Tomboys’ Pathways to Prison in Thailand: Insubordination, Support, Sacrifice, and Suffering

WICC2025 Presentation by Michelle Ryan M.A and Dr Yodsawadi Thipphayamongkoludom PhD (WICC2025-PID058)

Authors

Michelle Ryan

Sessional Staff Member, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University, Australia

Michelle Ryan holds an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Griffith University (Brisbane, Australia) where she earned her MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her master’s dissertation examined Tomboys’ (a non-binarisable gender sexual minority group) pathways to prison in Thailand. Michelle has experience as a sessional academic, teaching various criminology courses at Wollongong University, the University of New South Wales and Griffith University. A passionate advocate for gender equity within criminal justice systems, Michelle is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by women, gender and sexual minorities. Her work aligns with global initiatives like the United Nations’ Bangkok Rules, which promote gender-responsive practices and uphold women’s rights within criminal justice frameworks. Driven by a commitment to social equity she works tirelessly to improve the lives of marginalised women and foster a more inclusive society, both in Asia and internationally.

Yodsawadi Thipphayamongkoludom

Project Manager, Office for the Bangkok Rules and Treatment of Offenders

Yodsawadi Thipphayamongkoludom is a Project Manager, the Office for the Bangkok Rules and Treatment of Offenders, TIJ.

This resource is restricted to a higher membership level - please log in or upgrade your membership level to continue