snoop1130 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Buddhist ‘protectors’ drop charges against student artist By Khanathit Srihirundaj The Nation File photo A group calling themselves “Chao Phut Phalang Phaendin” (Buddhists who are the power of the land) on Monday dropped their police complaint against a fourth-year university student for depicting Buddha as an Ultraman superhero in four paintings that were on display at a Nakhon Ratchasima shopping mall early this month. Jaroon Wannakasinanon and lawyer Pongnarin Amornrattana led the group to meet Crime Suppression Division deputy inspector Pol Captain Sunthorn Thongmanee to drop the September 11 complaint. The group had filed the complaint of alleged insult to the religion against the student, as well as Terminal 21 Korat mall executive Papichaya Na Nakhonphanom who organised the exhibition, national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and well-known lawyer Decha Kittiwithiyanan – the latter two having publicly supported the student. Jaroon said that his group had suspicions that the controversial paintings might carry secret codes and so believed an ill-intentioned gang of people was behind them while the student, the mall executive, the national artist and the famous lawyer were just victims – tools being used by the gang. He said the group urged police to check information regarding the paintings and had filed a police complaint against at least two people, whom he declined to name in order for police to be able to conduct inquiries on various matters including whether the art violated Ultraman copyrights. Jaroon said police would conduct an inquiry into the two to see if they were involved in wrongdoing. He said the group would continue its role as the self-declared protectors of the religion, so as to prevent the proliferation of works claimed to be creative art but containing Buddha images doctored with animals. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30376259 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-09-16 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 even having 3, no, 4 main weapons... - the Inquisition backs away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: He said the group urged police to check information regarding the paintings and had filed a police complaint against at least two people, whom he declined to name in order for police to be able to conduct inquiries on various matters including whether the art violated Ultraman copyrights Why does declining to name them affect how the police conduct their enquiries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Jaroon said that his group had suspicions that the controversial paintings might carry secret codes... I thought high strength skunk ganga wasn't yet legally-available in Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Jaroon said that his group had suspicions that the controversial paintings might carry secret codes and so believed an ill-intentioned gang of people was behind them while listening to Led Zep albums played backwards at 78 for further instructions .. Blimey this is hardcore puritan stuff .. what next the ducking stool for the defilers .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: listening to Led Zep albums played backwards at 78 for further instructions .. Blimey this is hardcore puritan stuff .. what next the ducking stool for the defilers .. We have found a witch - may we burn her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Justgrazing Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, bluesofa said: We have found a witch - may we burn her? And If they are getting revved up over Ultraman just wait for Phra lobot to start handing down the teachings in a synthesized voice .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 27 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: And If they are getting revved up over Ultraman just wait for Phra lobot to start handing down the teachings in a synthesized voice .. I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 now counter-sue them for cretinism and dissolve their organisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineEquine Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: Jaroon said that his group had suspicions that the controversial paintings might carry secret codes Like every other religious fanatic these people are delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 QUOTE from original article: at least two people, whom he declined to name in order for police to be able to conduct inquiries on various matters including whether the art violated Ultraman copyrights. That changes everything! A group calling themselves “Chao Phut Phalang Phaendin” are really defending Ultraman, what I consider to be a admirable goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Student artist to sue Buddhist protectors, coming soon in tomorrows headline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 hours ago, londonthai said: now counter-sue them for cretinism and dissolve their organisation. in a vat of acid, harsh I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The Buddha does not need protection. He said he was not important, that people should not worship him, expect him to "save" them, etc. What he said was important is to practice the path and the teachings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhood Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Another stupide activity if "buddishm protectors". If and society, goverment, company or religion can't stand art and maybe critics, they are not worth to respect or talk about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Jaroon said that his group had suspicions that the controversial paintings might carry secret codes and so believed an ill-intentioned gang of people was behind them while the student, the mall executive, the national artist and the famous lawyer were just victims – tools being used by the gang. The term "tools" should be pointed at the so called protectors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Secret codes, yep - suggest they look Martians or other little little alians hell bent on infiltrating ???????? (not sure who or what they want to infiltrate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 20 hours ago, bluesofa said: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that. Thanks HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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