: Some serve as spiritual mediums in rural northern and southern Thailand, a role historically associated with those having "soft souls".

In Thailand, kathoey are often viewed as a or a "second type of woman" ( sao praphet song ). They live as highly visible members of society, working in varied professional fields:

: You can find them working as shop assistants, waitresses, hairdressers, models, and flight attendants.

: Thailand is known for its tolerance; for instance, some universities offer specific dormitories for kathoey students, and public spaces may even provide third-gender bathrooms . Presence in Entertainment