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Audrey Mbugua lifts the lid on taboo

By Oyunga Pala

The first time I visited the South East Asia countries of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, I came across a common refrain. Look out for the ladyboys or katoeys. I was warned by other tourists that some of the most beautiful women could be men.

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