Staff Reporters
Apr 13, 2012

KFC Thailand apologises for earthquake-related comment

BANGKOK - KFC Thailand has apologised for its ‘inappropriate’ Facebook message that urged fans to rush home during this week’s tsunami scare and order a KFC.

KFC Thailand apologises for 'inappropriate' Facebook message
KFC Thailand apologises for 'inappropriate' Facebook message

Shortly after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia on Wednesday triggering concerns of a repeat of the devastating 2004 tsunami, KFC Thailand posted a Facebook message encouraging fans to pick up a takeaway.

“Let’s hurry home and follow the earthquake news. And don’t forget to order you favourite KFC menu,” it reportedly said.

The message provoked a slew of angry comments prompting KFC to remove the post and replace it with an apology.

It reportedly said, “The KFC Thailand fanpage team would like to apologise for an inappropriate post relating to the disaster.”

However, the Facebook message has already received widespread attention, with a slew of international news websites covering the incident.

 

 

Related Articles

Just Published

20 hours ago

Documentary on McCann copywriter Ilon Specht makes ...

Specht is behind the iconic L’Oréal slogan, ‘Because I’m Worth It’ created during the ‘Mad Men’ era.

20 hours ago

Why it's a great time to be an indie right now

Brands are searching for faster, nimble agencies that really understand the nuances of cultural behaviour.

20 hours ago

Publicis scoops Coca-Cola media in North America

WPP has lost the account after a closed review.

21 hours ago

A tale of two holding companies: WPP and Publicis

WPP’s loss of the Coca-Cola North America media biz to Publicis is a wake-up call for the former to beef up its media capabilities.