Transsexuals not crazy, say rights groups
Defence Ministry will amend terminology
* Published: 23/11/2010 at 12:00 AM
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/207660/transsexuals-not-crazy-say-rights-groupsTranssexuals and rights activists are closer to having what they consider an offensive labelling of katoey removed from an official draft exemption document.
The Defence Ministry has bowed to pressure by amending the ministry's conscription regulations to provide reasons for exempting transsexuals from draft duties.
Under the existing regulation which has outraged transsexuals and rights activists, transsexuals who are exempted from military service are listed as having psychological problems in their sor dor 43 military certificate.
