British Influencer's Buddha Tattoo Sparks Thai Cultural Debate - video

[MikeandDow]

15 minutes ago, Docno said:

Interesting ... I've have about a half dozen t-shirts with various images of the Buddha (plus Ganesh etc). Where did I buy them? In Thailand. Being sold openly in markets in Chiang Mai etc. Hmmm... 

Thats fine,  the word is EXPORT !!  thats when you might run into a problem !

[Marco100]

A little common  sense  from the British  Influencer would have been good . You are a guest in this country  , just avoid religious involvement.  

[black tabby12345]

If she has been studying Buddhism, she should have known Cultural Don'ts...

[KhonkaenExpat]

The Buddhist religion is not exclusive to Thailand. Although Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, this does not grant anyone the authority to dictate whether someone can or cannot have a tattoo of the Lord Buddha's head on their body.

[cdemundo]

16 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Why does anyone get tattooed?  They look awful.

Lack of foresight.

[black tabby12345]

9 minutes ago, KhonkaenExpat said:

The Buddhist religion is not exclusive to Thailand. Although Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, this does not grant anyone the authority to dictate whether someone can or cannot have a tattoo of the Lord Buddha's head on their body.

 

In Thailand, freedom of religion has been established since 1932(at the time of their revolution).

But when it comes to the issue of law and religion, looks like a Grey Area...

[Alidiver]

20 hours ago, frank83628 said:

Cultural sensitivity by stupid woke tits not actual Thais, the fact she's speaking Thai has a Thai bf says she knows far more than any virtue singnalling social media troll.

There are specific instructions at the entrance of the Grand Palace stating that entrance will be denied to anyone with Tattoos of Buddha.

Now just to remind you "The Grand Palace" is also known as "The Kings Palace".

Are you calling them Woke?

[frank83628]

Just now, Alidiver said:

There are specific instructions at the entrance of the Grand Palace stating that entrance will be denied to anyone with Tattoos of Buddha.

Now just to remind you "The Grand Palace" is also known as "The Kings Palace".

Are you calling them Woke?

no, and if you read my comment properly you'd have known that.   i said 'non Thais'. i was referring to the non Thais on social media, the same woke tits that bang on about cultural appropriation.

[thecyclist]

The most offensive thing in this story is having to hear the word "Emily" a hundred times in 2 minutes. 

I used to think it was a cute name, not anymore. 

Referring to yourself in the 3rd person, yes sometimes Thais do it, but not over and over again, to a headache inducing extent. 

[ujayujay]

Pure cultural ignorance......how st@pid must they be

[Taboo2]

Excuse me, is there anyone on the planet who is NOT an influencer?  My God, what is going on today?

 

Maybe Uncle Putin should light a candle or two.  We need to start over.

 

 

[Nabbiex]

3 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/357587/exporting-buddha#google_vignette

Thanks for info. Yes, I agree the restrictions/the regulations should imply for goods against any illegal activities in my opinion. I find difficult to accept the tattoo to be recognised as goods because it is on the human skin permanently.      

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, Marco100 said:

A little common  sense  from the British  Influencer would have been good . You are a guest in this country  , just avoid religious involvement.  

 

What do you mean ???    Haven't you visited any of the temples here ????

 

 

.... Lets face it this is a complete non story...  there would be no response whatsoever if it were not for the magic word which seems to get every boomer well and truly triggered.... "influencer" !!!

[smew]

What will she do when she runs out of skin for tattoos, how will she attract more attention. Influencers are scammers trying to get publicity anyway possible and with every additional viewer and subscriber maybe get more money or scam more from someplace. Lazy bunch of people

[MikeandDow]

17 minutes ago, Nabbiex said:

Thanks for info. Yes, I agree the restrictions/the regulations should imply for goods against any illegal activities in my opinion. I find difficult to accept the tattoo to be recognised as goods because it is on the human skin permanently.      

It is a Image !

[ThailandGuy]

Everyone has a cross below his belly, no Christian, Buddhist, Moslim or any religion is making a problem of that. If we would not have it the world would be a better place and less stupid things to worry about, right?