<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[katoey]]></title><description><![CDATA[katoey]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:05:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.katoey.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Perfect Romantic Music for a kathoey guest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romantic Music for a Katoey Guest : How to Set the Mood A great evening isn't only about the food, the drinks, or where you go. Sometimes, the music in the background changes everything. If you're inviting a kathoey guest to dinner, having someone over, or simply spending an evening together, the right music can make the environment feel more comfortable, romantic, relaxed, and personal. And that's the point. A kathoey isn't some exotic category that requires a special set of rules. She's a...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/romantic-music-for-kathoey-guest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7980a51b163fc3edb56612</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:53:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/pSEEYpRHej8?si=_pPtAfVnW7n1BiZ_" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathoey Love Story in Thailand : When a Three-Week Trip Changes Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when a man travels to Thailand expecting to stay for three weeks—and meets someone who makes him question what he thought he knew about himself? For Erik, a Swedish engineer from Gothenburg, it began with an ordinary Bangkok rainstorm. Four days into a work assignment in Thailand, Erik was standing beneath an awning waiting for the rain to stop. Then a woman named Ploy appeared with a plastic bag over her head, laughing at the absurdity of the situation. That brief encounter...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/kathoey-love-story-thailand-erik-ploy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a797c2b1b163fc3edb55b8b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/y4HLQCif0Kg?si=qfSqhzYt7b5MxX6w" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai Kathoey vs. Filipino Transpinay: What’s the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thai Kathoey vs. Filipino Transpinay: Understanding Two Distinct Cultures Thailand and the Philippines are both known for highly visible transgender and gender-diverse communities. For visitors, the similarities can sometimes make it seem as though Thai kathoey and Filipino trans women are essentially the same. They are not. There are important differences in language, history, culture, religion, entertainment, healthcare, and the way gender identity is understood in each country. That does...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/thai-kathoey-vs-filipino-transpinay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7975222dc76a37da460eaa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:55:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Z5gbSHXtqtU?si=j84NWrlapJ5LG8-d" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Shinny on Identity, Self-Acceptance and Life as a Thai Katoey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people spend years trying to find the right word for themselves. Others grow up surrounded by words, yet still have to decide which ones feel true. For Shinny, identity has never been a single label. It has been a long process of listening to herself, learning what feels honest, and making peace with the parts of her life that other people often misunderstand. Her story sits at the crossroads of Thai culture, gender identity, family expectations, travel, love, and self-acceptance. It...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/meet-shinny-on-identity-self-acceptance-and-life-as-a-thai-katoey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79722c43b85b4f6fb0c369</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:41:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829207_e3baec1c5c4c46d9b9ca18ecd80cd361~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katoey Culture in Thailand 10 Things You Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand is often described as one of the world’s most visible places for transgender women and gender-diverse people. That visibility is real, especially in entertainment, beauty, nightlife, and popular culture. But visibility is not the same as full equality. To understand katoey culture in Thailand, it helps to look beyond postcard images and tourist assumptions. The story includes language, family life, religion, work, pageants, law, media, and everyday respect. It also includes...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/katoey-culture-in-thailand-10-things-you-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7970d61b163fc3edb53d76</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:34:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829207_d237fd92aba046bd86fe82e55bc2fedf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Thai Katoey Culture Identity Lifestyle and Real Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thai katoey culture is often visible to visitors before it is truly understood. A performer on a cabaret stage, a beauty queen on television, a friend helping a cousin at a family shop, a nightlife host greeting guests in Bangkok or Pattaya, these images can all be part of the story. Yet none of them tells the whole story alone. Katoey.com’s blog sits on the educational and cultural side of that story. It looks at Thai katoey identity, lifestyle, nightlife, travel, entertainment, history, and...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/exploring-thai-katoey-culture-identity-lifestyle-and-real-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a796f321b163fc3edb5381a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829207_ddc6102a70e449759b391d77b0adbb44~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Premium Ladyboy Streaming Platform Redefining Thai Storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hood Box Office is positioning a premium ladyboy streaming platform as a curated entertainment hub for Thai nightlife, street culture, interviews, and cinematic documentary-style storytelling. The platform centres ladyboy performers and personalities from Thailand and beyond, with a focus on polished production, hand-selected content, and a viewing experience shaped more like a prestige streaming service than a clip library. The move matters because it brings a more intentional format to a...]]></description><link>https://www.katoey.com/post/inside-the-premium-ladyboy-streaming-platform-redefining-thai-storytelling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a796e66421979b2d97922e5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/829207_cdfbbd1c619b4087822b69cba1894ea6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hoodboxoffice</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>