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Topless Dancing at Songkran Spurs Cultural Image Controversy
Picture courtesy of อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ Facebook A recent incident in Nakhon Ratchasima has ignited a debate over cultural values during Thailand's Songkran festival. On the festival's final day, April 15th, a video surfaced showing a transgender woman dancing topless at the bustling Tek Ha intersection, sparking widespread online criticism for allegedly damaging the country's cultural image. Songkran, known for water fights and joyous celebrations, is a time when locals and tourists alike fill the streets, often dancing and engaging in revelry. This year, celebrations included vibrant gatherings, with individuals dancing on pickup trucks and setting up impromptu sound systems to entertain the masses. However, the festive atmosphere turned controversial when a Facebook post from กลุ่มข่าวคนโคราชบ้านเอ็ง showcased the woman disrobing, surrounded by a group of men. The video's viral spread prompted concerns and debates across social media platforms. Critics argue that this behaviour during a cultural festival detracts from Thailand's rich heritage. Many voiced their discontent, emphasising that respect for traditional values should be maintained even in celebration. This incident has reignited discussions about balancing modern expressions and cultural preservation within Thailand's festive scenes, reported The Thaiger. -- 2025-04-16 -
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China tells airlines to suspend Boeing jet deliveries
What one also has to understand is that the true trade imbalance between China-US is not nearly as lopsided as it may seem. 1. Americans buy a lot of Chinese products, made in China, but directed by American companies. Such as iphones, Nikes, Disney toys, etc. A pair of Nikes at 20 USD factory price gets sold for 200 USD at retail in the US. Americans make the big profits, China is used for cheap labor. An iphone might have a factory price of 700 USD, and it's recorded as a 700 USD export from China to the US. But many of the components inside the iphone aren't made in China. 2. Americans don't really buy high end Chinese branded products from companies such as BYD, GWM, Geely (EVs), or Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo (phones and electronics), or Lining, Erke, Anta (shoes and clothing). This is where the real money and value is in Chinese exports, but by and large Americans don't them for a variety of reasons (mostly because they have been blocked by the American government on "national security" grounds). 3. America runs a trade surplus on services with China, as they do with many countries. 4. There are quite a few American companies that operate inside China at the retail level. Think McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Starbucks, Walmart, etc. Comparatively very few Chinese companies sell at the retail level in America. One report estimates the annual revenue from these American companies at 600 billion USD, while the Chinese counterparts take in 65 billion USD. -
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Not Approved Because I'm Not High So
Just to add... When we are "out and about" and we meet other Thai women, Thai couples or mixed couples, one of the 1st questions asked of the wife by the woman in Thai language is, "How much does he 'pay' you." Sorts makes you wonder....... -
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Palestinian Columbia Protester Detained by ICE During Citizenship Appointment
Did you feel that way when they imprisoned the Jan. 6th people ? -
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Foreign Tourist Assaults Bar Staff & Women in Pattaya Soi 6, Knocked Down in Viral Brawl
To whom are you making your formal complaint? -
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Palestinian Columbia Protester Detained by ICE During Citizenship Appointment
Can you not remember when it was previously posted in other threads ? I can still remember when it was previously posted on these forums , look again in those threads to refresh your memory
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