Funny Banana! - Frustrated locals in ironic protest but the authorities don't see the funny side....

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Funny Banana! - Frustrated locals in ironic protest but the authorities don't see the funny side....

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Locals in Pattaya came up with an unusual way to shame the local authorities over the state of a road that has been dug up for three years.

 

They planted five banana trees in the piles of earth that were once Soi Siam Country Club.

 

Then they sent them to the media and posted them online.

 

And added the sarcastic comments: "We shall be able to enjoy the fruit of the trees long before the soi is finished".

 

Sophon Cable reported that the ironic gesture was a result of years of frustrations of locals in the area whose lives have been blighted and whose businesses have suffered as the pipe laying project has dragged on.

 

Sophon reported that the authorities soon removed the banana trees.

 

Source: Sophon Cable

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-08-17

[Destiny1990]

If they place an ticket booth then  it can become a safari park.

[Dobredin Ghusputin]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

came up with an unusual way to shame the local authorities

 

Because ladyboys bathing in potholes is so 2016.

[yellowboat]

At least, they have a sense of humor, how refreshing.  Thailand takes itself far to serious today. 

[DoctorG]

Still not getting their road fixed though.

[colinneil]

Problem is there is no money left to finish the road ass it has all been skimmed off by the local officials.

[johnnybgood]

They should be growing cajones........... not bananas. 

[BkkLifeA]

be careful what you wish for

Edited August 18, 2017 by BkkLifeA

[USPatriot]

I call Soi siam country club lunar lane. Its like driving on the moon.

[gk10002000]

I assume the LPGA women golf tournament will be in that area in February.  Do they use that road to get in and out of the club?

[YetAnother]

On 8/18/2017 at 6:17 AM, colinneil said:

Problem is there is no money left to finish the road ass it has all been skimmed off by the local officials.

corrupt officials want to get as much money flowing as fast as possible as it maximizes their opportunities