The Japanese animation character "Hello Kitty" has found a new job in the Thai police department. Policemen who break or bend the rules in Thailand will be required to dress in a pink "Hello Kitty" suit.
Pongpat Chayaphan, the chief of the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok, who instituted the new humiliation a couple of days said : "Simple warnings no longer work". And he added : "This new twist is expected to make them feel guilt and shame and prevent them from repeating the offense, no matter how minor. Kitty is a cute icon for young girls. It's not something macho police officers want covering their biceps".
If the "Hello Kitty" punishment doesn't work, a panel comprising 18 warrant officers will decide on an appropriate punishment, which could be standing guard, or detention.
The cartoon character Hello Kitty was first created by Japanese company Sanrio in 1974.
The lovely cat has been popular for years with children and young women.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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