Treechada Petcharat

Treechada Petcharat, better known by the names Poyd, Nong Poy, or Treechada Malayaporn, is a Thai actress and model. Petcharat underwent gender affirming surgery at age 17. She is dubbed Thailand's "most beautiful transgender woman". Life and career Peranakan family born, as a boy, Petcharat realized she was a transgender woman. In front of her parents, however, she had to hide her identity and was forced to present as male. She did not want her genitals, so at the age of 17, she underwent gender affirming surgery. Since then, she has said that she feels as if she has been reborn. She completed her studies in the Faculty of Law at Assumption University and is currently pursuing a degree in molecular genetics and genetic engineering at Mahidol University. She is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and openly shares her personal journey, including her gender-affirming surgery. In 2013, she actively participated in parliamentary discussions in Thailand, advocating for the legalization of same-sex marriage. Furthermore, she collaborated with fellow transgender celebrities in a Pantene advertisement, aiming to promote transgender visibility and raise awareness about the transgender community. At age 19, Petcharat won the Miss Tiffany's 2004 and Miss International Queen 2004. She is currently working as a model for esteemed brands including Off-White, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton. In addition to her successful modeling career, Petcharat has also appeared in several films over the years, including notable Hong Kong blockbusters.