I just returned from Bangkok and Jomthien Beach (Pattaya) and I observed seeing more katoeys (trans) persons than ever before–which is Thai Transa good thing. I am not aware of any witch-hunt for these folks although I did not see the ‘back streets’ of BKK’s LGBT life. The folks I saw were mostly at shops in the upscale malls such as Central and were quite attractive. Not all trans people are out trolling for sex but prefer to live quiet lives among friends and family and have regular jobs…

http://asiancorrespondent.com/127650/more-support-for-gay-and-transgender-communities-needed-in-thailand/