Homeowner Forced to Remove Decorative Buddha Heads After Village Uproar

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Homeowner Forced to Remove Decorative Buddha Heads After Village Uproar

CityNews

 

 

CityNews – A foreign man and his wife were ordered to remove decorative Buddha heads that surrounded their property after locals were outraged that the image was being used inappropriately, asking the local headman and police for help.

 

A house in Ban Phae Khwang, Hang Dong caused outcry among locals after the exterior wall was decorated with many images of the Buddha’s head. The village headman was contacted and together with the police and the army, paid an unannounced visit to the home in order to issue a demand to remove the Buddha heads from display.

 

Full Story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/homeowner-forced-to-remove-decorative-buddha-heads-after-village-uproar/

 

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[BKKBrit]

Proof that money doesn't buy taste. 

[Thailand]

"The village headman was contacted and together with the police and the army, paid an unannounced visit to the home in order to issue a demand to remove the Buddha heads from display."

 

 And the police needed military back up?  

[johng]

Yes replace them with "swastikas" then no plom plem !

[bristolgeoff]

not like it is over the top,it is a country of buddist people.the house owner choice.

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Topic running here: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1004253-couple-agrees-to-remove-buddha-images-from-fence-at-their-chiang-mai-house/