Gawdland is the stage name of Tharathep Thaweephon (born 15 January 2002),[1] a Thai drag performer. They are most known for competing on the third season of Drag Race Thailand and winning the third series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.[2][3]
Gawdland | |
|---|---|
| ก็อตแลนด์ | |
| Born | Tharathep Thaweephon (ธราเทพ ทวีผล) 15 January 2002 Lamphun, Thailand |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | |
Early life and career
editTharathep Thaweephon was born and raised in Lamphun and later moved to study in Chiang Mai. They began performing in drag after moving to Bangkok to attend university.[4] They gradually taught themselves to speak English by consuming Western media such as RuPaul's Drag Race.[5] Thaweephon earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Chulalongkorn University.[6]
Their stage name is derived from their first name Tharathep's English translation, "who is God of the land".[7] In 2023, Gawdland appeared in Troye Sivan's music video "Got Me Started".[1] In 2024, Gawdland was announced as part of the cast of Drag Race Thailand season 3, in which they won the "Rusical" and makeover challenges, ultimately placing 3rd/4th.[8][9] In 2026, they were announced as part of the cast of the third series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.[2] Gawdland went on to win the series, being only the second international queen ever to be crowned by RuPaul herself. Her winning the series granted her a prize of £50,000 British pound sterlings, which converts to over ฿2.1 million Thai Baht, her nation’s currency.
Personal life
editGawdland uses they/them pronouns in drag and he/him pronouns out of drag.[9]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drag Race Thailand (season 3) | Contestant | 3rd place |
| 2026 | RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 3) | Winner |
Music Videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gawdland - Firecracker (Official Video)[10] | Self | Jattawa |
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Firecracker |
| 2026 | Firecracker (RuRuVision Song Contest) |
References
edit- 1 2 "TROYE SIVAN SHARES NEW SINGLE, "GOT ME STARTED"". universalmusic.ca. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- 1 2 Shatto, Rachel. "Meet the Queens of 'Drag Race Thailand' season three". www.pride.com. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ↑ "Meet the RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World series 3 Queens". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ↑ "Gawdland แดร็กไทยคนแรกคว้ามงระดับโลกในรายการ RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World". YouTube (in Thai). GMM25 Thailand. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ "45 Facts About Gawdland That Might Shock You !". YouTube. February 2, 2026. Event occurs at 2:07. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "45 Facts About Gawdland That Might Shock You !". YouTube. February 2, 2026. Event occurs at 1:14. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ Ngamkala, Asa. "The Labour of Glamour: บนเส้นทางแดรกควีน และแรงงานศิลปินของ 'Gawdland'". exoticquixotic.com (in Thai). Exotic Quixotic. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ↑ Shatto, Rachel. "Meet the Queens of Drag Race Thailand season three". pride.com. Here Media. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- 1 2 "Meet the RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World series 3 Queens". bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ↑ Gawdland (2026-01-30). Gawdland - Firecracker (Official Video). Retrieved 2026-05-08 – via YouTube.