Kathoey monks’ representation in Thai-language news coverage
Published online on January 31, 2026
Abstract
Discourse & Society, Ahead of Print.
Given the historical proscription of gender-nonconforming individuals (paṇḍaka) in Thai Buddhism,kathoeymonks are a recurring, sensationalized media topic. This study examines the under-analyzed linguistic representation of these monks, termedluang che,...
Given the historical proscription of gender-nonconforming individuals (paṇḍaka) in Thai Buddhism,kathoeymonks are a recurring, sensationalized media topic. This study examines the under-analyzed linguistic representation of these monks, termedluang che,...