Hua Hin municipality advances plans for “Man Fighting Shark” sculpture

[webfact]

 

Municipal authorities held a meeting on Monday (Jan 29) to discuss the creation of a new landmark sculpture, “Man Fighting Shark.”

 

The session was led by Deputy Mayor Ms. Busaba Choksuchat, appointed by the Mayor of Hua Hin, and took place in the Chomsin Room of the Hua Hin Municipality Office.

 

This gathering marked an important step in the revitalization of a cherished public space.

 

The proposed sculpture, poised to be situated in front of the Chao Pho-Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine, close to the downtown Hilton Hotel, is anticipated to enhance the visual and cultural appeal of the area.

 

By Online Reporter

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Ignoring the potential for scams, why would any resort town want to imply that there are sharks in the area?

[teutonian]

It will certainly enhance the cultural perception of Thais being completely ignorant and „superior“ people. 
 

In this day and age we should promote sharks, not display a man versus shark depiction. 
 

This essentially encompasses the stupidity of humans, and in this case the ignorance of Thais in general   

[teutonian]

35 minutes ago, teutonian said:

It will certainly enhance the cultural perception of Thais being completely ignorant and „superior“ people. 
 

In this day and age we should promote sharks, not display a man versus shark depiction. 
 

This essentially encompasses the stupidity of humans, and in this case the ignorance of Thais in general   

 

Here is a ChatGPT’s kinder and more diplomatic response to the situation:

 

"Thank you for sharing this proposal. It's important for any cultural and tourism initiatives to be considerate of the message they convey. Perhaps a statue that celebrates the coexistence of humans and marine life would better reflect the harmony and respect for nature. This approach could be a positive way to promote awareness and appreciation for the natural world."

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Municipal authorities held a meeting on Monday (Jan 29) to discuss the creation of a new landmark sculpture, “Man Fighting Shark.”

Maybe they never saw the film Jaws.

[bluebluewater]

Too bad they also did not include a pic.  It's really kinda of a bizarre sculpture.

[Gandtee]

17 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Ignoring the potential for scams, why would any resort town want to imply that there are sharks in the area?

Two legged ones abound.

[it is what it is]

17 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Ignoring the potential for scams, why would any resort town want to imply that there are sharks in the area?

 

read the article...

[newbee2022]

I'm missing a picture of this proposed sculpture. And also I want to know if the sculpture will show clearly who is the winner of that fight.😳

[Tropicalevo]

41 minutes ago, it is what it is said:

 

read the article...

I did.

Reread my question.

How many tourists care about what happened in 1961.

It's a big sign saying 'beware of sharks!'

Duh!

[fallup88]

“There is no real historical or cultural significance as to why the statue depicts a man fighting a shark, other than it was the wish of Mr Wiboon”

money grab again

[KhunLA]

There's sharks in the Gulf ?  

 

It's a sculpture, not a documentary.   No different that that Naga everywhere, or the guy hanging on that damn Cross.  

 

If this doesn't scare them out of the surf, nothing will:

 

All the times I've been to HH, and didn't realize there was a statue there already 

 

Edited January 31 by KhunLA

[PETERTHEEATER]

A 'man fighting a shark' was chosen because ' Man fighting jellyfish' was considered frivolous. 😀

[poobear]

We already have a random man fighting shark statue on the bottom of soi 94 two blocks down from market villa. This is only the top half in phot

[DDIM]

Photo courtesy of Google maps.