And I hadn't known this had become a fashion trend.
Thais tighten brace controls
HEALTH authorities are clamping down on the Thai teen fashion fad of wearing fake orthodontic braces by targeting those who sell and make the pseudo-dental gear with steep fines and prison time, officials said today.
What do they do about body piercings?
Update:
From the AP
Girls flashing multicolored metallic grins are regularly featured in teen magazines as braces have become more common in Thailand, transforming the dental gear into a fashion statement.
Rasamee Vistaveth, secretary-general of the Consumer Protection Board, said the agency was planning to sign an order Thursday punishing sellers of fake braces with six months in prison or a $1,300 fine.
Importers and producers could face up to one year behind bars and a $2,600 fine.
I still don't see the harm in it.
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