‘Child angels’ a hit and horror

Uncanny baby: Enthusiasts playing with ‘child angel’ dolls in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

PETALING JAYA: Lifelike baby dolls from Bangkok, Thailand, are slowly becoming popular in Malaysia, with the trend going viral on social media platforms.

However, along with the growing trend are messages that appear to be warnings against purchasing these dolls, known as luk thep or child angel dolls.