It is used as a handle for social media profiles and content platforms. On Instagram , the name is associated with reels and posts featuring transgender women and performers, often using hashtags like #ladyboythailand and #transgender.

While the term "ladyboy" is widely used in South East Asia, many in the community identify more broadly as transgender women .

The term "ladyboy" is a common English translation for the Thai term kathoey , referring to individuals assigned male at birth who identify as transfeminine or effeminate. Thailand is widely recognized as a hub for this community. Marketplace References