Make Fabulous Connections: Your Ultimate Guide to Ladyboy Meetups in Thailand

5 May 2025

Thailand’s Most Fabulous Ladyboy Events — Where to Go, What to See, and How to Join the Glam!

Ready to strut your stuff and bask in sequins, spotlights, and sass? Thailand is home to some of the world’s most iconic ladyboy (kathoey) events—from full-on beauty pageants to beachside raves. Here’s your ultimate guide to where the magic happens—and exactly how to get in.

PATTAYA – The Queen of the Scene

1. Miss International Queen – The World’s Biggest Trans Pageant

Where: Tiffany’s Theater, Pattaya
When: Annual (March–April)
How to Join: Book directly at missinternationalqueen.com or through tiffany-show.com when the pageant season is live.
Why Go? It’s the most prestigious transgender beauty contest on Earth. Expect fierce fashion, global queens, powerful messages of equality, and camera-ready glam from start to finish.

2. Tiffany’s Show – Pattaya’s OG Cabaret Spectacle

Where: Tiffany’s Theater, North Pattaya
When: Nightly Shows
Book at: tiffany-show.com, or via Klook / Trip.com
Why Go? Dazzling choreography, high-kick couture, and full theatrical razzle-dazzle. It's the longest-running ladyboy cabaret in Thailand for a reason.
Pro Tip: Spring for the VIP seat and stay after for photos with the queens. Worth every baht!

PHUKET – Island Drag Royalty

Simon Cabaret Show

Where: Patong Beach, Phuket
When: Nightly
Book at: simoncabaretphuket.com, or local tour desks
Why Go? A Broadway-meets-beach vibe where ladyboys perform to K-pop, Madonna, and Thai classics in jaw-dropping costumes.
Other Spots: Moulin Rose & Aphrodite Cabarets—book through your hotel or local travel agent.
Bonus Tip: Combine it with a sunset beach dinner and you’ve got the perfect drag + dine evening.

CHIANG MAI – Northern Charm with a Sassy Twist

Chiang Mai Ladyboy Cabaret Show

Where: Anusarn Night Market
When: Nightly at 9:30 PM
How: Tickets at the door or via TripAdvisor / Viator
Why Go? A cozy, playful, audience-loving show where ladyboys blend humor, high-energy dance, and charm. Great for families, couples, or a wild night out with friends.
Post-show: Don’t skip the photo ops—these queens are sweet, sassy, and selfie-ready!

BANGKOK – Big City, Big Glam

1.Bangkok Pride Festival

Where: Silom Road & LGBTQ+ venues
When: Every June (Pride Month)
How: Free public event! No tickets needed.
Why Go? Join thousands of LGBTQ+ locals and travelers for street parades, rainbow floats, drag performers, and music blasting from every corner of Silom.
Bonus: Follow @djstationbkk, @white.rabbit.bkk, and @gbangkokclub for Pride week party passes via Ticketmelon or Eventpop.
Book early: Hotels in Silom fill up fast during Pride week.

2.Golden Dome Cabaret Show

Where: Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok
When: Nightly shows
How: Get tickets at the door or through hotel concierge / travel sites
Why Go? An all-ladyboy lineup with over 10 themed acts, K-pop, burlesque, and comedy. It’s like RuPaul’s Drag Race meets a Thai variety show—and we’re obsessed.

KOH PHANGAN – Full Moon, Full Slay

Full Moon Party

Where: Haad Rin Beach
When: Every full moon (monthly)
Entry: 100 THB at the beach gate. No advance booking needed.
Why Go? Neon paint, EDM, fire shows, and yes—fabulous ladyboys mixing with the free-spirited crowd. It's a wild, inclusive rave with a tropical twist.
LGBTQ+ Highlights: Bars like Heaven, Rasta Baby, and Backyard Club sometimes host drag nights or queer-friendly parties. Ask around or check their IGs a day before.
Getting there: Stay on Koh Phangan or boat in from Koh Samui.

BONUS: Ladyboy Bars & Lounges (No Booking Needed)

These aren’t “events,” but they ARE hot spots to meet, mingle, and maybe fall in love (or at least flirt a lot).

Cockatoo Bar – Bangkok (Silom Soi 4)
Fun, flirty ladyboy bar with shows and cheeky energy.
Katoey Bar – Pattaya
Local fave with ladyboy-hosted shows and nightly drinks promos.
Obsession Bar – Bangkok (Nana Plaza)
More edgy, adult vibe—popular with locals and tourists alike.

Travel Smart, Party Hard

✔️ Book early for big shows & festivals
✔️ Support performers with tips & kindness
✔️ Follow venues on IG for real-time updates
✔️ Dress fabulous—it’s part of the experience!

Your Thai Drag Bucket List Awaits

From runway-ready pageants to beach raves and heartwarming cabarets, Thailand’s ladyboy events are not just entertainment—they’re empowering, inclusive, unforgettable experiences.