In Thailand everything stops for the national anthem, which is played twice daily - at 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The anthem is played on loudspeakers in train stations, parks and office buildings and most people stop what they're doing - except motorists.

A group of retired and active duty generals, who are part of the army-appointed parliament, are seeking to boost patriotism by ruling that motorists should also stop what they're doing, that is, driving. In support of the bill, which is designed to "preserve tradition and instill patriotism," retired General and NLA member Pricha Rochanasena is quoted as saying, "The national anthem lasts only one minute and eight seconds, so why can't motorists stop their cars for the sake of the country?"

They really haven't thought this one through, have they.

Reuters