Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper brushes off criticism and defies stereotypes

Pattaramon Thocharoen's videos are often lighthearted, showing her dancing or reacting to encounters in her day-to-day work. ST PHOTO: TAN TAM MEI

BANGKOK (The Straits Times/ANN): Whether she is perched in the back of a water truck, gingerly plucking weeds with her manicured nails or staring down a stray dog on the streets, Ms Pattaramon Thocharoen is always camera-ready with a full face of make-up and several poses.

Also known as “Bow”, the 27-year-old has an image to upkeep with over 300,000 TikTok followers, some of whom have dubbed her Thailand’s “most beautiful street sweeper”.