Cabarets and Kathoys!

The Thai Kathoys with their small frames, natural beauty, silky hair, long, thin arms and legs, small feet, hands and shoulders look so feminine few would consider, “Is she a he or isn’t she!” They love to dress up and perform in the Cabaret shows that abound in Thailand. Unlike the West, most Thai female impersonators live as women.

Kathoys perform in various stages of femininity; some take female hormones to enlarge their breasts, some have breast implants, and some have a complete sex change and live as a female full time. Kathoys are well known and accepted (or well tolerated) in Thai society. You will see them on Thai TV, among the Hi- So circles and working in the malls as staff in the retail stores.

All five major gay destinations in Thailand offer exceptional Cabaret shows with many of these most glamorous Kathoys performing in daily shows for many to enjoy. The most famous and well known of these productions in all of Thailand (maybe even in the world) are the two spectacular shows in theatres dedicated to these productions are located in Pattaya and are known as Tiffany’s Cabaret and Alcazar shows. Both theatres are located in the heart of central Pattaya on Second Road.

Their large theatres with state-of the-art production, light-and-sound extravaganza, elaborate sets and large crews of stagehands and technical support accommodate large tour groups and thousands of individuals who enjoy lavish productions. They feature the transvestite performer’s lip syncing and dancing in exotic costumes in well-choreographed musical and comedic productions. The audiences are mostly straight who see these amazing productions. Tiffanys’ Cabaret show (www.tiffany-show.co.th) started in 1974 in Pattaya and has grown in international fame and stature as the biggest Original Transvestite Cabaret Show in Asia. The other spectacular show in Pattaya is known as Alcazar Show (www.alcazarpattaya.com) and both are very entertaining.

Smaller productions and variations of this type of show can be found in the gay areas and for the price of a drink (no cover charge as with the big productions) such as the shows at the Copa Showbar and at Boyz Boyz Boyz Go Go Club in Boyztown and the new, beautiful showplace the Venue in Pattaya’s Jomtien Complex (which also offers great accommodations).

Shortened from article in SPICE! Magazine to only Pattaya area venues.

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