THE BATHTUB KING / 52' / HD /
Directed by Pierre Peyrot & Gerhard Jören, Produced by Mondopop
In Thailand it seems, the area between what is legal and what is not is often grey. In few cases can this be seen to be more so, than in that of Chuwit Kamolvisit. A controversial Thai politician who was once the country's biggest massage parlour owner, Chuwit paints a curious character, whose life has been a colourful as the girls within his massage kingdom.
When he ordered the demolition of shops and bars to develop a plot of land belongning to him, under dubious circumstances, he was promtly arrested. Released a month later, he angrily released details of all the bribes he had paid to over 150 high ranking police officials, many of whom were suspended. Far fromputting him in danger, the admission sent the public wild with enthusiasm, prompting him to form his own political party, on an anti-corruption platform...
Chuwit still controls six luxurious massage parlours however, and in July 2011 won four seats in the House of Representatives with his newly names 'Love Thailand' party. Directors Peyrot and Jören have won his trust and have been given exclusive access. The Bathtub King is on the campaign trail once again, and through him, it is probable that you will never have see a Thailand quite like this.
Currently in development, with preliminary material shot.
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