Bandit (drag queen)

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Bandit
บัณฑิต จันทะวัน
Born
Bandit Janthawan

(1985-07-10)10 July 1985
Died26 December 2023(2023-12-26) (aged 38)
Thailand
NationalityThai
Other namesTum[1]
TelevisionDrag Race Thailand (season 2)

Bandit Janthawan (Thai: บัณฑิต จันทะวัน, pronounced [bān.dìt tɕān tʰa.wān]; 10 July 1985 – 26 December 2023), known by the stage name of Bandit, was a Thai drag performer, costume designer, and personal stylist who competed on season 2 of Drag Race Thailand. Bandit created outfits worn by Pangina Heals on the show.[2]

Career

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Bandit Janthawan competed as Bandit on the second season of Drag Race Thailand, which aired in 2019.[3] She won the fifth episode's acting challenge, alongside Vanda Miss Joaquim, Angele Anang, Genie, Miss Gimhuay, and Mocha Diva.[4] Bandit and Vanda Miss Joaquim were eliminated on episode 11, placing 4th/5th overall.[5]

As a fashion designer, Bandit released the collection The Men from the Venus in 2011. In addition to designing and sewing, Bandit was able to spin, knit, and process fabric for garments.[6] Bandit was an adjunct lecturer of fashion design at multiple universities, and ran the fashion line Bandit by Bandit.[1]

Personal life and death

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Janthawan was born on 10 July 1985,[7] and died in Thailand in December 2023, at the age of 38.[8]

Following the announcement of Bandit's death, Drag Race Thailand judge Pangina Heals and contestants paid tribute on social media, including Angele Anang and Kana Warrior.[8] World of Wonder, the American production company behind Drag Race, also paid tribute to Bandit.[9]

Filmography

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Television

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List of television credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Drag Race Thailand (season 2) Herself/Contestant 4th/5th place [10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Re-Born This Way". Drag Race Thailand. Season 2. Episode 1. 11 January 2019. Kantana Group.
  2. ^ "8 Thai drag queens you should follow this Pride Month and beyond". Lifestyle Asia Bangkok. 18 June 2022. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. ^ Haley, Brendan. "Drag Race Thailand Season 2 Is Here—And We're Gagging!". pride.com. Here Media. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Hollywood Inspirations". Drag Race Thailand. Season 2. Episode 5. 8 February 2019. Kantana Group.
  5. ^ "White Elephants". Drag Race Thailand. Season 2. Episode 11. 22 March 2019. Kantana Group.
  6. ^ "The Men From The Venus -- Bandit 2011 Special Edition for Starry Night". YouTube. 7 February 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  7. ^ @dragracethailand; (10 July 2019). "Happy Birthday to "Bandit" ค๊าาาา 🎉🎉 เฮง ๆ รวย ๆ มีความสุขมาก ๆ นะคะ😘❤️" – via Instagram.
  8. ^ a b "'Drag Race Thailand' star Bandit dies at 38". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  9. ^ Robledo, Jordan (26 December 2023). "Drag Race Thailand star Bandit dies, aged 38". Gay Times. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  10. ^ Milligan, Kaitlin. "DRAG RACE THAILAND to Debut on WOW Presents Plus". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
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