Thai men rush to test condoms

BANGKOK – Some 1 000 amorous Thais have applied for 500 positions to volunteer to test condoms for customer satisfaction, a firm said yesterday, as part of a campaign promoting safe sex.

“We are surprised to see huge interest in our campaign with almost 1 000 applicants wanting to take part,” said an official at a Thai marketing firm for condom-maker Durex. The campaign was part of Durex’s efforts to promote safe sex as well as giving Thais “an outstanding opportunity to enjoy their favourite pastime”, Durex said in a statement.Condom volunteers must be Thais aged over 20 years old, it said, adding that “no educational qualifications are necessary”.Nampa-AFPThe campaign was part of Durex’s efforts to promote safe sex as well as giving Thais “an outstanding opportunity to enjoy their favourite pastime”, Durex said in a statement.Condom volunteers must be Thais aged over 20 years old, it said, adding that “no educational qualifications are necessary”.Nampa-AFP

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