: Figures like Parinya Charoenphol (Nong Toom), a famous Muay Thai boxing champion, have challenged traditional gender roles in high-contact sports.
: Books like Ladyboys: The Secret World of Thailand's Third Gender provide intimate portraits of their lives beyond the stage.
: The term "ladyboy" can be controversial. While used affectionately by some within the community, experts from ResearchGate note it can also carry negative connotations related to sex work or tourism.
