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Campaign Spotlight: J. Walter Thompson taps Thailand’s national sport to combat domestic abuse

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BANGKOK – J. Walter Thompson Bangkok teamed with Thailand’s Men and Women Progressive Movement Foundation and X Siam Boxing Stadium to raise awareness that the country, sadly, ranks #2 in the world when it comes to domestic violence.

During a live televised Muay Thai fight, fans were given a sobering reminder of the reality of violence against women when the glamorous Ring Girl was replaced by a real domestic abuse victim – made up to resemble her horrific actual injuries. Instead of displaying the round number, her sign simply said, ‘Home is not a Boxing Ring’ #PickYourFight.

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Thousands of kickboxing fans at X Siam Boxing Stadium, one of Thailand’s most traditional rings, were stunned into silence before applauding the victim for her bravery. The stunt, and an emotional interview with the victim, were broadcast to millions at home via live TV. Her image went viral on social media, and people were encouraged to post selfies of themselves holding the same ‘Home is not a boxing ring’ sign, using the hashtag #PickYourFight.

The campaign coincided with the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, on November 25th.

Campaign Credits:

J. Walter Thompson Bangkok

Chief Creative Officer João Braga

Creative Director Thasorn Boonyanate

Associate Creative Director Arayanan Markchoo

Art director Wachira Kanjanawadeekul

Copywriter Pimchanok Chuenkamolpun

Brand Team Leader Supannapa traitonwon

Client services Director Nutthapong Wannakovit

Group Account Director Nuttawut Boonpan

Account Manager Manita Kaewsomnuk

Production Director Jiroj Mechoojit

Producer Jiraporn Channawach

 

Verve Bangkok (PR)

Managing Director Chanapatt Chindasanguan

Business Group Director Saruttaya Mahanavarani

PR Supervisor Lersant Wisedsinthop

Business Director Pornchanan Yamarat

Media Relations Director Wongchan Tangsongsak

Media Relations Manager Arunrat Permwanichakul

Influencer Relations Pattira Uttaranakorn

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Klack Films (Production House)

Director Kittanai Tang

Director of photography Kittipat Tachatararak

Editor Ittiwat poobandit

Art director Supparerk chattanachotikul

Makeup artist Naruedom Putipan

Assistant director Peerapat kumsarirak

Production manager Soraya Chiewchanchai

Costume stylist Piyamon Khasom

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