AUSTRALIA’S supply of nice new Hiluxes could be in peril. But the reason is not one you might expect.
Toyota makes a lot of its Hiluxes in Thailand and they are not alone. In fact, Thailand’s car industry has rapidly become huge. It is the second biggest source for vehicles sold in Australia, only just behind Japan.
All those highly reliable cars — and Australia’s other trade with Thailand — might be at risk following the recent death of King.
The old king had been on the throne for over 70 years when he died. He was universally loved and had a calming influence on the country. His son, however, is world famous for making his pet poodle the commander of the Thai Air Force.
Foo Foo’s official role as Air Chief Marshall (Foo Foo is the poodle) was revealed via Wikileaks in 2011. This is a quote from a secret cable sent by the US ambassador:
“Foo Foo was present at the event, dressed in formal evening attire complete with paw mitts, and at one point during the band’s second number, he jumped up onto the head table and began lapping from the guests’ waterglasses, including my own. The Air Chief Marshal’s antics drew the full attention of the 600-plus audience members, and remains the talk of the town to this day.”
The Crown Prince recently moved on from his third wife and he lives in Germany for some of the year, where his mistress is a former flight attendant.
He was seen in Germany recently wearing a crop top and fake tattoos.