In Thailand, the booming tourism industry has made trans women, both surgically transformed and those who dress as women for a living, a popular attraction. Many come from poor backgrounds and are forced into the profession due to poverty. The industry offers high rewards for attractive individuals, leading to young boys being sent to become "money-making trees." There"s a hierarchy among them, with some working in red-light districts and others achieving fame through beauty pageants. The annual beauty contest in Pattaya determines their future prospects.