Culture Ministry to act as watchdog for sexual performance ads

BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Culture has been ordered to draw up measures to crack down on advertisements for products claiming to enhance sexual performance, the Government Spokesman, Pol Gen. Chalermdej Jombunud, announced yesterday.

The order was given by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who yesterday expressed concern over the growing number of advertisements making false or exaggerated claims relating to the ability of products to enhance sexual abilities, Pol. Gen. Chalermdej said.

The order follows the recent case of sexual performance products being sold by the 7 Eleven chain of convenience stores despite the fact that the company was not licensed to stock the goods in question.

The 7 Eleven company, which has withdrawn all the goods from its shelves following a complaint by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), now faces prosecution.

Mr. Thaksin has voiced concern that the proliferation of such products could damage the morality of the nation.

--TNA 2005-03-30

Mr. Thaksin has voiced concern that the proliferation of such products could damage the morality of the nation.

Just like the proliferation of multi-sized, multi-coloured, and multi-flavoured condoms at the checkout desk of every 7 Eleven in LOS?

Noooo wayyyy... that's promoting safe sex isn't it?

Not promiscuity.

 

Mr. Thaksin has voiced concern that the proliferation of such products could damage the morality of the nation.

I wonder what mr 't's definition of morals is? I wonder if he thinks it only pertains to sex?

Quick definitions (morals)

# noun:  motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

Encyclopedia article (Morality)

Morality is a complex of principles based on cultural, religious, and philosophical concepts and beliefs, by which an individual determines whether his or her actions are right or wrong. These concepts and beliefs are often generalized and codified by a culture or group, and thus serve to regulate the behaviour of its members.

http://www.onelook.com/?w=morals&ls=a

Mr. Thaksin has voiced concern that the proliferation of such products could damage the morality of the nation.

The morality of the nation, protected by the likes of him. That must be an eary April Fool's joke!

...M 150 a lovely energy drink...

....the proliferation of such products could damage the morality of the nation. ...

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A picture of a stable door just entered my head

Mr. Thaksin has voiced concern that the proliferation of such products could damage the morality of the nation.

Just like the proliferation of multi-sized, multi-coloured, and multi-flavoured condoms at the checkout desk of every 7 Eleven in LOS?

Noooo wayyyy... that's promoting safe sex isn't it?

Not promiscuity.

Of course they're promoting safe sex - and a very good idea too.

I still recall the fiasco whan Purachai had scheduled a visit to Nana Plaza - all the Condom machines were removed to avoid upsetting him!

Totally ridiculous situation.

Patrick

What were the products?

Where can I get them now?

Wonder if Taksin tried them, too, and felt 'let down'?