Is this considered offensive?

[Seducedbytheseas]

We have a crazy old guy down the street that has posted a sign where our kids can see. Our neighbors and friends think it is vulgar and some Thais think it is offensive to the Thai King, kingdom, and country. This signage is placed in his backyard facing the Thai flags for king and country. Our Thai friends asked to report him and we told our neighbor who gladly accepted to make a report. The police told him that it was not offending anyone personally, so nothing they can do. We think it was a pretty pathetic answer. Any thoughts?

[Gumballl]

Yes, it is offensive. But does it not qualify as "free speech"?

[CharlieH]

I would also say it was offensive and I am sure Thai netizens and Thai media would say the same especially in such proxomity to the flag and the "coronation" due to happen shortly.

[orchis]

especially since it is placed above the flags

[sipi]

Maybe he hates bananas. 

[Puchaiyank]

Signs like this are not good for general population consumption...otherwise it is a bit of dark humor...made me smile!

[richard_smith237]

Its deliberately offensive in any country, regardless of the flags and where the sign is in position relative to the flags. 

 

It should be taken down...  If the police are not going to take action then take action. 

 

Paint bomb it... 

[NanLaew]

Looks like he lives in a shoebox. Feel sorry for him or just leave him be.

[Kwasaki]

3 hours ago, Seducedbytheseas said:

Our Thai friends asked to report him and we told our neighbor who gladly accepted to make a report.

If the police won't do anything let the Thais worry about it, is his place rented or bought. ?

[geoffbezoz]

2 hours ago, sipi said:

Maybe he hates bananas. 

or else its his response to the thread on TV about having sex with ladboys ?

[simple1]

13 hours ago, Gumballl said:

Yes, it is offensive. But does it not qualify as "free speech"?

Free speech in Thailand - LOL

[PatOngo]

Interesting that it's written in English, now who would that be aimed at?

[ozmeldo]

We all have our moments but my question for him is why does he live here?

[mike787]

There are worse things that are offensive in Thailand and the world.  I see it as art.  And freedom of speech. Couldn't care less.   

[CharlieH]

A number of off topic posts removed.

[Berkshire]

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Interesting that it's written in English, now who would that be aimed at?

The OP didn't say, but I would assume the old guy is a farang.  Did the OP ever ask the guy who that sign was directed at or the guy's motivation?  Maybe he's an American and just communicating to the US President.  (joking)

[1FinickyOne]

2 hours ago, mike787 said:

I see it as art.

And how would you explain that to young children? Or wouldn't it be more considerate of others less artistic if you didn't have to have your young children see this... ?

[Psimbo]

Interesting that the Op has chosen not to continue with input since his original post- smells like trolling to me (or HE's the crazy old man!).

[toofarnorth]

I would think more likely a Thai.  Any ferlung showing this is really taking a chance.  Last week I was getting a service done on my Forza at GWH when a radioactive green one went past and in 2" high letters was written  on the side  ' NO <deleted> , NO RIDE '   I don't think this was a Honda quote. Oh and replace the** with uc.

[Seducedbytheseas]

The guy is a farang and the sign was apparently aimed at neighbors who have had many issues with him. The post was meant to get an opinion on whether the sign is offensive (to neighbors with children, the flags of Thailand and Kingdom, etc.). We have signed a petition several months ago to get him to take the sign down (yes, there are more signs in front and in back of his home) after he refused our requests to take them down. Since the police did nothing, we thought about the offensiveness of the sign positioned directly in front of the Thai flags. Surely, if the right people who monitor the Thai Penal Code Laws saw this, they may have something to say. A visiting Thai friend from Bangkok saw this sign and prompted the neighbor to report it.

[transam]

Seems the bloke is crackers....

If he wrote that on this forum he would be history..????

[RobMuir]

5 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Interesting that it's written in English, now who would that be aimed at?

 

The English? 

[sanemax]

15 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

Signs like this are not good for general population consumption...otherwise it is a bit of dark humor...made me smile!

There is in humor in that sign 

[sanemax]

3 minutes ago, RobMuir said:

 

The English? 

That may be the case if only English people spoke English 

[Berkshire]

2 hours ago, Seducedbytheseas said:

The guy is a farang and the sign was apparently aimed at neighbors who have had many issues with him. The post was meant to get an opinion on whether the sign is offensive (to neighbors with children, the flags of Thailand and Kingdom, etc.). We have signed a petition several months ago to get him to take the sign down (yes, there are more signs in front and in back of his home) after he refused our requests to take them down. Since the police did nothing, we thought about the offensiveness of the sign positioned directly in front of the Thai flags. Surely, if the right people who monitor the Thai Penal Code Laws saw this, they may have something to say. A visiting Thai friend from Bangkok saw this sign and prompted the neighbor to report it.

Thanks for the clarification.  Regarding whether it's offensive, I believe a sign in a foreign language may not have the same impact as one written in the local language.  Imagine a vulgar sign in Chinese posted on someone's house in America.  Most people would have no idea and even if told, would probably shrug their shoulders.  I suppose if he's living in a gated community, he would have to abide by certain community rules/standards.  Then it would be up to the community to ensure he complies....not really a law enforcement thing. 

[champers]

The OP says the old guy is crazy. If that is truly the case, he requires professional help rather than having the pot stirred to vilify him. Who knows where that can lead?

[Katipo]

The hospital in your area must overrun with people suffering from offendediitis. I wish them all the best, and hope they recover soon. I know how mentally and physically debilitating being offended can be for some people.

[jvs]

I have seen t shirts displaying the same.

Have seen t shirts displaying worse,there is a shop at chattuchak

market that has the same sign.

If the old guy does nothing else i would just leave him be.

Someone said something about explaining this to children,i bet they have seen or will see a lot more offensive stuff in their live time.

Like the Eagles said,'get over it!

 

[Golden Triangle]

It's no more offensive than the dumb ass rude T shirts you see the Thais wearing everyday as they wander around. 

 

 

[holy cow cm]

Why? Should he have said BUTT?