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Bandit (TH: แบนดิท) (July 10, 1985 – December 26, 2023) was a contestant from the second season of Drag Race Thailand. Bandit passed away on December 26, 2023.[1]
Drag Name Origin
In Thai, Bandit (บัณฑิต) is derived from a Sanskrit word (Pundit), usually referring to scholars or graduate students in Thai context. As the spelling coincidentally has another meaning in English, Janthawan claimed that he was usually called by Immigration Bureau when he travelled with the passport under the name "Bandit". After noticing this pun, he turned his real name into a drag one. [2]
Track Records
| Season Competed | Thailand Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 4th/5th Place |
| Main Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 5) |
| Runway Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Mini-Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (Ep. 11) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 11 |
Biography
Death
On December 26, 2023, Drag Race Thailand Co-Host Pangina Heals revealed that Bandit passed away at age 38. In a statement to EW, Pangina stated, "He's been such a visionary, such a giver. He's always telling other people, 'You can do this' or, 'Do that to be better,' in terms of making sure other people have their fashion game on. He was such a funny person, such charisma, such magnetism, and without him, all of us don't know what to do." Later that day, World of Wonder released a statement, saying, "We’re heartbroken to learn that Bandit, who competed on the 2nd season of Drag Race Thailand, has passed away. Bandit was a light in her local community and internationally, and she will be so missed. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Rest in peace, Bandit ❤️"[1][3]
Memorable Quotes
Drag Race Thailand Season 2
- "It's Bandit, bitch!" (entrance quote)
- "Now you have friend, right?" (Responding to Mocha Diva)
- "I don't do that." (in response to Genie describing her own entrance look as ready for a nap)
- ♪ "This Runway girl, you can call me Bandit. It's Bandit, bitch. ถ้าอยากรู้จัก เขยิบมาอีกนิด เป็นตุ๊ดนอกกรอบ ชัยชนะเหรอ? ยังไม่มีสิทธิ์ แต่ก็จะกัดไม่ปล่อย เกิดมาทั้งที่ก็ต้องสุดฤทธิ์ ♪ (verse in the Top 5 Medley)
Trivia
- Bandit made most of the outfits worn by Pangina Heals on Drag Race Thailand.[citation needed]
- Bandit owned a clothing brand called BanditByBandit.[4]
- Bandit played with the pun of "pundit/bandit" in her "Reunion" look by combining academic dress with black and white striped pattern of a prisoner costume.
Gallery
Drag Race Thailand Season 2
Drag Race Thailand Season 2 Looks
Videos
Drag Race Thailand Season 2
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drag Race Thailand (Season 2) | Self | Contestant (Placed 4th/5th) |
External Links
References
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| Winner | Angele Anang |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Kana Warrior & Kandy Zyanide (Drag Pop Star) |
| Other Contestants | 4th & 5th: Bandit & Vanda Miss Joaquim • 6th: Srimala • 7th: Tormai • 8th: Genie • 9th: Miss Gimhuay (Disqualified) • 10th: Mocha Diva • 11th: Maya B'Haro (Miss Congeniality) • 12th: Katy Killer • 13th: Silver Sonic • 14th: M Stranger Fox |
| Hosts | Art Arya (Host) • Pangina Heals (Co-Host) |
| Judges | Art Arya • Pangina Heals |