Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2016: Where transvestites charm all

Beauty contestant Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin (C) is kissed by runner-ups after she was crowned the Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, Thailand, May 14, 2016. (REUTERS)

Updated on: May 18, 2016 7:57 PM IST

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Beauty contestant Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin (C) is kissed by runner-ups after she was crowned the Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, Thailand, May 14, 2016. (REUTERS)

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Miss Tiffany’s Universe is a beauty contest with transgender contestants held in Pattaya, Thailand every May. (REUTERS)

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It has been taking place every year since 2004. (REUTERS)

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About 100 candidates from across Thailand apply to take part in the pageant each year. (REUTERS)

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Effeminate gay male or transgender women are called Ladyboy in Thailand. (REUTERS)

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A prerequisite for the contest is that all contestants need to have Thai nationality and be between the age of 18 and 25. (REUTERS)

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Winners are chosen in categories such as Miss Photogenic, Miss Sexy Star, Miss Congeniality and Miss Popular Vote as well in the contest. (REUTERS)

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A beauty contestant prepares backstage before the final of the contest. (REUTERS)

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Another beauty contestant prepares backstage. (REUTERS)

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Thailand uses this pageant to promote Pattaya as a resort city and to improve Pattaya’s image abroad. (REUTERS)