19 years old Teenager crowned Thailand's most beautiful transvestite

PATTAYA, Thailand: A teenage transvestite who grew up on amilitary base was crowned Thailand's most beautiful transvestite lateFriday, in an extravagant annual pageant which transfixed the nation. Kangsadarn Wongdusadeekul, known by her stage name "Nonk", cried as she accepted her Miss Tiffany crown from last year's winner.Nonk, 19, particularly impressed the panel of judges with her question round.
Her win brings considerable financial reward: 100,000 baht (3,200 USdollars) – equivalent to a year's wages for a factory worker – and aHonda car.

But with the cost of a single pageant dress at a minimal of 10,000baht, participating in Miss Tiffany is not just about the prizes.Most of the 30 transvestites parading across the glitter-filledstage said they were seeking social acceptance rather than money.