However, event organisers offered to set their own regulations and sign a Memo-

randum of Understanding (MoU) between the private sector and the government.

Culture Minister Khunying Khaisri Sri-aroon said the three-hour meeting of agencies, employers and media organisations was called to gather opinions. Therefore nothing was decided about what measures would be implemented to control "coyote girls" - skimpily clad dancers performing suggestively - or "pretty girls" - attractive female product presenters dressed in minimal outfits.

She said all parties agreed the issue was important and could lead to problems if no clear guidelines were agreed to. She said no new law would be drafted, as there were 17 existing laws that could be applied - such as the Child Protection Act 2003 and the Service Place Act 1966. Agencies were urged to study laws within their fields to see if they needed to be amended for better enforcement.

Another meeting on the issue would be held in two weeks when legal amend-ments and solutions - includ-ing setting an age limit on dancers at 20 - may be proposed. Meanwhile all viewpoints

would be discussed in small meetings of related agencies and the private sector, Khaisri said.

Sermkhun Khunawong, president of the Event Organisers Association, which has 45 members, said the association would set guidelines to control marketing events, shows and the outfits of the "coyote girls" and "pretty" based on the venue, especially sensitive places such as temples or historic sites.

He suggested an MoU be signed between the private sector and the government on controls.