Hot Pink Hello Kitty Armbands for Poor Performing Thai Police

Hello Kitty is NOT going to like this.

When a Thai policeman messes up, breaks a rule, s/he will be forced to wear a hot pink Hello Kitty armband – the Japanese icon of shame – as mark of shame.

Officer – You were going to fast.

Driver – Uh, why do you have that hot pink Hello Kitty armband on?

Officer – I was late for work and got pulled over for speeding.

Driver – And you are giving me a ticket because of why?

The chief of Crime Supression Division, and this IS his real name – Pongpat, says that making the officers feel guilt and shame

will be more effective than just warning them.

But, what about if they like Hello Kitty?

Little girl – Daddy? Can you break a rule for me today and bring home a Hello Kitty armband?

Officer – Sure, sweety. I think I'll call Pongpat a dingbat. That'll do it.

Sanrio's Hello Kitty on their arms is expected to prevent the macho police from more serious offenses – abuse of power and mistreatment of the public.

I am sure that the public will find great confidence in the guy with a gun in one hand and a Hot Pink Hello Kitty smile around the bend at his elbow.

How do you think police should be disciplined?