: Some ladyboys are involved in performance arts, including dance, theater, and music. Shows can range from traditional dance performances to modern drag shows.
Here, the currency is not just physical beauty, but . A mature ladyboy excels at the art of greng jai (the Thai cultural sense of deference and care). She is a hostess, a therapist, a dance partner, and a guide. Tourists who visit these specific bars often remark that they prefer the "older girls" because they are less dramatic, more professional, and genuinely enjoyable to talk to about history, politics, and life.