The phrase "Ladyboys in Nylon" was a featured segment or episode within the UK documentary series , which originally aired on Channel 4 in 1992 .
The series, directed by Jeremy Marre, explored the lives, culture, and identities of transgender women (often referred to as kathoey ) in Thailand. While the term "ladyboy" is widely used in entertainment and tourism contexts like the Ladyboys of Bangkok cabaret shows, it is generally understood that the performers identify as transgender women. ladyboys in nylon