: Recent media, such as the HBO series The White Lotus , has been cited for addressing the topic with more emotional depth and nuance, moving away from simplified "exotic" tropes.

: Critics, as noted in discussions on platforms like them.us , point out that Western media has sometimes used the term or the identity as a caricature or for comedic relief, occasionally at the expense of the individuals' dignity.

Entertainment venues such as those in Phuket—including the Simon Star Cabaret Show and Aphrodite Cabaret Show—are well-known for featuring ladyboy performers.

: Performances often incorporate musicals and comedy reflecting global cultures, from Russia to China and India.

Media content involving ladyboys often balances between cultural acceptance and problematic stereotypes.