Flaunting one's wealth is a popular hobby among Thailand's well-to-do, but one actress may find it as costly as a few high-fashion handbags.

Pechaya Wattanamontri posted photos of herself on Instagram with nine boxed Hermes handbags that she bought abroad. A video also circulated of her purchasing one of the luxury bags, which cost upwards of £2,000 apiece.

It was not long before people raised a few awkward questions, such as whether she paid the 30 per cent customs duty on them and whether celebrities get special treatment.

The Customs Department chief told reporters the actress had been contacted to clarify the matter, and the photos were deleted from Instagram.

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