Thais feel “P’ Bird” is the most well-behaved celebrity, Thai female actresses should cover themselves more, and Thai lakorn needs much improvement, according to the recent poll.
Polled for their opinions under the topic “Roles of Celebrities and Lakorn in the Society,” many Thais agree lakorn is too preoccupied with women fighting each other over a man, according to results revealed today by Bangkok University Center of Research’s Bangkok Poll.
According to the poll, 94 percent of participants agree the most tired trope of lakorn is dramatic love triangles that end up in a fight while 74 percent feel the soaps still reflect Thai customs and traditions.
Even though the poll didn’t go further to explain what these traditions are, we would guess it’s the attachment and deference of people to their parents and no premarital sex, which seems out-of-date but harmless.
More than a half said they would want their lakorn to include more information about Thai history and 51 percent suggest comedy is always a win.
In addition to lakorn, the poll asked how people view Thai celebrities in the media.
Good or bad, 84 percent agreed celebrities are primary role models of young people.
But much of their opinion was negative.
Over 79 percent said actresses set bad examples in their choice of clothing (too provocative) and 53 percent said they inspire teens to seek online attention by advertising themselves on social media.
But who are the best behaved celebrities of all? The most mentioned name was
Thongchai “Bird” McIntyre, the 55-year-old legendary singer, known for his hits “Fan Ja” and being the first Thai artist to be nominated for “World Best Male Artist” in the World Music Awards last month.
Bird’s hit “Fan Ja”
