Treechada Petcharat

Treechada Petcharat, known to fans as Poyd or Nong Poy, is a Thai actress, model, entrepreneur, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Born October 5, 1986, in Phang Nga, she has built a career that spans Thai, Hong Kong, and Chinese cinema, appearing in over 20 films. She is also the founder of the luxury bag brand Furefoo Pacific.

Poyd first captured the public imagination by winning Miss Tiffany's Universe 2004 and Miss International Queen 2004 in the same year, becoming a beauty icon in Thailand. She later transitioned to acting, with her breakout role in the 2013 action film The White Storm and a memorable part in Stephen Chow's blockbuster The Mermaid (2016). Her work has made her one of the few transgender actresses to achieve mainstream success in Asian cinema.

Beyond entertainment, Poyd is a vocal advocate for transgender rights. In 2023, she married businessman Oak Phakwa Hongyok in a lavish Peranakan ceremony in Phuket, a union widely covered in international media. As of 2026, she continues acting, running her business, and championing LGBTQ+ visibility across Asia. [edit]

Treechada Petcharat grew up in Phang Nga, a coastal province in southern Thailand. From an early age, she identified as female, a journey she has spoken about openly. At 17, she underwent gender-affirming surgery, a decision she later described as pivotal to her life and career. Her family supported her transition, a foundation that helped her pursue her dreams.

Her path to fame began with beauty pageants. In 2004, at just 17, she entered and won Miss Tiffany's Universe, a prestigious competition for transgender women in Thailand. That same year, she made history by also taking the Miss International Queen 2004 crown, held in Pattaya. These dual victories in the same year were unprecedented and thrust her into the national spotlight. Thai media quickly dubbed her "Thailand's most beautiful transgender woman," a title that has followed her throughout her career.

Before her pageant wins, Poyd had no public profile. Her early life was largely private, spent in Phang Nga with her family. The pageants were her first taste of the spotlight, and they set the stage for her transition into acting and modeling. [edit]

Poyd's acting career took off in 2006 with her film debut in the Hong Kong production Color Blossom. But it was her role in the 2013 action film The White Storm, directed by Benny Chan, that brought her international recognition. She followed this with appearances in From Vegas to Macau II (2015) alongside Chow Yun-fat and Stephen Chow's massive hit The Mermaid (2016), which broke box office records in China.

In 2019, she starred in The Cave, a survival drama based on the Tham Luang cave rescue. More recently, she expanded into streaming, appearing in the Netflix series Tomorrow and I in 2024. That same year, she also served as a judge on the Vietnamese reality show "The New Mentor," broadening her presence in Southeast Asian entertainment.

Beyond acting, Poyd founded Furefoo Pacific, a brand of limited-edition tote bags that has collaborated with BMW, with the bags offered with every BMW booking. This business venture reflects her entrepreneurial spirit, which has been noted by outlets like Tatler Asia. [edit]

Poyd is consistently described by Thai and international media as "Thailand's most beautiful transgender woman," a title that has shaped her public image. She is known for her glamorous red-carpet style and poised, graceful demeanor, often photographed at major Asian film events like the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Her social media presence, particularly on Instagram where she has 3 million followers, blends professional modeling content, film promotions, and glimpses into her personal life. She uses her platform to advocate for transgender rights, including backing the "Miss" title for transgender women and urging proper screening in pageants.

Fans across Thailand, Hong Kong, and Asia admire her not just for her beauty and talent, but for her trailblazing role in breaking barriers for transgender representation in mainstream cinema. [edit]

Treechada Petcharat commands a global presence that registers across entertainment, fashion, and advocacy spheres, with her influence tracked through comprehensive media and cultural monitoring. Her standing is quantified by the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, which place her as the 8th most famous person in Drag, a position she has held steady since the previous cycle. This ranking reflects her sustained prominence within a niche that has seen significant expansion in public visibility over recent years. While specific fan communities often coalesce around shared identity markers rather than formalized names, her audience operates as a cohesive network of supporters who engage deeply with her work in film and business. The community, frequently addressing her as Nong Poy, maintains a robust digital footprint centered on her Instagram account, where millions follow her professional updates and personal milestones. These fans participate in broader conversations regarding LGBTQ+ rights and beauty standards, often amplifying her advocacy for transgender women in pageants and her entrepreneurial ventures. The collective energy of this group extends beyond passive consumption, manifesting in organized support for her charitable initiatives and commercial collaborations. Their engagement underscores her role not merely as an entertainer but as a pivotal figure whose life events, such as her high-profile wedding, generate widespread discussion and cultural resonance. The absence of a single codified fandom name does not diminish the intensity of their connection, which is characterized by a blend of admiration for her artistic achievements and solidarity with her personal journey.[edit]

Treechada Petcharat achieved a rare dual victory in 2004 by winning both Miss Tiffany's Universe and Miss International Queen in the same year, establishing herself as a pioneer in the industry. Born Saknarin Marnyaporn, she underwent gender-affirming surgery at age 17, making her one of the youngest publicly documented transgender women in Thailand to do so. Following her marriage in 2023, she adopted the surname Hongyok, becoming Treechada Hongyok, and celebrated the union with a traditional Peranakan ceremony that highlighted her Chinese heritage. Her career spans multiple nations, including Thailand, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam, where she has appeared in over 20 films. A defining legend of her career is her moniker as "Thailand's most beautiful transgender woman," a title widely cited by international media as a cultural fixture. Another enduring story concerns her extravagant wedding in early 2023, where reports confirmed her attire alone cost approximately $580,000 USD, featuring custom Peranakan outfits that evoked the aesthetic of the film The Little Nyonya. This event became a viral topic symbolizing acceptance within Thai culture. Fans also revere her advocacy work, particularly her vocal stance on the inclusion of the "Miss" title for transgender women in pageants, viewing her as a beacon of hope for gender identity and self-acceptance.[edit]

Poyd grew up in Phang Nga with her family, who supported her transition at a young age. She has spoken about the importance of that support in her life. She has not publicly shared details about her parents or siblings, keeping her family life relatively private.

In 2023, she married Oak Phakwa Hongyok, a businessman from an elite Phuket family. The couple lives in Thailand. No children have been reported as of 2026. [edit]

Poyd has worked with some of the biggest names in Asian cinema. She starred alongside Chow Yun-fat in From Vegas to Macau II (2015) and appeared in Stephen Chow's The Mermaid (2016). She was directed by Benny Chan in The White Storm (2013) and by Tom Waller in The Cave (2019). Her husband, Oak Phakwa Hongyok, is a businessman from an elite Phuket family. [edit]

Poyd kept her romantic life largely private before 2023, with no confirmed public relationships documented. In February 2023, she announced her engagement to Oak Phakwa Hongyok, a businessman from an elite Phuket family. The couple's bachelorette party photos were shared on February 22, 2023.

They married on March 1, 2023, in a traditional Peranakan ceremony in Phuket. The wedding was lavish, with costs estimated at US$570,000. Poyd adopted the surname Hongyok after marriage. She has spoken publicly about gender equality in her married life, emphasizing that her husband's family accepted her fully.

As of 2026, Poyd remains married to Oak Phakwa Hongyok, and no reports of separation or divorce have surfaced. No children have been reported. [edit]

Publicly available sources do not provide a specific net worth figure for Treechada Petcharat. Her income streams include acting salaries from over 20 films, modeling contracts, pageant appearances, and judging fees for reality shows. She is also the founder of Furefoo Pacific, a luxury tote bag brand that has collaborated with BMW, a venture that adds to her earnings.

Her 2023 wedding reportedly cost around US$570,000, with the couple's attire valued at US$580,000, indicating a comfortable financial standing. Her husband's family is wealthy, but her own business and career contribute significantly. As of 2026, her net worth is not publicly quantified, but her lifestyle and ventures suggest a substantial income. [edit]

Treechada Petcharat's competitive wins are primarily from beauty pageants. She won Miss Tiffany's Universe 2004 and Miss International Queen 2004 in the same year, a rare double. These titles launched her career and established her as a beauty icon. [edit]