Employment Prospects For Ladyboys?

[Hairy]

I've heard a lot about Thailand's friendliness towards gays and transsexuals, but for the latter, I don't think I've ever seen them employed anywhere other than in the sex districts, well that and hearing about them as pickpockets/thieves. I'm just wondering what their employment prospects really are in Thailand. Do they get treated like any other worker, or are they relegated to the sex industry and petty crime?

[MJP]

I've heard a lot about Thailand's friendliness towards gays and transsexuals, but for the latter, I don't think I've ever seen them employed anywhere other than in the sex districts, well that and hearing about them as pickpockets/thieves. I'm just wondering what their employment prospects really are in Thailand. Do they get treated like any other worker, or are they relegated to the sex industry and petty crime?

Nope. I remember a cafe where I used to have breakfast in Jomtien. It was called 'Number 1' or something like that. It took me a while before a clocked that it was mainly LB's serving in there. One of them was called Stuart.

[tb86]

There everywhere, just have to look a little harder

[junki3korean]

intresting post......Ive seen some working international known companies in Bkk....I guess its about how they present themselves...more then if there gay or trannys.

I stayed at the Millenium Hilton Bkk early this year and spotted one who worked in Breakfast as a waiter. My porter was gay aswell there....

[onnut]

any Central Department store on the make up counter you can find loads.

[mahtin]

Masseuse on Lamai beach.

[Geekfreaklover]

Hairdressers, interior decoraters, airline hostess.

The normal gay jobs.

[jdinasia]

Huh?

I think I have seen adyboys in every single occupation there is in Thailand (other than politics I think). Engineers, shop owners, hookers, sales reps ... you name it.

[mickba]

Where do ladyboys go to die?

Yes, I see them everywhere, but not many past the age of 40ish.

Do they have a short life expectancy or do they reach a certain point when they decide to revert back - difficult for some I imagine?

[Geekfreaklover]

Good question.

Do most ladyboys revert back to femalehood after they begin to age?

[PeaceBlondie]

As jdinasia said, you see them everywhere in Thailand, doing every kind of job. Waitress on the beach at Hua Hin; she was a former cabaret dancer. The owner of several shop houses that included a gay club. Almost everywhere. Maybe some day in Parliament. Beautiful Boxer is a television celebrity, right? And they get old just like ladies do (except, no menopause!).

[Farma]

I seen LB’s working in senior positions for government departments, make up artists for photo studios, mobile phone shops and restaurants to name a few places. We also had a regular contributor to this forum who was a Vet.

[junki3korean]

If i ever had my own business or was in a situation to emply someone , I would never think twice about them being a katoey or gay..

Have few katoey friends and there some of the nicest and funniest people i have ever met

[MJP]

If i ever had my own business or was in a situation to emply someone , I would never think twice about them being a katoey or gay..

Have few katoey friends and there some of the nicest and funniest people i have ever met

Yep, one of my site secretary's was a katoey. Brightened the site office up no end.

[tb86]

Where do ladyboys go to die?

Yes, I see them everywhere, but not many past the age of 40ish.

Do they have a short life expectancy or do they reach a certain point when they decide to revert back - difficult for some I imagine?

They meet falang get married and move to europe

Edited December 28, 2008 by tb86

[Geekfreaklover]

If i ever had my own business or was in a situation to emply someone , I would never think twice about them being a katoey or gay..

Have few katoey friends and there some of the nicest and funniest people i have ever met

I've hired a Katoey and it didn't work out. I have hired straight Thais, female and male and it has not worked out. Depends on the individual. A good worker is a good worker despite their sexual preferences.

Employing people has nothing to do with gender, sexual preference or race. It is about finding the right person for the job.

The great thing about Thailand is that there is no visible problem around hiring a transgender person... It is not a problem... Arai, ga dai.

In response to the origianl question. Yes. There are many Employment prospects for the third sex in Thailand. Probably more so than in any other country in the world.

Edited December 28, 2008 by Geekfreaklover

[freitag1]

I have been working with some in a company in Bangkok. They were accountants, graphic designer and secretaries. It's awesome how open minded Thai people are in this regard.

[Geekfreaklover]

Where do ladyboys go to die?

Yes, I see them everywhere, but not many past the age of 40ish.

Do they have a short life expectancy or do they reach a certain point when they decide to revert back - difficult for some I imagine?

They meet falang get married and move to europe

I recall, when applying for a visa for my ex-wife to travel to Europe, there were a number of Katoeys with farang boyfriends at the embassy.

The visas were not, from memory, being granted.

So the europe thing is not much of an option.

[G54]

Seen a few work at the Pimarn Hotel. Mainly on stage as singers.

Know some working as singers / dancers for a local lady who does Karaoke for parties etc.

Have one cuts my hair at the barbers.

There must be a lot mor about.

[imaneggspurt]

Jenny star bar,walking st, there are always plenty of openings there for them !

[Indo-Siam]

A couple of years back, I had a hernia repair operation at Sukhumvit Hospital near Ekkmai BTS Station. 'Had never had an operation before, and had no idea how things work in a surgical theater. After they wheeled me on a gurney to a holding area outside the operating room, the surgeon came out fully gowned up - only eyeballs and cheekbones showing, and briefly introduced himself to me, and gave me a quick overview of his surgical plan. Then the anesthetist came out - also gowned up. Very tall, with very glamorous eyes - I presume tattooed. From "her" voice, it was clear that she was a katoey. 'Very good English - asked me about allergies, verified that I had eaten nothing for past 12 hours. Maybe 60 seconds total. Then I was left alone to wait for a couple of minutes.

Then - someone wheeled me into the operating room. VERY bright lights overhead, and REALLY chilled - 'must have been about 18 or 19 degrees in there. Things happened fast - they first installed a slaine drip catheter into the top of one hand. Then - I could see the anesthetist using a syringe to draw liquid out of a small bottle that she held up - and I then saw her reach up to the saline drip, and open up a little cap on some sort of valve - and insert the syringe. Then - she leaned down next to my ear, and cooed "Sweet dreams, tilac" as she pushed the plunger on the syringe.

In about five seconds the room started spinning, and splashes of colored lights danced, and I could hear my brain repeating to itself "sweet dreams tilac" - and the next thing I knew I was waking up in a post-surgery recovery ward - which was also a weird experience - because I was on one of maybe six gurneys that were crammed side by side, each with a display screen dangling overhead - and there was no one else around. After maybe ten minutes, a nurse finally came in and checked - and discovered me back among the conscious population.

At any rate, katoeys are employed as anesthetists - and as far as I could tell, did a great job.

It was truly surreal to head off into narco-dreamland with a throaty "sweet dreams tilac" buzzing in my ears, as the world turned into swirling liquid. I vaguely remember saying to myself - "Yep, I know this is happening in Thailand - ....... only in Thailand."

[junki3korean]

A couple of years back, I had a hernia repair operation at Sukhumvit Hospital near Ekkmai BTS Station. 'Had never had an operation before, and had no idea how things work in a surgical theater. After they wheeled me on a gurney to a holding area outside the operating room, the surgeon came out fully gowned up - only eyeballs and cheekbones showing, and briefly introduced himself to me, and gave me a quick overview of his surgical plan. Then the anesthetist came out - also gowned up. Very tall, with very glamorous eyes - I presume tattooed. From "her" voice, it was clear that she was a katoey. 'Very good English - asked me about allergies, verified that I had eaten nothing for past 12 hours. Maybe 60 seconds total. Then I was left alone to wait for a couple of minutes.

Then - someone wheeled me into the operating room. VERY bright lights overhead, and REALLY chilled - 'must have been about 18 or 19 degrees in there. Things happened fast - they first installed a slaine drip catheter into the top of one hand. Then - I could see the anesthetist using a syringe to draw liquid out of a small bottle that she held up - and I then saw her reach up to the saline drip, and open up a little cap on some sort of valve - and insert the syringe. Then - she leaned down next to my ear, and cooed "Sweet dreams, tilac" as she pushed the plunger on the syringe.

In about five seconds the room started spinning, and splashes of colored lights danced, and I could hear my brain repeating to itself "sweet dreams tilac" - and the next thing I knew I was waking up in a post-surgery recovery ward - which was also a weird experience - because I was on one of maybe six gurneys that were crammed side by side, each with a display screen dangling overhead - and there was no one else around. After maybe ten minutes, a nurse finally came in and checked - and discovered me back among the conscious population.

At any rate, katoeys are employed as anesthetists - and as far as I could tell, did a great job.

It was truly surreal to head off into narco-dreamland with a throaty "sweet dreams tilac" buzzing in my ears, as the world turned into swirling liquid. I vaguely remember saying to myself - "Yep, I know this is happening in Thailand - ....... only in Thailand."

Great story mate very well written and described too....

Edited December 28, 2008 by junki3korean

[JetsetBkk]

any Central Department store on the make up counter you can find loads.

Agreed.

[ajahnlau]

Good question.

Do most ladyboys revert back to femalehood after they begin to age?

Revert back to female? <deleted> planet are u from?

[simon43]

At Ranong Immigration, the officer who handles overstay fees is a ladyboy. Couldn't get her to smile as I handed over my 500 baht...

Simon

[bkkrox]

Boots chemists have loads of ladyboys working in their stores in Phuket and Bangkok.

[mistresserika]

In about five seconds the room started spinning, and splashes of colored lights danced, and I could hear my brain repeating to itself "sweet dreams tilac" - and the next thing I knew I was waking up in a post-surgery recovery ward - which was also a weird experience - because I was on one of maybe six gurneys that were crammed side by side, each with a display screen dangling overhead - and there was no one else around. After maybe ten minutes, a nurse finally came in and checked - and discovered me back among the conscious population.

At any rate, katoeys are employed as anesthetists - and as far as I could tell, did a great job.

Thank your lucky stars they didn't get your opp mixed up with the next one, neighboring areas no!!!

[ThaiEye]

Working as an international air-hostess... Only one in the world

http://www.thai-blogs.com/index.php/2007/0..._hostess?blog=8

[Indo-Siam]

One thing that I left out of my story: the "Anesthetist Professional Service" fee was 5,000 baht. Meaning: If she supported three surgeries per day, five days per week, then she was pulling down 300,000 baht per month. Not a bad gig, if you can get it.

[imaneggspurt]

A couple of years back, I had a hernia repair operation at Sukhumvit Hospital near Ekkmai BTS Station. 'Had never had an operation before, and had no idea how things work in a surgical theater. After they wheeled me on a gurney to a holding area outside the operating room, the surgeon came out fully gowned up - only eyeballs and cheekbones showing, and briefly introduced himself to me, and gave me a quick overview of his surgical plan. Then the anesthetist came out - also gowned up. Very tall, with very glamorous eyes - I presume tattooed. From "her" voice, it was clear that she was a katoey. 'Very good English - asked me about allergies, verified that I had eaten nothing for past 12 hours. Maybe 60 seconds total. Then I was left alone to wait for a couple of minutes.

Then - someone wheeled me into the operating room. VERY bright lights overhead, and REALLY chilled - 'must have been about 18 or 19 degrees in there. Things happened fast - they first installed a slaine drip catheter into the top of one hand. Then - I could see the anesthetist using a syringe to draw liquid out of a small bottle that she held up - and I then saw her reach up to the saline drip, and open up a little cap on some sort of valve - and insert the syringe. Then - she leaned down next to my ear, and cooed "Sweet dreams, tilac" as she pushed the plunger on the syringe.

In about five seconds the room started spinning, and splashes of colored lights danced, and I could hear my brain repeating to itself "sweet dreams tilac" - and the next thing I knew I was waking up in a post-surgery recovery ward - which was also a weird experience - because I was on one of maybe six gurneys that were crammed side by side, each with a display screen dangling overhead - and there was no one else around. After maybe ten minutes, a nurse finally came in and checked - and discovered me back among the conscious population.

At any rate, katoeys are employed as anesthetists - and as far as I could tell, did a great job.

It was truly surreal to head off into narco-dreamland with a throaty "sweet dreams tilac" buzzing in my ears, as the world turned into swirling liquid. I vaguely remember saying to myself - "Yep, I know this is happening in Thailand - ....... only in Thailand."

Fantastic, better than some bloke saying " oh well, lets hope for the best then "