
Understanding Kathoeys: Thailand’s Third Gender and Cultural Pillar
Beyond the Stage: A Respectful Guide to History, Identity, and Etiquette kathoeys
If you’ve traveled to Thailand, you’ve likely seen them working as cashiers at 7-Eleven, leading tour groups, or performing on cabaret stages. You may know the Westernized term “ladyboy,” but the correct and respectful Thai term is (pronounced ka-toy ). leading tour groups