Chiang Mai police under fire after “pretties” joined road safety campaign

Two Thai models in Chiang Mai were giving out free coffee to keep drivers alert during the New Year holiday’s “seven deadly days” on the road, but what the women were wearing is what really got the attention of the drivers. Dressed like they were going out to a nightclub in heels and tight dresses, which is typically considered provocative to Thais, the women stood at a police checkpoint outside the Hang Dong district office.

The women caused so much attention, with many accusing the police of hiring promotional models, known as “pretties,” that the local police station released a statement saying they did not hire the women for their road safety campaign. Pretties are often looked down upon in Thai society as some are hired for private parties where drugs and sex are involved.

The Hang Dong Police Station issued a statement yesterday after photos of the women went viral…