Thai 'ladyboy' beauty contest cancelled amid protests

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/programguide/stories/200812/s2439458.htm
12/5/2008

Even before last week's protests shut Thailand's main international airport, the ongoing political crisis had led to a dramatic fall in tourist numbers. It's forced the cancellation of several high-profile - including an annual beauty contest for transgendered people, who had been hoping to compete for the title of Miss International Queen.