We are proud of her,” Kongcheep adding, referring to the committee’s sub-unit on public relations that he heads. But many online artists also created their own cute versions of Nong Kiew Koy. “We wish to boost reconciliation awareness at the very local level.”Despite the limited budget, the mascot’s character and decorations are redolent with symbolism. Its hat is decorated with a national flag ribbon and its scarf printed with the reconciliation campaign’s official logo – five hands linked around a national flag circle. “Her name, Pinky Promise, also means that we will turn to love each other like the old days,” Kongcheep said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 30, 2017 09:40 UTC