Drunk foreigners in frame for destroying Bangkok buffalo art - Brit refuses to pay up or say sorry

[webfact 183208]

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook reported on a Facebook post by the chief of the Thai cultural affairs department Dr Apinan Posyananda.

 

The doctor was furious along with many art lovers after an albino water buffalo at the Bangkok Biennale 2022 art show was destroyed.

 

It was "Kwai Calm" by artist Maitree Siriboon.

 

Dr Apinan said that several German and British tourists were "having a great time".

 

He named one 34 year old Brit for allegedly destroying the buffalo after climbing on it.

 

Then he said the tourists refused to apologize or pay for the damage.

 

The buffalo is being kept in a crumpled heap for a few days so people can say goodbye. 

 

The incident appeared to have happened on Friday and it was unclear as to what police involvement had been.

 

One Thai commenting under the name "Kritchai" on Facebook questioned whether a Thai would be let go if they couldn't pay compensation. 

 

The art show  entitled Chaos: Calm continues until February 23rd.

 

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Picture: Sanook

[keith101 15726]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

He named one 34 year old Brit for allegedly destroying the buffalo after climbing on it.

If you have video evidence and witnesses then have him deported

[ozimoron 22994]

This is the cultural hegemony that gives foreigners the idea that they are superior to Thais and don't have to behave the same way as they would back home. Refusing to apologise or pay compensation is the clue.

[HappyExpat57 6740]

11 minutes ago, keith101 said:

If you have video evidence and witnesses then have him deported

And blacklisted.

[persimmon 230]

Is it any wonder that many Thais dispise farangs ?

[thaibeachlovers 49015]

30 minutes ago, keith101 said:

If you have video evidence and witnesses then have him deported

After paying a large fine for vandalism.

[BE88 1353]

Shxx art biennial for sure

Edited January 9 by BE88

[worgeordie 60643]

Confiscate their cameras , they are sure to have photos of the incident on them,

then throw them out of the country ,not offering payment and refusing to apologise

you can see what kind of @rseholes they are .

 

regards worgeordie

 

 

[PremiumLane 6641]

26 minutes ago, persimmon said:

Is it any wonder that many Thais dispise farangs ?

No, if a Thai despises "farrangs" cos of the behavior of some, then they just want an excuse to despise foreigners... you get that the world over

[Celsius 3137]

One less buffalo to take care

[ozimoron 22994]

11 minutes ago, PremiumLane said:

No, if a Thai despises "farrangs" cos of the behavior of some, then they just want an excuse to despise foreigners... you get that the world over

The point is why give them an excuse?

[cdemundo 2005]

"British people are known for drinking a lot of alcohol and being noisy."

 

Nasty people are known for drinking a lot of alcohol and being noisy; not just British.

I have not noticed any particular nationality having a monopoly on this type of behavior.

Maybe I am just not observant.

[ChaiyaTH 3675]

For once in Thailand, it will be a doctor instead of a bar girl, going around asking for donations of the hurt and sick buffalo. LOL.

[Emdog 8417]

Before deporting and fining, give them at least a few weeks at one Thailand's nasty prisons. Give them a truly amazing Thailand experience.

[ChaiyaTH 3675]

2 minutes ago, Emdog said:

Before deporting and fining, give them at least a few weeks at one Thailand's nasty prisons. Give them a truly amazing Thailand experience.

For what, this would be civil law. Police can't even do a thing.

Edited January 9 by ChaiyaTH

[ozimoron 22994]

1 minute ago, ChaiyaTH said:

For what, this would be civil law. Police can't even do a thing.

For vandalism?

[ChaiyaTH 3675]

1 minute ago, ozimoron said:

For vandalism?

That's subjective, it would be regarded an accident. Damages would mean civil court. To be honest, what is the damage actually? As far I see just the horn that can be glued back on it.

Edited January 9 by ChaiyaTH

[HuskerDo2 2738]

But in the picture there is a poor little white haired man whose legs are 2 meters from his torso. The buffalo appears to only have a broken horn. Where is the outcry for the man with no legs?

[shackleton 2690]

If they know who they are ask for a contribution or take it further with a police report to pay for the damage 🤯

 

[chuang 2107]

Rotten idiots

[Photoguy21 2200]

Now that is a sick buffalo.

Surely it can be repaired to look new. Shouldn't have to I would agree but there are always morons around to prove you wrong.

Edited January 9 by Photoguy21

[Mr Meeseeks 14729]

1 hour ago, persimmon said:

Is it any wonder that many Thais dispise farangs ?

Not when you understand the deep rooted fear and xenophobia for Westerners that is taught in their education system.

 

Should we despise Thais for shooting 71 year old men in the back because they can't control their emotions?

[CharlieH 43692]

Reported derogatory generalisations removed.

[Jimbo 12345 175]

Just talking bull. 

[Neeranam 19352]

1 hour ago, Emdog said:

Before deporting and fining, give them at least a few weeks at one Thailand's nasty prisons. Give them a truly amazing Thailand experience.

Are you joking? 

We have all done this kind of thing when drunk. 

[kingstonkid 5285]

2 hours ago, keith101 said:

If you have video evidence and witnesses then have him deported

Deporting and black list is not the answer.

 

Simple is arrest them hold them in cells, and fine them the cost of repairs and or 20 days in Thai detention.

 

A perp walk that is videoed and reported by all the Thai and international news agencies.

 

Let people in their home country know how stand-up a citizen they are.

[khunjeff 2977]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The art show  entitled Chaos: Calm continues until February 23rd.

The vandals will claim to be performance artists acting out the "Chaos" part of the theme. 

[swm59nj 1783]

Just more quality tourist in the land of smiles. 
Maybe when they apologized they forgot to Wai. 

[Tarteso 6869]

Buffalo.. Bill

[smedly 58276]

did they know it was "art"