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Pet salons — yes, pet salons — were among the first businesses allowed to reopen as Bangkok's coronavirus lockdown eased.
What makes them such an important industry in Thailand? @hkbeech explains. https://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
What makes them such an important industry in Thailand? @hkbeech explains. https://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
A puppy hair cut might seem frivolous, but it's the hot season in Thailand, when temperatures hover around 100 degrees. Plus, Bangkok is crazy for purebred dogs — even Thailand's king, who favors poodles, in white. http://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
Some pet salons have swimming pools. A paddle (with a life jacket and personalized trainer) followed by a bath and blow-dry costs $10 for a toy breed and $25 for a heftier one. That's roughly equivalent to the average daily wage in Thailand. http://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
A grooming session might also include a hypoallergenic shampoo, brushing, blow-dry, cut and nail clipping. Some offer a pet dryer that's said to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. http://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
“We’re really busy because a lot happened to the dogs during those 6 weeks,” one Bangkok salon owner said.
“Well, I mean, not a lot happened,” she added. “But their hair grew way too long.” http://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
“Well, I mean, not a lot happened,” she added. “But their hair grew way too long.” http://nyti.ms/2YQAW4w
