The English idiom goes "Don't judge a book by its cover" but I'll say "Let's judge candidates running for Bangkok governor by how they put up their posters". It's a mouthful but I think it's a legitimate point to ponder.
It's only fair too since we recently learned that we have 25 candidates who are eyeing the position and their posters have already, and in most cases uglily, sprung up on the streets.
It's a painful fact that Bangkokians don't already have any claims on their sidewalks. They have to brace themselves for many obstacles while trying to navigate a sidewalk (or lack thereof). The sidewalk is often so narrow that only one person can walk on it at any given time and the already limited space is also often occupied by utility poles, stray dogs, occasional motorcycles, loose wires that may catch you by the neck, piles of garbage and more. Heck, sometimes you're better off walking on the road! Not to mention, you'll have to also be mindful of loose bricks, which may cause a sprained ankle or a spray of dirty water if you step on them.
