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?

[Mangkhut]

Now get Allah tatooed on the other arm…🤔

[Bday Prang]

20 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Why does anyone get tattooed?  They look awful.

it will look a damn sight worse when she's 60

[Bday Prang]

8 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

naked girls wearing nothing but a cap of Father Christmas. I - for one - consider this "defamation" of the Catholic faith

what does father christmas have to do with the catholic faith?    Christmas was a pagan festival long before christianity was dreamed up

[NativeBob]

Having a thai tattooist as a husband says everything about this influencer.  She studies Buddhism? Yeah, 2 times a day, 5 times on weekends. 

Pure and desperate form of trolling. Nothing just pathetic brat

[Purdey]

I wonder if Emily would consider a tattoo of Mohammed on her other arm. Would be a good talking point.

[brewsterbudgen]

6 minutes ago, Purdey said:

I wonder if Emily would consider a tattoo of Mohammed on her other arm. Would be a good talking point.

Like this one?

[Stevemercer]

What would happen is someone tattoed a likeness of  The Prophet on their arm?

[brewsterbudgen]

8 minutes ago, Stevemercer said:

What would happen is someone tattoed a likeness of  The Prophet on their arm?

He's just looks like a man with a beard.  They could pass it off as Jesus.

[Dexxter]

On 2/24/2025 at 4:43 PM, MikeandDow said:

Exporting Buddha images from Thailand without proper documentation or a license is strictly prohibited

It maybe legal in Thailand but if she leaves she would need a license ??

 

She might have to remove her arm and leave it behind at Customs.

[John Drake]

On 2/24/2025 at 4:11 PM, snoop1130 said:

In response to the message, which accused her of cultural disrespect, Emily posted a video on Facebook and TikTok asking for opinions from Thai citizens.

 

She is using it for engagement farming? 

[iLuvThai]

Forgive me for pointing out what I think is obvious. In a world (Thailand and other predominantly Buddhist countries) where it's totally acceptable to Bow low, even get on your face to worship an statue, (idolize the image.) but a tattoo of that person's image is unexceptable. 

It seem oddly backwards, I would've thought Buddhism would celebrate the promotional aspect.  

[Harrisfan]

5 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

it will look a damn sight worse when she's 60

Every 60yo women looks worse

[Harrisfan]

5 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Having a thai tattooist as a husband says everything about this influencer.  She studies Buddhism? Yeah, 2 times a day, 5 times on weekends. 

Pure and desperate form of trolling. Nothing just pathetic brat

She has triggered many on here.

[Nabbiex]

7 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

It is a Image !

Image on the human skin is not part of the  goods! It is her own body....