Ugly side of Thailand's 'pretty' industry

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The thriving industry, where promotional models known as 'pretties” are employed to attend events, was in the spotlight after a model who attended a private party was found dead.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Dressed in a sexy outfit, and with impeccable make-up and hairdo, Ms Pornpen Kongsorn was all smiles while handing out free samples of a new drink to passers-by at a busy Skytrain station in central Bangkok.

She is one of Thailand's many promotional models known locally as"pretties", women mostly in their 20s dolled up in skimpy clothes to promote events and products.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now

 

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There are many “pretties” at heartland coffeeshops selling Tiger Beer too! Nothing new

Careful.. many cud be 'lady boy'! 😁😁😜

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