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From gym workouts to shopping, Thailand’s friend-for-hire does it all for a fee

“Friend-for-hire” services have started taking off in Thailand as the country’s social landscape changes with an ageing population and a rise in the number of unmarried people. The service is a new type of gig work in which people are paid to act as companions, for instance accompanying someone on a trip to take photos or even joining them in indoor rock climbing. Although no official figures are…

From gym workouts to shopping, Thailand’s friend-for-hire does it all for a fee

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