What this site is
Plain-English guides for travelers who want to understand kathoey (ladyboy) culture in Thailand and treat people with respect: the bars, the cabaret shows, dating and the law.
Every guide is dated, and when we couldn’t confirm a venue we say so. Most readers start with the 11 questions people ask before their first trip.
A guide, not a dating service
We publish guides, interviews and videos. We don’t arrange dates, meetings or introductions, and we don’t vouch for anyone you meet on another site.
For apps and scams, read our dating apps comparison. For health, clinics and the law, see katoey.com.
Frequently asked questions
Recently updated
Our main guides, newest first. A guide only moves up this list when we add it or change what it says.
Ladyboy Cabaret Shows in Thailand (2026): Tiffany's, Alcazar, Calypso and Simon Compared · added 3 Oct 2026
Dating a Ladyboy in Thailand (2026): Honest Advice, Apps Compared and Scams to Avoid · updated 3 Oct 2026
Ladyboys in the Philippines: Transpinay Culture, Law and Where to Go · updated 3 Oct 2026
Ladyboy Bars in Pattaya (2026): Where They Are and What to Expect · added 30 Sep 2026
Ladyboy Guide Thailand: What Travelers Should Know Before Visiting Pattaya and Bangkok · added 16 Aug 2026
The t-shirt
Our first t-shirt is out: I'M NOT LADY. I'M LADYBOY.