at them for raising their middle finger at a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, on the night of the 3rd. Soon the fight led to a scuffle. As the video spread through SNS, local transgender people in Thailand headed to the Soisukumbit11 Hotel where Filipino transgender people are staying. Hundreds of Thai transgender people gathered on the day tried to assault Filipino transgender people in search of them, and the fight between the two groups turned into a massive scuffle. During the scuffle, a Thai transgender person was overcome with nationalistic feelings and shouted, “The police will come and send them back to the Philippines soon.” Even after the local police arrived at the scene, the assault continued, and the police managed to transfer both sides to the police station to wrap up the situation. Police investigated whether there was an organization behind it and whether transgender people in the Philippines were illegally staying and working. Local media, including Bangkok Post, reported on the 6th that police later booked two Filipino transgender people for assault. According to local reports, police said, “Other people who have been identified will also be summoned for further investigation,” adding, “This scuffle will not affect the relationship between the two countries as it is a personal matter, and the Embassy of the Philippines is also aware of the situation.”
SOPHIA KIM
US ASIA JOURNAL
