Current Events > Why do you think there are so many trans people in Thailand?

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It's really big in Thailand to be trans, has been for many decades. Why do you think that is? What made it be so concentrated in one part of the world?

@MuayThai85
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better acceptance (at least, on this particular topic) probably doesn't hurt, but mostly just confirmation bias.

it got the reputation, so people are more aware. elsewhere, people only notice the smaller subset that stand out.
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Supply and demand

Medussa posted...

better acceptance (at least, on this particular topic) probably doesn't hurt, but mostly just confirmation bias.

it got the reputation, so people are more aware. elsewhere, people only notice the smaller subset that stand out.

So what you're saying is once it's known and accepted on some level, more people do it? I thought it was something hardwired into their DNA that they can't change.

Buddhism
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Plastic surgery is cheap and Asian guys have it rough while Asian girls get treated like queens
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KazumaKiryu posted...

Medussa posted...

better acceptance (at least, on this particular topic) probably doesn't hurt, but mostly just confirmation bias.

it got the reputation, so people are more aware. elsewhere, people only notice the smaller subset that stand out.

So what you're saying is once it's known and accepted on some level, more people do it? I thought it was something hardwired into their DNA that they can't change.

in the sense that they don't closet themselves for life. there's likely no more Thai trans people than American than anywhere else. just more who are comfortable acting on it. but even that is nowhere near the gap it seems, because people are expecting a lot more Thai trans people.
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KazumaKiryu posted...

So what you're saying is once it's known and accepted on some level, more people do it?

more people openly do it. do you think there were less LGBT people only a few decades ago? we've evolved over millions of years bro.

KazumaKiryu posted...

Medussa posted...

better acceptance (at least, on this particular topic) probably doesn't hurt, but mostly just confirmation bias.

it got the reputation, so people are more aware. elsewhere, people only notice the smaller subset that stand out.

So what you're saying is once it's known and accepted on some level, more people do it? I thought it was something hardwired into their DNA that they can't change.

that isn't what he said at all...at least in the sense that random people do it...there is such a thing as being in the closet and many in America are. its only recently started to be "accepted" to some levels here but plenty or still not coming out publicly with out for fear of backlash.

Also Cross Dressing =/= Trans.
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josifrees posted...

Plastic surgery is cheap and Asian guys have it rough while Asian girls get treated like queens

In that case it's entirely a choice they make.

oh, we're playing this game again...
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Medussa posted...

oh, we're playing this game again...

I'm trying to make sense of it because when people talk about supply and demand and doing it because they'll be treated better as ladies, those are choices. But what you're saying is that in every culture these people are living in hiding, that they want to convert but they can't because of social stigmas?

It's not just trans, it's LGBT as a whole. I don't know a single LGBT person in Canada, I now know at least 1 person that stands for each of those letters. There seems to be a very high level of lesbianism as well. I see a lesbian couple at least a half dozen times per day (one is always a "tomboy" as they can them).

I'm not sure why it is tbh. They are very accepting of the LGBT community so maybe it makes people more willing to try. Many lesbians here will tell you they date toms instead of Thai guys because they treat them better and less likely to cheat on them.
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KazumaKiryu posted...

josifrees posted...

Plastic surgery is cheap and Asian guys have it rough while Asian girls get treated like queens

In that case it's entirely a choice they make.

Not really.
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KazumaKiryu posted...

I'm trying to make sense of it

Sure you are.
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Forlorn_Ass posted...

KazumaKiryu posted...

josifrees posted...

Plastic surgery is cheap and Asian guys have it rough while Asian girls get treated like queens

In that case it's entirely a choice they make.

Not really.

Yes it is. If men have it rough and many think they will have an easier life if they transition to a woman, that's not what's inside them, it's a choice. Like going back to school to go into a different profession.

KazumaKiryu posted...

Medussa posted...

oh, we're playing this game again...

I'm trying to make sense of it because when people talk about supply and demand and doing it because they'll be treated better as ladies, those are choices. But what you're saying is that in every culture these people are living in hiding, that they want to convert but they can't because of social stigmas?

I'm saying being trans has roughly the same prevalence everywhere and everywhen, but social factors can influence the amount of people who actually transition.
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KazumaKiryu posted...

I'm trying to make sense of it

no you aren't.
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MuayThai85 posted...

It's not just trans, it's LGBT as a whole. I don't know a single LGBT person in Canada, I now know at least 1 person that stands for each of those letters. There seems to be a very high level of lesbianism as well. I see a lesbian couple at least a half dozen times per day (one is always a "tomboy" as they can them).

I'm not sure why it is tbh. They are very accepting of the LGBT community so maybe it makes people more willing to try. Many lesbians here will tell you they date toms instead of Thai guys because they treat them better and less likely to cheat on them.

That's really intriguing.

MuayThai85 posted...

It's not just trans, it's LGBT as a whole. I don't know a single LGBT person in Canada, I now know at least 1 person that stands for each of those letters. There seems to be a very high level of lesbianism as well. I see a lesbian couple at least a half dozen times per day (one is always a "tomboy" as they can them).

I'm not sure why it is tbh. They are very accepting of the LGBT community so maybe it makes people more willing to try. Many lesbians here will tell you they date toms instead of Thai guys because they treat them better and less likely to cheat on them.

That's really intriguing.

Ladyboys are the best

FreedomEtrtment posted...

Ladyboys are the best

One of my co-workers swears by them. He refused the first time but a friend convinced him after asking him if she was the hottest girl in the bar or not. He said yes and he basically said "then who gives a fuck if she has a dick? You won't see it anyways".

He's been hooked ever since. Said they give the best head and that they do a very good job of hiding their junk, almost never see it.

I still wouldn't do it but to each their own. My wife is friends with one who is quite attractive actually. First time I met her was 3 years ago, she had short hair and had been transitioning for a while and no implants. Now she has massive 550cc implants (like 5'9") and would trick a lot of people.

My wife was looking at getting her breasts done by the same doctor (she is self-conscious of them after having our daughter). She came over and let us feel them. They were much, much bigger than my wife would get (350cc at most) but the doctor definitely did a good job. Had her ass and face done as well. She models now.

I'll get my wife to send me a pic after and I'll post it.
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MuayThai85 posted...

It's not just trans, it's LGBT as a whole. I don't know a single LGBT person in Canada, I now know at least 1 person that stands for each of those letters. There seems to be a very high level of lesbianism as well. I see a lesbian couple at least a half dozen times per day (one is always a "tomboy" as they can them).

I'm not sure why it is tbh. They are very accepting of the LGBT community so maybe it makes people more willing to try. Many lesbians here will tell you they date toms instead of Thai guys because they treat them better and less likely to cheat on them.

That's really intriguing