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Bandit

1985 – 2023

Thai drag queen

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About Bandit

Lived 1985 – 2023 (aged 38). Bandit was a Thai drag queen, costume designer and personal stylist.

Bandit Janthawan (, ; 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.

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

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. Bandit was an adjunct lecturer of fashion design at multiple universities, and ran the fashion line Bandit by Bandit. and died in Thailand in December 2023, at the age of 38.

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.

Filmography Television + List of television credits Year Title Role Notes 2019 Drag Race Thailand (season 2) Herself/Contestant 4th/5th place

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Bandit Janthawan, Bandit (drag queen)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bandit?

Thai drag queen

When was Bandit born?

Bandit was born on 10 July 1985.

When did Bandit die?

Bandit died on 26 December 2023 in Thailand.

What was Bandit's occupation?

Bandit was a drag queen, costume designer and personal stylist.

What nationality was Bandit?

Bandit was Thai.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bandit

· Wikidata: Q124021547

· DBpedia: Bandit (drag queen)

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