This extraordinary book is an intimate portrait of Thailand's ladyboys: the men who have chosen to become women. Funny, passionate, angry and provocative, Ladyboys is a no-holds-barred look at the secret lives of Thailand's transsexual men.

The book offers intimate details of the lives that the kathoeys have never publicly revealed. They talk about the choices they've made, their relationships, families, frustrations and hopes. The stories include those of an exotic ladyboy cabaret performer, a ladyboy sex worker and even a ladyboy Muay Thai boxing champion. Ladyboys will leave you amused, saddened, and entertained.