Bong Bong the Cat from Thailand
They are many famous animals out there on the internet like the Grumpy Cat and Doug the Pug, for the very simple fact that they are cute. It’s easy to let out an aww just by the sight of them. Simply put them in a costume and they can easily become an internet celebrity.
A cat in Thailand called “Bong Bong” recently gained fame for selling food on the streets while wearing cute costumes – a feat that’s almost impossible to ignore.
Here’s how Bong Bong got started on her adorable food hawking journey.
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Bong Bong the Cat gains 30,000 FB followers in 3 days
Bong Bong the Cat first appeared on the Facebook page หนูชื่อบ่งบ้ง แมวแม่ค้า. She’s also more than just another cat in a cute costume. She’s a shopkeeper of a mini grocery “truck” and street food vendor with a few hawking tricks in her pocket.
Bong Bong’s mini grocery truck
Image credit: @bongbongcatcat
To keep the customers interested, she puts out a new look everyday.
Instead of the sign saying “Pu Khem”, it says “Por Khem”.
Image credit: @bongbongcatcat
She also offers different food each day with signs featuring cute terms that young kids usually use.
Bong Bong watching Doraemon after work
Image credit: Kapook
Bong Bong’s adorable pictures and story quickly gained her over 30,000 Facebook followers within three days after the page was created, according to Kapook.
Image credit: @bongbongcatcat
Now with over 47,000 followers, Bong Bong the Cat is on her way to become a bona fide internet star.
All the best to Bong Bong and her hawker stall
It’s not a surprise to see why Bong Bong the Cat gained such popularity in just a few nights, with her adorable outfits and talent at hawking street food.
If you want to keep seeing Bong Bong in cute costumes on a daily basis, then hit that follow button.
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Cover images adapted from (L-R): @bongbongcatcat
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