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Jalal HB
[ via Reuters ] 16 Dec
Thai transsexual ladyboys are taking to the air aboard PC Air as flight attendants for a new airline, a move that some said could be a key step towards still broader acceptance in a nation where they are already unusually visible.
Known as "katoeys" or "ladyboys," transgenders and transsexuals hold mainstream jobs in a variety of fields in Thailand. They are especially common in cosmetics shops or health stores, which almost always have a ladyboy shop assistant.
One of the ladyboys attendant says:
"This is the beginning of the acceptance of transsexuals in Thailand, giving the opportunity for us to work in various fields."
