Yollada Suanyot

{{Short description|Thai politician}}

{{Infobox person

| name = Yollada Suanyot

| image = The pynix IMG 4271.jpg

| caption = นก ยลลดา ในเวที Miss Fabulous Thailand SS3 ปี2024

| native_name = {{nobold|ยลลดา เกริกก้อง สวนยศ}}

| native_name_lang = th

| birth_name = Krerkkong Suanyot

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|06|18}}

| birth_place = Nan, Thailand

}}

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot ({{langx|th|ยลลดา เกริกก้อง "นก" สวนยศ}}; or "Yollie" birth name: Krerkkong Suanyot; born June 18, 1983){{cite web|title=Papillon myspace page|url=http://www.myspace.com/papillonth|publisher=myspace|access-date=30 May 2012}} is a Thai politician and celebrity in Thailand from her multiple television appearances. On May 27, 2012, she was elected to represent Mueang Nan District on the Provincial Administration Organization for Nan Province in Thailand, running as an independent politician.{{cite news|last=Chetchotiros|first=Nattaya|title=A first for the third gender|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/295668/a-first-for-the-third-gender|access-date=30 May 2012|date=30 May 2012|newspaper=Bangkok Post}}{{cite news|last=Winn|first=Patrick|title=Thailand: election victory for transgender star|url=http://www.globalpost.com/globalpost-blogs/southeast-asia/nok-yollada-suanyot|access-date=30 May 2012|newspaper=Global Post|date=28 May 2012}} Previous to entering politics, Suanyot had been a model, She won the Photogenic award at the Elite Model Look Thailand 2003{{cite news |last1=Sanook.com |title=Elite Model Look Thailand 2003 |url=https://www.sanook.com/women/1723/ |access-date=28 October 2003 |issue=ผู้หญิง |publisher=Sanook.com}} and, on the beauty pageant stage, she represented Thailand at Miss Tourism International 2001, where she received the Best National Costume award under the name Hassadee Budtriwong.{{cite web |last1=Miss Angie Beauty Queen |title=คุณนกกับตำนานมาก่อนใคร Miss Tourism International 2001 |url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=534887069357948 |website=facebook.com |publisher=Miss Angie Beauty Queen Page |access-date=22 November 2024}} She was the former winner of the ‘Miss Alcazar 2005’ Beauty Queen Contest{{cite web |last1=Off |first1=Naomi |title=Miss APSA 2005 |url=https://topicstock.pantip.com/chalermthai/topicstock/2006/05/A4393305/A4393305.html |website=Pantip.com |publisher=Off Naomi |access-date=23 May 2006}} and was a member of Sony-BMG Thailand the pop group Venus Flytrap, where she performed of the lead singer under the name "Nok".{{cite news|last=Winn|first=Patrick|title=Thailand: Transgender diva seeks political office|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/thailand/120525/transgender-candidate-yollada-nok-suanyot-politics-elections|access-date=30 May 2012|newspaper=Global Post|date=26 May 2012}} The famous songs include "Visa For Love"{{cite web |last1=Venus Flytrap |first1=Band |title=Visa for love (Music Video Version) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_TA1U8yUis |website=youtube.com |publisher=VensFlytrapVEVO |access-date=4 October 2009}} and "Cause I'm Your Lady."{{cite web |last1=Venus Flytrap |first1=Band |title=Cause I'm your lady |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4FEaHiFWnc |website=youtube.com |publisher=CrownPurple |access-date=27 Nov 2006}} Later she join the 2nd pop band "Papillion" by IM Music.{{cite web |last1=Wattina |first1=X |title=Papillon |url=https://marselip.blogspot.com/2009/11/papillon-new-lady-boy-band.html |website=marselip.blogspot.com |publisher=Marselip |access-date=29 November 2009}} with the un-released song "Dangerous".{{cite web |last1=Papillion the super group |first1=Band |title=Dangerous |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIivK_i_1PU |website=youtube.com |publisher=papilliongroup |access-date=27 October 2010}}

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot is a transgender woman. She underwent gender-affirming surgery to align with her female identity at the age of 16. She is a published writer of her own books ‘Katoey’(Trans) and 'Puying'(Women), She founded and chairs the TransFemale Association of Thailand, which advocates for transgender rights.{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2009/11/01/hold-it-you-cant-have-that-sex-change-yet/|title=Hold it, you can't have that sex change yet|last=Sarnsamak|first=Pongphon|date=November 1, 2009|work=Malaysia Star|access-date=14 April 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/08/15/headlines/headlines_30045065.php |title=Transsexual group does not want to 'Miss' out |last=Phetdee |first=Wannapa |date=August 15, 2007 |work=The Nation |access-date=30 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510193625/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/08/15/headlines/headlines_30045065.php |archive-date=10 May 2012 }} One of the most popular project of her association is a reality TV show offering free gender reassignment surgeries call "Sister's Hand"{{cite web |last1=Jansuttipan |first1=Monruedee |title=We chat with Yollada "Nok" Suanyot, president of the TransFemale Association of Thailand |url=https://bk.asia-city.com/events/article/we-chat-yollada-%E2%80%9Cnok%E2%80%9D-suanyot-president-transfemale-association-thailand |website=bk.asia-city.com |publisher=BK Asia City |access-date=24 March 2011}} Because of the lack of legal recognition for transgender people in Thailand, her male name as designated at birth has appeared on the ballot.

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot graduated with a science degree from Thammasat University when she was 21,as well as 2nd Bachelor’s Degrees in Humanities Mass Communication, holds a master's degree in political science, and is currently working toward a Ph.D. in social science at Ramkhamhaeng University. In her personal life, Yollada "Nok" Suanyot and transmale Ronnakrit "Sam" Hamichart have been in a relationship by known the first transcouple in Thailand for more than 11 year.{{cite web |last1=Pisuthipan |first1=Arusa |title=A World of Difference |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/344198/a-world-of-difference |website=Bangkokpost.com |publisher=Bangkok Post |access-date=6 April 2013}}{{cite web |last1=Na Ranong |first1=Jetjaras |title=Transgender couple on life, love and legal rights |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/video/thailand/344083/transgender-couple-on-life-love-and-legal-rights |website=Bangkokpost.com |publisher=Bangkok Post |access-date=5 April 2013}} But unfortunately, the couple ended their relationship in December 2022.

"Nok" Yollada was once the executive of Jewelry Channel, Thailand's first jewelry shopping channel. She also sponsored the diamond crown for the Miss Thailand pageant in 2010.{{cite web |last1=Nine Entertain |first1=Ch.9 |title=มงกุฏเพชรนางสาวไทย |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB2eaoWLGAk |website=youtube.com |publisher=MCOT Channel |access-date=27 July 2012}} Later, she took on the role of Managing Director at JKN Channel, a subsidiary company of JKN Global Media,{{cite news |last1=Brandage |first1=Online |title=เจาะลึกเบื้องหลังความปัง JKN Mega Showcase กับ 'นก-ยลลดา' |url=https://www.brandage.com/article/14768 |access-date=17 September 2019 |publisher=แบรนด์เอจ มาร์เก็ตติ้ง รีซอร์สเซส}} with Anne Jakkrajuthatip as the CEO.{{cite web |last1=Issarakrisilp |first1=Nawat |title=เพชรรามา {{!}} เจิน เจิน, แอน จักรพงษ์, นก ยลลดา |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyWGI07h-sc&t=708s |website=youtube.com |publisher=Ch3 Thailand |access-date=9 March 2018}}{{cite news |last1=chai 362 |first1=degree |title=JKN Channel ประกาศรุกงานอีเวนต์เต็มรูปแบบ |url=https://www.362degree.com/2018/07/24/jkn-channel-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80/ |access-date=24 July 2018 |issue=Corporate Insight |publisher=362 Degree}} Both, along with JenJen Boonsungnoen, founded the Transgender Inspiration Foundation to provide scholarships and support for transgender individuals in the field of education in Thailand.{{cite news |last1=Manager Online |first1=ผู้จัดการออนไลน์ |title=นิทรรศการ 40 กะรัตคนข้ามเพศ |url=https://mgronline.com/celebonline/detail/9620000113397 |access-date=27 November 2019 |issue=Event |publisher=Manager Publishing}}

"Nok" Yollada has returned to the entertainment industry as the winner of Miss Fabulous Thailand Season 3 in 2024.{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Bryan |title=Congratulation Nok Yollada Miss Fabulous Thailand Season3 |url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=929231048994827 |website=Facebook.com |publisher=Facebook |access-date=17 March 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Entertainment |first1=Bryan Tan |title=First Look Nok Yollada Miss Fabulous Thailand Season3 |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4nKNRBLNV_/?igsh=MWJxZ2JsaWpmN3AyMA%3D%3D |website=www.instagram.com |publisher=Instagram |access-date=17 March 2024}} She is currently appointed by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security as one of the 10 members of the Discrimination Based on Gender Advisory Committee.{{cite news |last1=M Society |title=เรื่อง แต่งตั้งประธานกรรมการและกรรมการวินิจฉัยการเลือกปฏิบัติด้วยเหตุแห่งเพศ |url=https://www.m-society.go.th/ewtadmin/ewt/mso_web/download/article/article_20230309171303.pdf |access-date=9 March 2023 |issue=article |publisher=M Society}} Suanyot is also become a faculty member for the Beauty and Talent Management program at ADVEX Management School, following her upcoming graduation with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree through E-learning from Manipal GlobalNEXT University.