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Image of Asia: Dog days in Thailand

Stephen, two-year-old male Maltese from China, is groomed during Thailand International Dog Show in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The dog show is held from June 25 until June 28. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Stephen, two-year-old male Maltese from China, is groomed during Thailand International Dog Show in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The dog show is held from June 25 until June 28. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

By Associated Press June 25, 2015 1 min read

In this photo by Sakchai Lalit, a 2-year-old male Maltese from China called Stephen is groomed during Thailand International Dog Show 2015 in Bangkok. The show opened Thursday and runs until Sunday. Organizers say they expect about 200,000 people and 50,000 dogs to visit during the Thailand Championship Fancy Dog Contest the Pitbull Vertical Climbing Show. It’s a boon for the pet industry in Southeast Asia, with more than 200 dog products being showcased.