Panda Arena badminton court stokes controversy with MFP colour-coded promotions and political bans

Panda Arena badminton court, situated in the northern Uttaradit province, sparked controversy by offering a promotion to anyone wearing an orange shirt, in support of the Move Forward Party (MFP). The Panda Arena made known that those wearing orange can play on the courts for free for two hours. Interestingly, it has cautioned against wearing red shirts, expressing disgust at the colour.

This move indicates an expression of disdain towards certain political views. Earlier, Panda Arena had declared an outright ban on members of Parliament, the Election Commission, and their children from using their services.

Panda Arena has, moreover, reiterated its stand, reported KhaoSod.

“MPs and assistant MPs who support Pita, including senators who help Pita to be prime minister, our field is open for you to play badminton for free for the rest of your life. I’m very happy to help you before Thailand gets lost even more.”

Recently, Panda Arena posted a promotion aimed at customers in orange and red shirts, stating…

“Today’s promo, any groups wearing orange shirts to play, the admin will let you play for free for two hours straight. Please don’t wear red shirts, starting to get disgusted.”

The court extended the post later on by curiously adding…

“Looking at the political news these days, the body wants to fight. Playing badminton? No, but it’s tear gas.”

Reposting their previous prohibition of MPs and the Election Commission from using its services, they added a fresh caption…

“For die hard Pheu Thai FC, we aren’t that different but I am glad to see your true colour and you see why you lose an election to Move Forward.”

The MFP received a boost yesterday from the Thai Ombudsman who declared that Parliament‘s rejection of Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination as a prime ministerial candidate was unconstitutional. As a result, the case will be forwarded to the Constitutional Court for further review.

This request followed a solution passed by the Parliament Assembly, which blocked Pita’s bid to become PM. The Ombudsman believes that this resolution contradicts the constitution of Thailand. To read more click HERE.