A proposed from Culture Minister Khunying Khaisri Sriaroon regulation to ban women aged younger than 20 working as so-called “coyote dancers” is attracting fire for alleged violation of workers’ rights.

The move came after Her Majesty the Queen recently expressed concern at television coverage of young women dancing at a Buddhist charity event at Nong Khai.

Labour Protection and Welfare Department chief Padungsak Thephasdin na Ayutthaya said prohibiting under-20s from working as dancers was against labour rights. He said women aged around 20 were mature and had a right to work where and at what they wished.

The law already provides regulations restricting young people from certain work – in the sex trade for example. (Its never been strictly enforced its still there.)

Education Minister Wijit Srisaan warned the Culture Ministry to proceed with caution. He thinks that if anyone dances in public in a lewd manner it would be inappropriate regardless of age (ohh good help us)

The best comment came from Interior Ministry permanent secretary Pongpayom Wasaputi he has informed provincial governors of Her Majesty’s concerns and sought their help in preventing future inappropriate performances, especially at Buddhist sites and public events.

In our opinion sexy dancing, alcohol or any drugs or party should not be held in any temple what so ever. But in Thai tradition the temple is a gathering places for festivals but after Her Majesty the Queen remarks, hopefully this will end soon.

Pictures of Thailand coyote dancers can be slandered or admired here

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