After the military government’s mascot for unity, “Nong Kiewkoi,” was ridiculed for looking low-budget and absolutely terrifying near the end of last year, today the junta released the first sneak peek at the mascot’s brand new look.
The Ministry of Defense’s official Facebook posted a photo that shows half of the female mascot’s face. As you can see, Nong Kiewkoi, which translates to Miss Pinky, no longer has crazy eyes.
The caption said, “Prepare to meet the brand new Nong Kiewkoi, who will be back and continue her duty as the symbol of unity.”
Yikes.
Miss Pinky was first introduced to the public in November and her poor design had netizens crying in laughter, as some suggested that she might have been inspired by Thailand’s first lady Pongpan Chan-ocha.
Then Miss Pinky mysteriously disappeared.
In February, Defense Spokesman Maj. Gen. Kongcheep Tantrawanich, told media that Miss Pinky was not going anywhere but she was getting a makeover to look like the BNK48, the Thai idol group and the sister group of Japan’s AKB48.
The group, which now has 26 members, has quickly gained popularity in Thailand with their single “Fortune Cookie” and a cutesy music video.
Maj. Gen. Kongcheep said, “This makeover will make Miss Pinky appear as if she has had plastic surgery in Korea. The brand new Miss Pinky will be beautiful, adorable, and cute like BNK48. Wait and see.”
The new Miss Pinky is set to make her first public appearance on Thursday.
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