Ask almost any visitor to Bangkok or Pattaya about ladyboys and dating, and you will hear the same assumption: the Thai trans women who date foreign men are only in it for the money. That story is lazy, and it hides a more interesting picture. Some kathoey do prefer foreign partners, and the reasons range from financial realities to family expectations to plain personal taste. This guide explains where the preference comes from, what it really means for both people, and how t