It is understandable that health professionals fear any challenge to the gender binary. Siraphop explained that any challenge to the gender binary underlies such fear. Orawan said forcing transgender individuals to choose either male or female titles also relapses into the gender binary. Yet, it could challenge the gender binary by creating new alternatives, for example, all-gender facilities. Natakamon proposed that a new charter should uphold sex, gender identity and sex characteristics.

Source: Bangkok Post January 31, 2026 01:47 UTC