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If ladyboy’s are your thing and you’re looking for a comprehensive list of the best ladyboy bars, gogo’s, and clubs in and around Pattaya, you’ve come to the right place.  There are several ladyboy only bars and gogo’s, as well as several bars where they work alongside genetic girls.  We’ve put together a list of the most popular venues broken down by area.

Soi 6

Pook’s Soi 6 –
A long running ladyboy bar.  It has a downstairs with a pool table, podiums for the girls to dance, and plenty of seating.  They have an upstairs bar that has opened and closed on numerous occasions.  It is a ladyboy only bar with a nice selection of girls on staff.

Hi Boss Bar –
Another established bar with a reputation for being a bit on the ruff side.  There are a few winners in there, but most are a tad rough.  Not necessarily recommended for beginners, however a visit there should be on your list – just to say you’ve been there

So What Bar –
A smaller ladyboy bar on Soi 6.  Recently remodeled it has gained some presence on the radar with some good selection of girls on staff.

Lucky Love Bar –
Also run by the same folks as So What Bar.  This is another small bar that has recently undergone renovations.  Worth checking out.

Soi Buakhao

Pook’s Swan Bar –
Owned by the same folks who run the Soi 6 establishment.  It is mainly an outdoor bar with ladyboy’s dancing on podiums right next to the street.  If you’re shy about your pursuits it may not be an ideal venue for you.  There is a pool table and bar inside as well, but most of the girls work outside.  Definitely a go to place with an excellent selection of ladyboy’s on staff.

Blue Room Bar-
Small bar right next to Pook Swan house.  Not a large selection of ladyboy’s or activity, but you can occasionally find a few stunners there.

Soi Yamato / Soi 13/1

Stingfellows –
An established Ladyboy Go-Go bar in Pattaya.  It is small and dark, but a good selection of Ladyboy’s on Staff.  Though there can be some pressure to buy lady drinks at times.

La Bamba Bar-
A good happy hour bar with a friendly staff.  Good place to relax and have a drink.  A few ladyboy’s on staff and quite a few freelancers.

Walking Street Ladyboy Bars

Ezy Bar –
Probably the best ladyboy bar in Pattaya at the moment.  Excellent selection of girls, friendly bar owner, and great environment.  It is tucked away off walking street on Soi BJ.

Jenny Star Bar – Now New England Bar
Once the best ladyboy bar in Pattaya, now a shell of its former self.  The talent is mostly freelancers, and the quality is hit or miss.  Pressure to buy drinks is high.

Linda Bar-
Known to be a little rough around the edges and the talent being the same it is still a good bar to stop and have a drink at, you may find the occasional diamond in the ‘rough’.

That covers the major Pattaya ladyboy bars and go-go’s.  Further updates will include some of the smaller venues, Drinking Street, Nakula, Jomtien, and a downloadable map.

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One of the things Thailand and Pattaya in particular is known for is Ladyboy’s.  Also called Kathoey (or katoey) in Thai, Ladyboy’s are the third gender of Thailand.  They are males who live their lives as females. Some Pattaya Ladyboy’s are very beautiful and more than a few people have been mistaken in thinking they were talking with a genetic woman.

They consider themselves born the wrong gender and feel and wish to be treated as women.  Some take hormones and others go through various plastic surgeries to become more feminine.  This can include breast augmentation, facial surgery, and silicone injections.   Some even wish to go the full distance and get the ‘chop’, become a full woman.

Ladyboy’s are all over Pattaya.  You can find them working in restaurants, hotels, malls, and of course bars and gogo’s.  You could pass one in the street and not even know it.  Ladyboy’s are not necessarily more accepted in Thailand, but they are tolerated to a greater level than in most other countries.

There are posts all over the internet about how to spot a ladyboy.  The Adams apple, large hands and feet, taller than the average Thai women, etc.  Though these maybe essential tips if you are looking for a night time companion and ladyboy’s are not your thing, but you don’t have anything to fear.

Ladyboy’s in Pattaya are regular people and most are quite friendly and entertaining.  They can be quite fun to have a drink and a chat with.  Some are so convincing that chances are you wouldn’t know you were drinking with a ladyboy, others just stand out and there is no mistaking them.

One of the popular tourist attractions are the Ladyboy Cabarets in Pattaya.  Here they put on full song and dance shows, usually lip synched.  Afterward you can have your picture taken with them in full costume outside the venue for a small fee.

Thai Ladyboy’s can also be found in most bars throughout Pattaya.  There are several bars and go go’s that are ladyboy’s only.  Often you will find one or two scattered throughout the girl bars.  Soi 6, 7, 8, as well as Walking Street will have several ladyboy’s on staff or as free lancers in the bars and clubs.  There are also a large number of ladyboy freelancers on Walking Street later in the night.  Check out our Pattaya Ladyboy Bar and Gogo Guide for more information.

One of the most entertaining and desired shows to see while in Pattaya, is the Ladyboy Cabaret.  These aren’t your ordinary ladies, but they put on one heck of a spectacular performance.  Ornate costumes, lavish decorations, and a giant cast, make this an undeniable tourist attraction.

The most popular Pattaya ladyboy cabaret show are Tiffany’s Cabaret and Alcazar Cabaret Show. Both of these are institutions in Pattaya and have been running almost 30 years.  They will amaze you with singing, comedic shows, dancing, and impersonations.  There are hundreds of performers in each company, and you will be amazed at the elaborate numbers they perform.

Prices for the shows average about 500 baht.  You can arrange to go to the venues by baht bus, taxi, or through an booked tour package.  They usually run several shows nightly.

The Tiffany Cabaret is also well known for putting on a Miss Tiffany World pageant.  A beauty pageant to find the most beautiful and talented Ladyboy in Thailand.  It is a well known show and attracts huge crowds.  If you are lucky enough to be in Thailand during this time, you can be a part of it.

These shows are put on by Thai ladyboys, also known as Kathoey in Thai.  They are males who live their lives as females as they believe that is who they truly are.  Some others may call them transvestite or cross dressers, but that is not the case at all.  They feel they are women born in the wrong bodies, and live their lives as full time females.

Now whatever you may think about this, they put on one heck of a show.  Dancing, singing, the performers are very talented and yes, beautiful.  Don’t be scared, go and check out one of the most recommended tourist attractions in Pattaya.