Transgender actress, model, and beauty queen Poyd Treechada Petcharat yesterday tied the knot with wealthy Thai businessman Oak Bhavagha Hongyok.
The ceremony, held at Phuket’s Baan Ar-Jor, followed the traditional Peranakan style, which originated with the wave of Chinese immigrants to the region six centuries ago, reported The Straits Times.
The 36 year old Poyd gained international recognition after winning Miss Tiffany and Miss International Queen pageants in 2004. Since then, she has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry in Thailand and the region, working as a model, actress, and performer in music videos. She even made her debut in Hong Kong cinema in 2013, where she worked alongside Hong Kong stars.
The groom, Oak, is a member of a prominent family with roots tracing back to the beginning of Phuket’s tin industry. The Hongyok family patriarch, Tan Jin…
