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Sorrawee Nattee has officially been named the Miss Ladyboy 2009 in Thailand. The 20-year-old bagged the top spot at the Miss Tiffany's Universe Ladyboy pageant after beating 29 other contenders.

The crème de la crème of Thailand's "kathoeys," or "ladyboys" contested for categories including Best Costume, Miss Photogenic and Miss Unlimited Sexy Star, reports Fox News. Miss Tiffany's organisation put together the annual pageant in an attempt to raise awareness about transgender issues.

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