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In Thailand and parts of Cambodia and Laos, kathoey serves as a broad umbrella term. Unlike Western binary definitions of "transgender," kathoey can encompass trans women, effeminate men, or individuals who occupy a "third gender" space. While "ladyboy" is the term most familiar to international audiences, it is rarely used by locals within their own communities, who often prefer more nuanced descriptors that reflect their specific gender presentation.

While common in certain online circles, the term "ladyboy" (a translation of the Thai kathoey ) can be viewed as controversial or offensive depending on the context and the individual's personal identity [5, 6]. extremeladyboy