Thai cosmetics brands seek fans abroad with budget-friendly items

Cathy Doll maker taps Marubeni to fund expansion in Japan and elsewhere

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Thailand's Cathy Doll makeup has grown in popularity in Japan thanks to its low price and durability. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)

KOSUKE INOUE, KEIGO YOSHIDA and MAMI OSADA, Nikkei staff writers

SINGAPORE/TOKYO -- Thai cosmetics companies are pushing further into Japan and other Southeast Asian markets, following in the footsteps of South Korean and Chinese players with a similar small-but-affordable strategy.

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