Transsexualism has long been a hotly debated topic here in the United States but somehow it is just a way of life in other places, and there is no other place that has more transgenders than the country of Thailand. Transgenders, also known ladyboys, are well accepted as the "third sex" in Thai society and Thailand has one of the highest rates of transsexualism per head in the world. Ladyboys in Thailand have been found to be employed in government departments, airline offices, commercial offices and retail outlets. An interesting rumor is that there are more ladyboys in the Thai capital than there are bus stops. Another one says that the best looking girls in Thailand are apparently the ladyboys. If a person visits Thailand without knowing some of the facts about transgender, it is very possible that they would not recognize a ladyboy while being in contact with them everyday.
It is also not a surprise that Thailand has its very own best known beauty pageant just for transgenders. Known as the Miss Tiffany's Universe beauty pageant that is held annually at Pattaya, Thailand. Despite being accepted in society, transgender have not had it easy in the country as it sometimes hinder them from having a mainstream occupation. The beauty pageant however has been a major force in promoting the cause and rights of transgenders not only in Thailand but also worldwide. I firmly believe that we are all born differently and making someone who is very different to conform to society's demands are absolutely ridiculous. One should be able to live the way he or she chooses and it is not their fault if they were born different. Who are we to judge otherwise?
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