Seen in Bangkok – History’s Most Ironic Motor Rally

The appearance of the below ad in the Bangkok Post, an otherwise solid and reputable publication, has caused quite a bit of tittering in the Big Mango; I heard about it from four or five people before I saw it myself and had to take a picture. I guess it’s nothing new in Thailand – the PAD (People’s Alliance for Democracy) preaching a form of government that’s anything but democratic; porn is illegal to purchase, but red light fantasies galore are easy to find; and customer service desks often offer anything but. Thailand is a land of contradictions – many of them maddeningly upsetting – so it’s nice to see a funny one every once in a while…

Come help save the Earth by driving your car the 200km from Bangkok to Hua Hin! Something tells me this wasn't thought out so well...
Come help save the Earth by driving your non-electric car the 200km from Bangkok to Hua Hin! Something tells me this wasn’t thought out so well…

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