Ugly side of Thailand’s ‘pretty’ industry

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.

Please or to continue reading the full article. Learn more about ST PREMIUM.

Enjoy unlimited access to ST’s best work

  • Exclusive stories and features on multiple devices
  • In-depth analyses and opinion pieces
  • ePaper and award-winning multimedia content

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *