The katoeys had taken all the possible steps and surgeries to conceal their masculinity. They do deserve some respect for their efforts to live the life they desire.

So, if have a hard time recognizing a katoey, why not give her a compliment for the successful transition?

With that said, it is not entirely impossible for you to spot a "katoeys" before you get fooled by their beauty. Here are some of the obvious features you can check before making your judgement...

Obvious features to look for in a Katoey...

Height and build: If you look at a natural thai female and a thai male, you will notice that the thai males are taller and they have a wider shoulders.

So a tall girl with a wide shoulder is most likely a... katoey

Hands and feet: Well rough hands and hairy feet are obvious sign of a katoey.

Adam's apple and voice: If you can't see their adam's apple at all, try talking to them. If you hear a deep and husky voice, they must be a... phuying praphet song.

Too much make-up: If she uses too much make-up and wears extravagant clothing, there is a possibility that she is actually a ladybody.

Behavioural patterns: If she keeps talking or being too active and you can sense some artifical gestures (such as excessive swaying in the hips) as if she is trying to act like a girl, you can be sure that she is a katoey.

In short, katoeys often overdo, overtalk, overdress what a normal thai girl would do in any given situations. Use the force and trust your instincts.

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