In Thailand, death of a 'pretty' underscores dangers of life as a hostess

The death of a woman from a suspected drug overdose after a Bangkok party has underscored the risks faced by Thailand's "pretties" - models-for-hire who offer services ranging from making appearances at sales promotion gigs, modelling at motorshows and hosting "VIP" parties, and who at each turn usually entertain male clientele in some form. The woman, Whitchayaporn Visessombut, known as...