absolutelyBangkok archive · Bangkok Sirens
Originally published Dec. 16, 2009
Finally we see some focused government action in these trying times. Not only the Ministry of Information & Communication Technology is overly active these days to ensure a pure and prosperous society.
We learn that the Ministry of Health “is considering action against alcohol beverage firms that distribute calendars clearly showing their brand names or logos — but with no constructive or educational information of value to society.” Instead they show sexy girls. Wow.
Another Protect-the-Nation’s-Dignity campaign by our puritan leaders. Say thanks to the chosen ones behind the yellow movement who want to ban alcohol altogether. Mens sana in corpore sano. Never mind the endless political bickering and hate. It all comes down to, it seems, loose morals and abounding obscenities in today’s Thai society.
All this place needs is some discipline and we’d be fine.
Sexual stimulation could lead to violence, we read in The Nation article linked above, and authorities are urged to take up the issue seriously with major investors and the public in condemning a certain beer company ’s PR moves, that is, women’s movements really.
Who doesn’t like women’s movements — as long as they’re rhythmic.
Hey, it’s all body paint anyway. Mostly.
Beauty, we’re told, can be harmful to your health.
“Enough is enough,” the owners of beer Lao/Singha said, some of the richest people in Thailand. The heiress of the Bhirombhakdi-empire took their cause to Govt House (where she actually works!), we learn from Thai Intelligent News, where they distributed 500 calendars and “pissed off and embarrassed politicians.”
Seems like everyone wanted a calendar. If the commerce minister has a role in this whole thing I hear someone asking?…
But what a turn of events. The PM staffer and Singha heiress resigned… A beautiful woman fighting for the rights of beautiful women. Where can I sign up for a Chitpas Bhirombhakdi fan club?
Before our dear dark ages officials get their way and censor these splendid gifts of nature — the Jessica Alba look-alike’s my fav -, here are some Beer Leo 2010 Body Paint Calendar Girls:
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