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Ladyboys are a common sight in Thailand; that ‘third sex’ (transvestite, or katoey) found in all areas of the country. Often referred to as shemales in other parts of the world, Thai ladyboys in Thailand are not persecuted here and, in fact, are a major part of the nightlife scene.
There are two types of Thai ladyboy: the pre-op ones (complete with penis, a transvestite) and post-op ones (sans penis, transsexuals). Most Thai ladyboys are pre-op because a, they can make more money that way, and b, sex realignment surgery is very expensive to them.
You will encounter most Thai ladyboys in the standard beer bars in areas such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Samui and Chiang Mai. They work alongside the bar girls and try to behave just like them. In addition, there are also many ladyboy bars in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket where it’s wall-to-wall blokes.
Thai males are generally quite effeminate anyway and some of these ladyboys really go out of their way to look good. Also, many Thai ladyboys have had boob jobs, take oestrogen, and doll themselves up just as girls do. You’ll sometimes have to do a double-take or study them for a minute to see that they are, in fact, guys.
It’s actually not hard to see the ruse: just watch the walk, the overt swagger of those narrow hips and the deep, lispy voice. Some try too hard to be feminine and it shows a mile off. Whatever, some visitors come to Thailand specifically to meet up with ladyboys for a bit of kinky sex and, to be fair, some look better even than the girls.
Can you bring ladyboys to your hotel?
Some Thai hotels don't mind tourists bringing ladyboys back to their room as long as they are discreet, while others charge extra or forbid it altogether. To save the embarrassment we've enquired with most of them and listed those that are suited to bachelors; see the list, rates and booking here (opens in a new window).
Thai ladyboys speak about as much English as the bar girls, which tends to be broken, or ‘pigeon’, English picked up in the bar or off the street. The conversation with them is as lame as the bar girls, but it’s all good, harmless fun when out on the beer.
Where to meet Thai ladyboys?
Bangkok and Pattaya have the best selection of Thai ladyboys, and if you’re on a budget, head for Pattaya as Bangkok ladyboys are as steep as the girls. Nana Plaza is your best bet for Thai ladyboys in Bangkok, while Pattaya’s Soi 6 or down in Pattayaland is good for them in Pattaya. Look to Soi Crocodile (Soi Katoey) or Soi Seadragon in Phuket on busy Bangla Road.
There are also many freelance ladyboys prostituting themselves along Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, Beach Road in Pattaya, and other areas of all resorts. While cheaper and some of these may look attractive, avoid them like the plague.
They have a bad reputation on the street, with many foreigners ending up getting drugged and robbed (or worse) when taking these ladyboys. Some of them are not even into the scene but dress up purely to cheat customers before robbing them. Stick with the beer bars, ladyboy-only go go bars, and escort agencies.
What to pay and what to do?
Prices for Thai ladyboy services will be similar to the bar girls in beer bars for a given destination. That is, Bangkok 1,000-1,500 for short-time and perhaps 2,000 baht and up for all night, and as much as half that in Pattaya. Phuket is more inline with Bangkok prices for sex with ladyboys and bar girls, while Chiang Mai is closer to Pattaya. Samui is somewhere in between. When it comes to picking up Thai ladyboys from go go bars, the price is always more than the beer bars.
There is also the bar fine to pay, which is around 300-500 baht. You pay this to the bar before you take the ladyboy out, but be sure to establish the sex fee before doing so. Also be sure that the guy shows your hotel reception his ID card so they can log the details for your protection.
Meeting horny Thai ladyboys for free
Many 'bachelors' visiting Thailand take the easy way out by visiting gay go go bars and using escort agencies, but there are also regular guys not on the game that are keen on meeting foreigners for a fling. Horny and lonely Thai ladyboys go looking for sex online with visiting or resident Westerners. One of the best places to meet them is Adult Friend Finder, where there are thousands of Thai members.
As for what to do; Thai ladyboys Thailand are typically open to anything and everything, although some won’t go both ways, but this is the exception. It is worth quizzing them at the bar just how far they’ll go to make sure if you’re into really kinky stuff. As with bar girls, don’t feel bashful about asking this stuff; they hear it day in, day out and, after all, it’s their job! Note. Age of consent for male-male sex in Thailand is 18 years.