: Despite high levels of social tolerance, transgender people in Thailand still cannot legally change their gender on official identification documents.

: The topic has recently gained international attention through major media like The White Lotus , which explored both the cultural fascination and the harmful fetishes often associated with the community.

: Many individuals who might be labeled as "ladyboys" by outsiders actually prefer to be called phuying (woman) or phuying praphet song (second-type woman).

: While famous for cabaret performances and the tourism industry, kathoey work across all sectors of society, including as teachers, doctors, and government employees. Contemporary Issues and Representation