Kathoey: Thailand's Ladyboys
by
Dr Richard Totman
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
The kathoey, the Thai term for ladyboys, have long been part of the cultural landscape of Thailand. Though they're a leading tourist attraction, the glamorous and attractive men who are now women are also a modern expression of an archaic tradition.
Who are the ladyboys? Richard Totman introduces...