For weeks, millions of Thais have been eagerly turning on their TVs to tune into a real-life soap opera sex scandal and dropping X-rated details into their chat-chit while ignoring the uglier side of life in this troubled kingdom.
Thailand might be struggling with the dangerous consequences of a military coup, bloody insurrection, deadly bombing spree and other mayhem in Bangkok, but most popular opinions you'll hear these days are all about "Annie" and "Film."
These two superstars -- Rungnapa "Annie" Brook and Rattapoom "Film" Tokongsub -- have been gobbling up the media and minds of Thailand since September in a seemingly never-ending sleazy saga involving whether or not Film is indeed the father of Annie's son, as she claims.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Celebrity sex scandal a welcome distraction for Thais
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