: While many people mistakenly assume ladyboys only work in entertainment or the sex trade, they hold diverse roles across Thai society, including as business professionals, receptionists, and artists.

The association between ladyboys and the sex industry is a complex reality influenced by historical economic necessity and modern tourism.

: In Thailand, they are culturally known as kathoeys . "Ladyboy" is a term more frequently used by foreigners and within the tourism sector.

: Thai society and Buddhism generally show a high degree of acceptance and non-judgment toward transgender individuals compared to many other cultures. The Sex Industry and Tourism