Thai grannies for hire as Loy Krathong companions
In Thailand, there’s a job that usually comes along with festivals in the country called “งาน N”. To put it simply, the job is to accompany someone – especially a single person – to do things together, like having dinner or taking photos, in exchange for money.
Some people will publicise themselves for hire as festival companions on social media with ads ranging from jokes to serious asks. Likewise, these two grannies jokingly posted a TikTok video, saying that they were available for hire as Loy Krathong companions with a selection of prices. After the clip went viral, many netizens complimented both grannies for being cute.
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Two Thai grannies available for hire as Loy Krathong companions
GIF: @j_bai90
On 7th November 2022, TikTok user @j_bai90 posted a cute TikTok video of two grannies humorously advertising themselves for hire as Loy Krathong companions. In the video, one of the grannies shares the prices as follows:
- To be a companion for ฿200 (~USD5)
- To be a companion + taking photos for ฿300 (~USD8)
- To help search for coins in the sea for ฿500 (~USD13)
- To stay together all night for ฿1,500 (~USD40)
- Book us today, get one lighter for free
Later on, the clip went viral with more than 4.3 million views. Due to their originality, many netizens commented that both grandmas were cute and their short clip was extremely entertaining to watch.
Netizens were amused by these grannies and found them cute
After the video was shared, many netizens came to compliment the grandmas for being cute and funny.
Screenshot: @j_bai90
Translation: I found a partner for my grandfather.
One man jokingly commented he would hire the grannies for his grandfather.
Screenshot: @j_bai90
Translation: How much do you charge for the lighter only?
Another guy asked what price he could get only the lighter for.
Screenshot: @j_bai90
Translation: You guys are so cute. Hope you get many customers. LOL
One netizen complimented the grannies for being cute and hoped they earned a lot of customers.
Screenshot: @j_bai90
Translation: Are you able to walk far?Â
Lastly, this guy jokingly asked about the grandmas’ stamina, as he wished to walk far with them.
Two cute grannies taking over TikTok
NGL, the video really made our day with both grannies’ cute antics. Plus, it was unexpected for us to see old people making TikTok content, so this also shows that they are both young at heart in spite of their age.
Finally, we would like to support and encourage both of them to keep on producing videos that entertain us as it was a breath of fresh air for sure. Hopefully, many customers will engage these grannies as a companion this Loy Krathong.
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @j_bai90
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