Ladyboy Prejudice

I photographed a Thai ladyboy friend named Jiji for the 4th time today (once in 2007, once in 2008 and 2 times this year).

Ladyboys in Thailand face ridicule and prejudice. I believe that the Thai people are much more tolerant than Western countries like Canada or the USA are when it comes to acceptance of gay people. Even thou they are more accepting of this alternative lifestyle here in Thailand ladyboys still feel prejudice.

Jiji told me that many times when she walks on the street, Thai men will make jokes at her expense, she said that farang (western) men will often treat her better than Thais do.