Despite this visibility, systemic discrimination often limits kathoey career paths to the entertainment and service sectors. Reclaiming Identity
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In the late 20th century, kathoey characters in Thai cinema and television (lakhon) were typically relegated to comic relief or tragic victims . A prime example is the 1985 film The Last Song , which depicted a cabaret performer’s life ending in tragedy. Despite this visibility