Thread: The daily dangers of working as a Bangkok transgender sex worker

Three freelance transgender sex workers wait for customers on the streets of Bangkok. Pic: Caleb Quinley.

BANGKOK, Thailand is widely known for its notorious red light scene and the abundance of sex tourism. Massage parlors, Gogo bars, brothels and clubs all house thousands of sex workers desperately trying to survive the Bangkok grind. Each individual has their own unique story — often filled with desperation, poverty, exploitation and, in many cases, slavery.

Women and girls in the sex industry are often the main focus of interest in research projects from various agencies and organizations around the world. Yet there has been very little investigation to understand the experiences, vulnerabilities, and abuses of transgender persons working in the sex industry, despite the large population of transgender sex workers in Thailand.

“A significant benefit in conducting this kind of research is that it diversifies our understanding of vulnerability and adds nuance to the ever-developing conversation on gender-based violence,” says Jarrett Davis, an independent social researcher and consultant regarding exploitation and violence issues. Davis’ recent study, ‘Same Same But Different: A baseline study on the vulnerabilities of transgender sex-workers in Bangkok’s sex industry‘, intricately examines the lives of transgender sex workers....

The daily dangers of working as a Bangkok transgender sex worker

Yet there has been very little investigation to understand the experiences, vulnerabilities, and abuses of transgender persons working in the sex industry,

What about the abuse to customers? Spiking their drinks and taking all their stuff?

It was my friend. Honest!:-)

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

The daily dangers of working as a Bangkok transgender sex worker

sounds like a right pain in the arse

No sympathy for anyone selling their body for money

I would never do such a thing !

Go and work in WD get a proper job !

Quite a few of my old skin care customers, were gatoy (not prozzies though)..

To be fair, they seemed very intelligent and polite... some of them bought my products to re-sell... most were smart business minded people... I even sold my wares to nong "Bell"... of Thai talent fame...

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

Three freelance transgender sex workers wait for customers on the streets of Bangkok. Pic: Caleb Quinley.

Wonder whose wife will read this article and recognise those two at the atm?
That'll raise a few eyebrows

Originally Posted by DJ Pat

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

Three freelance transgender sex workers wait for customers on the streets of Bangkok. Pic: Caleb Quinley.

Wonder whose wife will read this article and recognise those two at the atm?
That'll raise a few eyebrows

Looks like the one in the red dress is tucking it back in.

Originally Posted by Kurgen

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

The daily dangers of working as a Bangkok transgender sex worker

sounds like a right pain in the arse

Biting a pillow and crying, with a facefull of pancake make up tends to produce wonderful "Turin Shroud"-like pillow cases. Great art can be found everywhere.

^ Man, you have a twisted sense of humour !

Tried to green you but couldn't yet.

Fishing again Ld?

Originally Posted by kmart

Originally Posted by Kurgen

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

The daily dangers of working as a Bangkok transgender sex worker

sounds like a right pain in the arse

Biting a pillow and crying, with a facefull of pancake make up tends to produce wonderful "Turin Shroud"-like pillow cases. Great art can be found everywhere.

Going to have to bow to your clearly superior experience on that one mate.....

If one is reasonably well-heeled and can afford to stay in the Nana Hotel, it is a delight to make the acquaintance of these ladies who are, literally, on one's doorstep. Always a lovely greeting on one's arrival and a friendly wave as one departs. Soi 4 is truly "The Land of Smiles" and I commend it to all.

Don't go to the Burger King around the corner as they are thieving bastards.

Originally Posted by can123

If one is reasonably well-heeled and can afford to stay in the Nana Hotel.

Originally Posted by Conche

No sympathy for anyone selling their body for money

I would never do such a thing !

Go and work in WD get a proper job !

so says, never been without, hoi. never say never.

Originally Posted by can123

If one is reasonably well-heeled and can afford to stay in the Nana Hotel, it is a delight to make the acquaintance of these ladies who are, literally, on one's doorstep. Always a lovely greeting on one's arrival and a friendly wave as one departs. Soi 4 is truly "The Land of Smiles" and I commend it to all.

They always say you should go native and meet the real Thais

Originally Posted by Conche

No sympathy for anyone selling their body for money I would never do such a thing !

Jesus straight on the high horse.
Don't fall from up there,it's a long way down.