Sexy Dancers paid to draw political crowds...

This is hilarious!

"Scantily clad dancers were hired to spice up a political rally ahead of Thailand's weekend general election, prompting the Election Commission to declare Wednesday that "sexy shows" are inappropriate campaign events.

Five dancers dressed in bikini tops, hot pants and stilettos gyrated on a stage, as loud music blared between speakers.

"We wanted something exciting to draw people to the event," said Chavalit Bunyeun, head of the commission's provincial office, which organized the event. He noted that the plan didn't really work: "Even though we had dancing girls, there were less than 100 people who came to hear the candidates."

Complete article here. Photos from The Nation weblog

It was so amusing to watch this on the news that I tried to find the video clip of it but alas could not, but the photos give you a hint! Gyration of the nation!