webfact Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thailand rushes condoms to flood victims BANGKOK, October 5, 2011 (AFP) - Thailand scrambled Wednesday to airlift condoms and other emergency health supplies to victims of its worst floods in decades to prevent a feared surge in unplanned pregnancies. Five helicopters began transporting medicine and other provisions from the Public Health Ministry in Bangkok to seven locations in the central province of Lop Buri, which has been severely inundated. "Local volunteers told us that villagers have nothing to do during the floods, so to prevent a baby boom we added condoms too," an official at the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand told AFP. The unusually severe monsoon floods have killed 237 people and affected three-quarters of the country, including the northern city of Chiang Mai and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, both popular tourist destinations. Millions of people have suffered damage to their homes or livelihoods because of the floods, which are several metres deep in places. The military has been deployed to help victims and army camps are being opened to evacuees. Authorities were battling to stop the floods reaching the centre of low-lying Bangkok, as forecasters warned of more stormy weather to come. Science and technology minister Plodprasop Suraswadi admitted the government was fighting a losing battle. "We can't stop it raining and it's difficult to drain water into the sea. We have done everything we can but it's not enough," he told reporters. -- (c) Copyright AFP 2011-10-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I looked for "SATIRE" and nothenation. This seems to be real news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania2301 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 OMG!!!! I really don't think anyone who is stranded in the middle of a flooded village is in any mood for SEX!!!! This news MUST be a big JOKE....rite?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 How many April fools day are there in a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimay11 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 "airlift condoms and other emergency health supplies". All my life I never knew condoms were emergency health supplies. How stupid of me. Back in the 60s we dropped "emergency health supplies" to the Hmong in Laos but they forgot the condoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Overnight blackouts known to cause mini baby booms, something similar I suppose. Nothing else to do, might as well have a shower in a raincoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 They could not airlift other supplies. Suggestion that they should airlift the new boots got ridiculed by the government fan-boys. Can we hear the rationale now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimay11 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Overnight blackouts known to cause mini baby booms, something similar I suppose. Nothing else to do, might as well have a shower in a raincoat. Right you are. In 2003 there was a power grid failure in the Northeast US. Nine months later bingo, baby booms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I was also looking for the 'Not the Nation' link.... Condoms can be used to collect water from a clean source when no other vestibule is available or has floated away.... The wellington boots provided by a previous aid effort may be too large for some of the children. Rubbers can be put over little Johnny's feet to keep them dry... When boiled in water the latex condoms soften, increase in elasticity and can be stretched over ones head. An excellent method for the hi-so's and high-fro's to keep their bouffant hair style dry.... Condoms being of a non-porous nature prove to be an excellent measure in blocking drainage. This investment by the government ensures drainage blockage, further flooding and further aid efforts from which they can squander further income... clever !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I thought it was a joke at first too. But then I read; ""Local volunteers told us that villagers have nothing to do during the floods, so to prevent a baby boom we added condoms too," an official at the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand told AFP." Makes perfect sense now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I looked for "SATIRE" and nothenation. This seems to be real news. so was i ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Overnight blackouts known to cause mini baby booms, something similar I suppose. Nothing else to do, might as well have a shower in a raincoat. Right you are. In 2003 there was a power grid failure in the Northeast US. Nine months later bingo, baby booms. Indeed… Noy: “Somchai Darling, the power appears to have failed, can you get the candles from under the sink” Somchai: “Not on your nelly you saucy little cherub, lets get it on before little Jeerawat chokes on those little rubbery sweeties” ………………………. Noy: “Somchai Darling, can you use those funny little pouches and go and get some water from the communal well” Somchai: “Sure my little bundle of joy, what flavor?, strawberry, mint or would you prefer some that lasts longer !!! ???, dam_n, the waters always too heavy to carry anyway, perhaps I’ll use the feather-light” !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubin Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 So in case condoms would not be delivered by any reason can we expect 'baby boom' in 9 months time in the affected areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryk Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 OMG!!!! I really don't think anyone who is stranded in the middle of a flooded village is in any mood for SEX!!!! This news MUST be a big JOKE....rite?? I have been through 6 hurricanes. All I can say is you have never been through a hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Smart move. Not only pregnancy prevention but disease prevention as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 For those still doubting it's real news, google afp condoms thailand floods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrclough Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I suppose if they're snip! now they wont have to worry again in 9 months lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_english_martin Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 When boiled in water the latex condoms soften, increase in elasticity and can be stretched over ones head. An excellent method for the hi-so's and high-fro's to keep their bouffant hair style dry.... That really made my day. I love your sense of humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 They blow them up and use them as life preservers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunta71 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Smart move. Not only pregnancy prevention but disease prevention as well. Lets not forget floatation devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunta71 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 They blow them up and use them as life preservers. I was gonna say you beat me to that idea but got thinking that after the explosion, they won't hold much air. So I win.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aglae4 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 How many April fools day are there in a year? 365 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyjed Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Well actually read an article on the floods that hit Queensland late last year around Toowoomba and there has been a baby boom around there..so must be something in the water!!! OMG!!!! I really don't think anyone who is stranded in the middle of a flooded village is in any mood for SEX!!!! This news MUST be a big JOKE....rite?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) As a food hygiene tool indeed a very wise move. Don't forget you can also keep your T.V. remote dry and of course ones telephone too!! Must remember the condom for phone over the Songkran festival which is " coming." Edited October 5, 2011 by siampolee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Real news, its on BKK post as well... When I saw it, was ready to bet this was going to make headline on a TV email.... Anything to up post counts of TV posters... Smart move though, and they can be put to further use afterward: fill them up with sand and reinforce the dams to prevent further floading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 one post deleted forum rules 3) Not to post in a manner that is vulgar, obscene or profane . 7) Not to post slurs or degrading comments directed towards any group on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation. 8) Not to post extremely negative views of Thailand or derogatory comments directed towards all Thais. if repeated, the next step is a 1 month posting suspension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweezer Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 good lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 OMG!!!! I really don't think anyone who is stranded in the middle of a flooded village is in any mood for SEX!!!! This news MUST be a big JOKE....rite?? Maybe they are to be used as blow up armbands !!!!! Joking apart my thoughts are with the flood victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo1 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 As a food hygiene tool indeed a very wise move. Don't forget you can also keep your T.V. remote dry and of course ones telephone too!! Must remember the condom for phone over the Songkran festival which is " coming." Nice, I can not believe this. Is it flooding sperm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 They will send the Instructons later i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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