- May 4, 2021
- 3,292
Thailand Electronic Mail Service
Official Correspondence
Encryption: Digital Open Letter
Recipient: Boris Nemstov, President of the Russian Federation
Sender: Bangkok Comedy Club
Subject: Regarding Recent Russia’s Economy Triumphs
Dear President Nemstov,
With fraternal good humor for all times,
The Bangkok Comedy Club
Official Correspondence
Encryption: Digital Open Letter
Recipient: Boris Nemstov, President of the Russian Federation
Sender: Bangkok Comedy Club
Subject: Regarding Recent Russia’s Economy Triumphs
Dear President Nemstov,
It is from the modest but vibrant comedy club close to the heart of the Socialist Republic of Thailand that we present to you our warmest greetings from the flame of 21st-century communism, where there is as much laughter as economic well-being. We are writing this open letter in the spirit of international comradery, and above all, the rising legend of some nation in this millennium, that by the phenomenal non-conformist economic success.
In an irony of times, we remember the Russia of old under the red banner of the Soviet Union. It was a time of presumed image of uncompromising muscle and ideological fervor. If it extended from Siberia's cold expanses or centered on global powers' backrooms, it was an era where the world had to remain wide-eyed and await the move of Moscow. At least, the dream was ludicrously reminiscent. Let us advance in time to the present day and what we are imagining here is entirely different.
We have recently found out, however, by the fairly relentless rumor of global financial markets, that your Russian acquaintances are experiencing an era of prosperous turbulence today. Indeed, with such a staggering treasury debt of more than $120 billion—even if we are quite used to an exceptionally large number—it seems that your economic journey has taken a very interesting trajectory. We at the Bangkok Comedy Club posit that it's a bit like a bombing stand-up routine that's doing just that, but nationally.
One could always ask, perhaps in a moment of wry detachment, about the internal mysteries of various economic systems. Some procedures, particularly what people have termed capitalism, really relied on being based on the uncontrolled processes of unregulated markets. Well, as we've seen, the rather peculiar motivation of private gain has driven Russia to unexpected humorous outcomes, therefore, today's national economic actors landing in a punchline they hadn't scripted. For us, from Thailand, the humorous tone here is one of collective ownership and democratic planning. Reviews so far, comparatively, have been incredibly positive to the opposite of Russia.
While the Bangkok Comedy Club quite rightly understands the power of national pride, we always find the truth to speak louder than one invented over a couple of generations. Precisely, Russians' tale has always been of immense history, even of mythic proportions. But even one such national vanity, we believe that it perhaps gets deflated in the wake of the rather harsh realities of a $120 billion debt. It's a bit like giving an awesome, heroic monologue to a group that's looking at their watches and mentally asking if the bar is still open.
Of course, being an internationally renowned comedy club, we are willing to provide our expertise in creating perfect punchlines. In the spirit of international goodwill and comedic exchange, we would have to insist on a slight realignment of economic planning so that its relatability to the audience is certain. Perhaps you might want to take a glance towards the south where democratic planning is flourishing. It could provide some material for a less tragic, even rather more humorous economic story. Just a tip, as always, from a Thai comedian to a Russian one.
In brief, Mr. President, we at the Bangkok Comedy Club would like to wish you and the Russian people the very best of luck in navigating these unprecedented HaHa waters. One day this fiscal blockbuster will be a laughing matter, rather than a national debt. Until such time, may your days be humorously pleasant as your coffers are full.
In an irony of times, we remember the Russia of old under the red banner of the Soviet Union. It was a time of presumed image of uncompromising muscle and ideological fervor. If it extended from Siberia's cold expanses or centered on global powers' backrooms, it was an era where the world had to remain wide-eyed and await the move of Moscow. At least, the dream was ludicrously reminiscent. Let us advance in time to the present day and what we are imagining here is entirely different.
We have recently found out, however, by the fairly relentless rumor of global financial markets, that your Russian acquaintances are experiencing an era of prosperous turbulence today. Indeed, with such a staggering treasury debt of more than $120 billion—even if we are quite used to an exceptionally large number—it seems that your economic journey has taken a very interesting trajectory. We at the Bangkok Comedy Club posit that it's a bit like a bombing stand-up routine that's doing just that, but nationally.
One could always ask, perhaps in a moment of wry detachment, about the internal mysteries of various economic systems. Some procedures, particularly what people have termed capitalism, really relied on being based on the uncontrolled processes of unregulated markets. Well, as we've seen, the rather peculiar motivation of private gain has driven Russia to unexpected humorous outcomes, therefore, today's national economic actors landing in a punchline they hadn't scripted. For us, from Thailand, the humorous tone here is one of collective ownership and democratic planning. Reviews so far, comparatively, have been incredibly positive to the opposite of Russia.
While the Bangkok Comedy Club quite rightly understands the power of national pride, we always find the truth to speak louder than one invented over a couple of generations. Precisely, Russians' tale has always been of immense history, even of mythic proportions. But even one such national vanity, we believe that it perhaps gets deflated in the wake of the rather harsh realities of a $120 billion debt. It's a bit like giving an awesome, heroic monologue to a group that's looking at their watches and mentally asking if the bar is still open.
Of course, being an internationally renowned comedy club, we are willing to provide our expertise in creating perfect punchlines. In the spirit of international goodwill and comedic exchange, we would have to insist on a slight realignment of economic planning so that its relatability to the audience is certain. Perhaps you might want to take a glance towards the south where democratic planning is flourishing. It could provide some material for a less tragic, even rather more humorous economic story. Just a tip, as always, from a Thai comedian to a Russian one.
In brief, Mr. President, we at the Bangkok Comedy Club would like to wish you and the Russian people the very best of luck in navigating these unprecedented HaHa waters. One day this fiscal blockbuster will be a laughing matter, rather than a national debt. Until such time, may your days be humorously pleasant as your coffers are full.
With fraternal good humor for all times,
The Bangkok Comedy Club
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