Thailand's 'Luk Thep' doll fad causes mixed reactions amongst local businesses

[trogers]

The dolls are cute. They are funny. You can spend money yet it's not strictly 'bling'. The dolls are for entertainment. And that's about it. Nothing much else involved. Nothing at all. Same as children. I won't use the T word, that would be going a bit too far. But these are just dolls. So it's cool.

My poodle would disagree. It eats, and pees, and sh#ts.

If these are too much of a bother, try the Japanese robotic version.

[TimmyT]

"local celebrity reportedly praised the doll for its ability to bring their owners good luck."
I am wondering how much did it cost for a doll manufacturer?


just one more intentionally caused mass psychosis in order to force people to buy something for much more than cost price. same as when cloths manufacturer pays a lot to celebrities to wear a shirt which cost price is just 5-7% of the selling price.

business as usual

Edited January 29, 2016 by TimmyT

[soalbundy]

This country gets weirder by the hour, it's better than any comedy show.

[DrTuner]

This country gets weirder by the hour, it's better than any comedy show.

I used to lament that modern Thailand doesn't produce any new culture, but now I see I accidentally omitted comedy.

[nikmar]

Im thinking of starting a school to teach Luk Thep English.

They all pass, get a certificate and i get rich.

[Jonmarleesco]

Some common sense seems to be coming to the fore. Airlines need to rethink a policy of allowing passengers to buy seats for these voodoo toys. Better yet, the government needs to educate some people on the difference between superstition and real life. Trouble is, politicians are more superstitious than most.

[Artisi]

Maybe the guys would be better with a blow-up rubber doll and the girls opt for the well equipped rubber male doll, probably a lot more fun for the mentally challenged......

[Artisi]

Im thinking of starting a school to teach Luk Thep English.

They all pass, get a certificate and i get rich.

Do they need to supply brown envelopes to pass with A+

[LannaGuy]

are they all female or is there a 'Ken'?

[trogers]

Im thinking of starting a school to teach Luk Thep English.

They all pass, get a certificate and i get rich.

Sorry, my Luk Thep can speak in tongues...?

[trogers]

Some common sense seems to be coming to the fore. Airlines need to rethink a policy of allowing passengers to buy seats for these voodoo toys. Better yet, the government needs to educate some people on the difference between superstition and real life. Trouble is, politicians are more superstitious than most.

One blessed Luk Thep for your vote...

[tomyumchai]

So a celebrity endorses a doll and the Thais in their childish minds go gaga for it.

Hate to know what would happen if a celebrity endorsed suicide.

it might thin out the brainless morons a bit.....

[bobbymack]

waiting for the first one to be kidnapped, how much ransom???

That is a great idea. A whole host of businesses could develop from that. Negotiators for release on a commission; doctors to repair the damage and psychologists for the dolls when they are released.

What do you expect from a backward nation.

[SantiSuk]

If only the dolls could speak. I'm sure their first words would be "Get a life, eh?"

[roo860]

I'd rather get dengue fever than Child Angel fever. At least it would mean my brain was OK.

But you would have to have your foot amputated.

[roo860]

What can the uncle or step father be charged with when they are found touching up or doing the dirty deed on the plastic kid?

You bloody beat me to it you @#$/@!

[Kasset Tak]

One of my Thai friends bought one of these dolls for 10000Baht. Last year she bought a cat doll promoted by a Myanmar monk/temple to give good luck and fortune for 5000Baht... Even with a PhD in education she still buy these things!!!

[Dumbastheycome]

Superstition driven by orange robed business men!

I hope you realize that making fun of monks brings bad luck. Then again you wouldn't believe anyway. Be aware of it just in case.

I see no reference to Monks !