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Disclaimer: This paper uses terms commonly found in the cultural context of Southeast Asian transgender studies (such as "kathoey" and "ladyboy") to accurately describe the lifestyle and entertainment industry as it is locally recognized.
Despite high visibility, many work in the informal economy, facing instability and potential exploitation [2].