00:00Did you know that the concept of lesbianism has been around in Thai society for a long time?
00:05In fact, there's an old Thai term called Lenpuan which roughly translates to playing with friends
00:10and is often considered the equivalent of lesbianism or female-female relationships.
00:16This idea wasn't something new, it's been around for generations, especially in the royal courts
00:21where the relationships between women were often hidden behind closed doors.
00:25Indeed, there's a fascinating story from the old days that involves two royal women,
00:32Mompet and Khunmong.
00:33They became famous for their close friendship.
00:36In the royal court, their bond became the top of the palace.
00:39Some even wrote a long poem about them, which was shared and raved for entertainment among the women.
00:44Despite the royal gossip, there was no real outrage.
00:48In fact, these two women were a beloved figure in the royal court.
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