Whoever thought purchasing a car could help you amass a barnyard? In the province of Yala, Abidin Dulkanon, the astute owner of Bangmod Used Car, has proverbially thrown in the kitchen sink – and a cow – alongside the business of selling automobiles. Yes, you read that right. In a bid to celebrate the joyous Hari Raya Eid al-Adha festival, any lucky customer who drives off with a car could potentially have a moo-ving companion vying for space in the back seat.
This unique promotion, aptly named “Buy a Car, Get a Cow,” is now a tradition, delighting locals in Mueang district, Yala province for the second year in a row. The brains behind the operation, Abidin, believes that merging the fun of car shopping with a nod to the cultural ritual of Qurbani is a win-win for the community. And who wouldn’t want a horned friend that doesn’t complain about your choice of radio station?
The star of last year’s show, Abdulkareem Sameoh from Khlong Maning subdistrict, Mueang district, Pattani province, surely didn’t need to beef up his happiness when he emerged victorious in May’s lottery-like draw, coinciding beautifully with the festival on June 7. Picture banners flapping in the wind, a crowd buzzing like a beehive, and Abdulkareem clutching keys not only to a car but to his new bovine best friend. His swift investment of 700,000 baht (roughly US$21,450), with a miraculously low down payment of just 129 baht (about US$4), was rewarded handsomely.
Humbly elated, Abdulkareem expressed his surprise at owning such a grand prize. “I only had the car for a month, and now a cow!” he chuckled. But it’s not just the comedic juxtaposition that should draw attention. His thoughtful plans to use the cow for Qurbani underline a deeper tale of community support and altruism. He intends to distribute the meat to the less fortunate, a gesture both heartwarming and inspiring, as reported by KhaoSod.
While Yala’s cow-infused car sales make for a delightful story, elsewhere in Thailand, luck was being sprinkled in a different form. A national lottery draw on June 1 saw two individuals ridden by fortune’s favor, showered with a total of 78 million baht. A man from Chiang Rai and a resident of Sakhon Nakhon celebrated their financial windfall, holding stash tickets matching the winning first prize number: 559352.
Nan from Chiang Rai was the talk of the town, clutching nine tickets worth a staggering 54 million baht (approximately US$1.64 million). Meanwhile, May from Sakhon Nakhon basked in the glow of 24 million baht riches (around US$730,150). Even Phanawat Nakvisut from Lottery Plus couldn’t resist giving a congratulatory nudge, acknowledging their life-altering fortunes.
From Yala to Chiang Rai, there’s no denying Thailand’s knack for brewing intriguing tales of luck, be they in the form of crypto-cows or paper-bound millions. While we may not all get the chance to herd cattle by buying a ride or stumble upon a windfall, these stories indeed shed light on the variety of ways fortune tiptoes into people’s lives, reminding us that serendipity doesn’t just knock – sometimes, it moos.
Buying a car and getting a cow? Seems like a bizarre proposition, but I guess it’s a fun way to celebrate a festival.
Free cow with the car sounds like a heck of a deal! Wonder what’s the MPG when your companion chews cud.
True, that would be quite the sight at a drive-thru!
This is just a gimmick to sell more cars. You couldn’t pay me enough to add a cow to my garage.
Maybe it’s a gimmick, but it’s also an innovative cultural nod and support for local farmers.
I’d take a cow over a car any day. At least the cow provides milk!
I’m all for creative marketing, but how do you even transport a cow? Is there a special cow trailer in the package?
Ha, maybe they give out cow roof racks? But seriously, this seems more like a publicity stunt than anything practical.
Exactly. I mean, it’s a fun idea but not sure how it works logistically!
This promotion is an interesting reflection of cultural fusion and economic tactics. Incentivizing sales while honoring traditions is truly a nuanced strategy.
WOW, big words. It’s just a joke to sell cars, dude. Chill.
I think it’s a charming way to tie in traditional values with modern commerce. Who wouldn’t love both a car and a cow?
But what if you’re a city dweller with no land? A car is great but no grass for the cow to munch on.
True, but maybe they have an opt-out option for the cow.
Perhaps it’s time other countries adopt similar promotions. Who knows, ‘Buy a house, get a goat’ might just be the next big thing!
I wonder how Abdulkareem’s cow is doing now. Even better, what did he name the cow?
Back in my day, we didn’t need cars, we had ox carts! But hey, modern days, modern ways.
I guess it’s a full circle moment then, huh? Now you can get an ox—a cow—for a car!
Can’t believe people are falling for this. Seems impractical to me. Just stick to giving a big discount!
A cow-free car sale might lack the buzz. Sometimes, the quirkiness is half the fun!
From a financial perspective, value-added promotions can spike immediate sales, heightening short-term revenues. But long-term viability? Questionable.
Pairing agricultural assets with automotive goods is an innovative way to encourage sustainable practices. Car emissions could use a little green companion.
Everyone’s talking about the cows. What if they’re secretly plotting a car liberation struggle?
Haha, bovine rebellion! Definitely a plot twist worth considering.
Considering the environmental impact, maybe car sales should come with a donation towards green fields instead.
That’s a thoughtful suggestion; it might reduce our carbon hoofprint!
If only we could take both prizes on a road trip. Touring Thailand with a cow would be epic!
Someday, I hope my car purchase comes with matching rocket boots. Who needs cows?