Thai Kathoey, Ladyboy, Drag Queen in Thailand

Kathoeys (Gathoey) are Thailands third gender.
A female soul kept in a male body.
Many of them are dreaming of a sex change, whitch is very expensive,
while they scrape a living as “showgirls” in a cabaret show.

Picture: Thai Kathoey performing at “Bar Beer Centre” in Chiang Mai/Norththailand


Thailands most famous places to see a cabaret show with Kathoeys (Ladyboys)
are the Tiffany and the Alcazar in Pattaya.
At Tiffany Pattaya there is a beauty contest for Kathoeys held every year,
the “Miss Universum Tiffany Contest”, which is live televised by Thai TV channels.

Slideshow: Most beautyful Ladyboys (Kathoeys) from Miss Universum Tiffany Contest Pattaya 2007

Video: Opening Song from Alcazar Cabaret Show Pattaya – Sawasdee