Whilst there were ladyboys about, there were few dedicated ladyboy venues and information available on the internet was limited.
Some of my fondest memories from those early days involved walking around the town and finding the odd ladyboy working alongside girls in a unknown beer bar.
It was exciting to uncover a ladyboy in such an environment and often they'd avoided telling you they were actually a ladyboy.
Last night I met a gorgeous ladyboy named 'Bus' in Jin Bar (Soi Whitehouse, Jomtien) and it reminded me of those old days of ladyboy hunting.
These days you can walk into a bar and meet a host of ladyboys all working together, but it does take away the thrill of the chase.
So to all the newbies out there and seasoned veterans alike, don't be afraid to take a stroll around and discover some of the lovely ladyboys working in the less obvious locations.
You'll be amazed at what's out there.
Cheers
Koykaeng