Visitors to Phuket, especially the first time visitors are sure to pay a visit to the legendary Simon Cabert, to enjoy the performance of the "beautiful" ladyboys. Most tour agencies offer this as compulsory as part of sight seeing (they earn commission). Tickets to the show is also available at any establishment in the island, hotels to restaurants to the roadside vendor.
The Simon Cabaret show is indeed classy and the dancers are professionals. This is their main livelihood. They lipsync to hollywood hits and even showcase some Asian songs, mainly Korean, Japanese, Chinese and even Indian Bollywood hits.
It is not difficult to find "katoey" entertainment in Phuket. Most of the gay bars in Soi Paradise (Paradise Hotel complex) offer this and their clientelle is mainly straight families, who want to wind down after a day under the sun. Compared to the other bars in Phuket, Simon Cabaret stands out as the most professional cabaret show. Their dancers, costume, makeup, stage props, lightings, sound system etc are of professional quality, you wont regret the 500 odd Bhat you paid to watch the show !
