Thailand: Drag queen pushes for LGBT rights amid anti-establishment protests

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    Aunchalee Pokinwuttipob is no ordinary Thai protester. The 26-year-old drag queen stands out in the sea of black-clad demonstrators who have been staging weeks of protests against Thailand’s military and royalist establishment. Also known by her stage name Angele Anang, she is advocating for same-sex marriage and LGBT rights while joining the ongoing protests for greater democracy in the country. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com

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