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The equivalent term is bakla , though transpinay is also used specifically for transgender women.

The local term is kathoey (or katoey ). It traditionally referred to intersex individuals but now encompasses a broad spectrum, including trans women and effeminate men. Many Thai trans women prefer the terms phuying ("woman") or sao praphet song ("second-type woman"). asain ladyboys

Many are concentrated in the "kathoey career" path—entertainment (cabarets), beauty, and fashion. Discrimination in corporate and professional sectors remains high, often pushing individuals toward informal sectors or sex work for survival. The equivalent term is bakla , though transpinay