Thailand is known for its high tolerance of "the third sex," as they refer those who undergo sex-change operations, so this bit of news is probably less surprising: health officials in Thailand have banned cosmetic castration, as the operation is seen as a cheaper and easier method than getting a full-on sex change. Although the ban seeks to avoid boys and men going for an easy way to become a "ladyboy," it will probably be hard to enforce, since many underground markets offer the procedure for as low as $125 USD, and the procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes. Sex changes both here and in Thailand require much counseling before a doctor will perform the surgery.
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