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

[MikeandDow]

50 minutes ago, Nabbiex said:

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

A Tattoo is classed as a "image"  now !  The definitive answer is probably not illegal  BUT ! There are a number of ultra-conservative Buddhist foundation in Thailand called KnowingBuddha.org  and felt that Buddha images were being used too much for decoration, proposed ban set off a firestorm among Thai tattoo artists and the Culture Department has dropped the issue for now. But some people were not happy. so its a 50/50 thing !! so what immigration/customs says at the airport if you are leaving anybodys guess in Thailand!!

[Patong2021]

On 2/24/2025 at 4:15 AM, 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.

 

Do you even know what the  term woke means?

It means that one is aware of and attentive to societal inequities.   In the good old days, it was called being respectful  and socially responsible. The golden rule is a cornerstone of  being woke . 

The  people protesting are not much different than those who deride social responsibility. Like you, they wish to dictate their  views to others.

[djayz]

Glad there are no other, more pressing problems here. 

[frank83628]

5 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Do you even know what the  term woke means?

It means that one is aware of and attentive to societal inequities.   In the good old days, it was called being respectful  and socially responsible. The golden rule is a cornerstone of  being woke . 

The  people protesting are not much different than those who deride social responsibility. Like you, they wish to dictate their  views to others.

 The meaning of woke has changed from what it was. 

[Nabbiex]

7 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

A Tattoo is classed as a "image"  now !  The definitive answer is probably not illegal  BUT ! There are a number of ultra-conservative Buddhist foundation in Thailand called KnowingBuddha.org  and felt that Buddha images were being used too much for decoration, proposed ban set off a firestorm among Thai tattoo artists and the Culture Department has dropped the issue for now. But some people were not happy. so its a 50/50 thing !! so what immigration/customs says at the airport if you are leaving anybodys guess in Thailand!!

I understand your concern to protect the value of the Buddhism and its Thai culture & I respect that. At the same time, I am in little delimma whether the lady with tattoo purposely intends to cause the offence to Thai society and she asks good simple question: is this wrong? So my answer is this is not wrong unless the law says. 🙏

[MikeandDow]

3 hours ago, Nabbiex said:

I understand your concern to protect the value of the Buddhism and its Thai culture & I respect that. At the same time, I am in little delimma whether the lady with tattoo purposely intends to cause the offence to Thai society and she asks good simple question: is this wrong? So my answer is this is not wrong unless the law says. 🙏

Thai laws are purposely ambiguity  so the answer is 50/50 depends on the thai immigration/customs

[StayinThailand2much]

Good to know that, in addition to the Water Festival, Somtam, mango/sticky rice, etc., etc., Thailand now also has a monopoly when it comes to Buddhism and depictions of Lord Buddha.

[RocketDog]

On 2/24/2025 at 4:17 PM, lordgrinz said:

Lord Buddha would be completely disgusted with what constitutes Thai Buddhism, this is the least of the offenses.

You can speak for Buddha?

Was he a close friend before he passed?

[Sydebolle]

19 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

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

The origins of Father Christmas can be traced back to the legend of Saint Nicholas, a 4th century Greek bishop. Saint Nicholas was known for his kindness and generosity, and became the patron saint of children. Saint is - to my limited knowledge - a religious description. Your call! 

[Nabbiex]

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai laws are purposely ambiguity  so the answer is 50/50 depends on the thai immigration/customs

Let's hope Thai immigration/customs will treat her fairly with reasonable explanation. 

[NativeBob]

17 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

She has triggered many on here.

#influenced, right?

[Harrisfan]

5 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

#influenced, right?

Making money right? 

[Bday Prang]

4 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Good to know that, in addition to the Water Festival, Somtam, mango/sticky rice, etc., etc., Thailand now also has a monopoly when it comes to Buddhism and depictions of Lord Buddha.

Dont forget about "elephant pants" too   lol

[Bday Prang]

2 hours ago, Nabbiex said:

Let's hope Thai immigration/customs will treat her fairly with reasonable explanation. 

personally I could not care less, and if you were honest you would admit to feeling the same way

[Bday Prang]

3 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

The origins of Father Christmas can be traced back to the legend of Saint Nicholas, a 4th century Greek bishop. Saint Nicholas was known for his kindness and generosity, and became the patron saint of children. Saint is - to my limited knowledge - a religious description. Your call! 

 Its all imaginary nonsense,

[tso310]

I seriously object to any tattoo about Man Utd.

[Sydebolle]

18 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

 Its all imaginary nonsense,

You're absolutely right, there are apparently some 5,000 gods while religion remains the unnecessary discussion over who has the bigger imaginary friend 😉 

[Luuk Chaai]

On 2/24/2025 at 7:26 PM, brewsterbudgen said:

Why does anyone get tattooed?  They look awful.

 

What a shallow statement ....    

#1    who cares what she or anyone else displays ....   has "0" as in Zero" effect on your life !

 

I'd be more upset about men wearing socks with sandels

[shocky2012]

I love her response.

You can tell shes down to earth and explain her side of the story.

Report her for what? wtf?!? Some people are truly mentally challenged. As far as I know, its not a crime to have a tattoo of Buddha. And she obviously love the culture since she learned how to speak, has a Thai husband, etc..

People like to stir drama out of absolutely f*cking nothing I swear. Anything to gossip, gossip, gossip.

[shocky2012]

On 2/25/2025 at 9:37 AM, FruitPudding said:

Let me get this straight: these people, who wouldn't even stop for a child on a crosswalk, have a problem with a tattoo??!

Exactly.

They constantly have a need to find something to moan about.

What a life!

[shocky2012]

I love this community, and there are a lot of great people here, but why are some of y’all so angry? Is it old age creeping in? Do you feel the box coming or what?
 

Y’all are talking about her like she’s a damn criminal just for having a Buddha tattoo. Like, WTF is wrong with you? And honestly, she handled it perfectly in her response. Some of you are just so bitter for no reason—always finding something to complain or bitch about.
 

Is this what happens with age? Do we all just get bitter as we get older? I’m 37, and some of y’all are scaring me. Damn, I do not want to end up like that. What a miserable, ugly way to go through life.