Topless Dancing at Songkran Spurs Cultural Image Controversy

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ Facebook

 

A recent incident in Nakhon Ratchasima has ignited a debate over cultural values during Thailand's Songkran festival. On the festival's final day, April 15th, a video surfaced showing a transgender woman dancing topless at the bustling Tek Ha intersection, sparking widespread online criticism for allegedly damaging the country's cultural image.

 

Songkran, known for water fights and joyous celebrations, is a time when locals and tourists alike fill the streets, often dancing and engaging in revelry. This year, celebrations included vibrant gatherings, with individuals dancing on pickup trucks and setting up impromptu sound systems to entertain the masses.

 

 

 

However, the festive atmosphere turned controversial when a Facebook post from กลุ่มข่าวคนโคราชบ้านเอ็ง showcased the woman disrobing, surrounded by a group of men. The video's viral spread prompted concerns and debates across social media platforms.

 

Critics argue that this behaviour during a cultural festival detracts from Thailand's rich heritage. Many voiced their discontent, emphasising that respect for traditional values should be maintained even in celebration. This incident has reignited discussions about balancing modern expressions and cultural preservation within Thailand's festive scenes, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-16

 

 

[PomPolo]

Who would want to see a blokes pectorals anyways!

[Purdey]

I guess the idea was, "I bought these things, and I want everyone to know they were worth it!"

[steven100]

oh dear   !!      please don't tarnish Thailand's  pristine honest no cheats no thief's no scammers no bouncers kick farangs head on the ground image.   

 

[BritManToo]

Men dancing topless is now a offense?

Better let all the foreign tourists at the beach know!

[Krillin]

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[Gottfrid]

Ops! Boobs! How horrible! 😂

[watchcat]

13 hours ago, PomPolo said:

Who would want to see a blokes pectorals anyways!

 

Women?

[sammieuk1]

Yes don't spoil the image of the farang on the ground having the *hit' kicked out of them 🤔

[Gottfrid]

37 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Yes don't spoil the image of the farang on the ground having the *hit' kicked out of them 🤔

What image? Most times that happens, the foreigner is starting it.

[ikke1959]

The cultureral image of Thailand is that it is the sex capital of the world... So why worried if someone is dancing topless as it is a part of the culture. Even the traditional dress is topless in former times 

[Ralf001]

Tits out in Thailand is not a new thing.

 

https://mythailand.blog/2017/02/24/thailand-topless-women/

 

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

The cultureral image of Thailand is that it is the sex capital of the world

No, that not true, as Thailand is not a capital. It´s a country! Bangkok might be, but smaller cities like Pattaya beats it by far.

Also, that is not the cultural image of the country, as it belongs to the entertainment industry. Cultural heritage is a totally different thing.

[simon43]

56 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Tits out in Thailand is not a new thing.

 

https://mythailand.blog/2017/02/24/thailand-topless-women/

 

 

 

 

But this wasn't a woman.  It was a man....

[Zakhar]

Somebody is proud to show off what money bought them!  It is sad to see the traditions are disappearing fast.  

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ Facebook

 

A recent incident in Nakhon Ratchasima has ignited a debate over cultural values during Thailand's Songkran festival. On the festival's final day, April 15th, a video surfaced showing a transgender woman dancing topless at the bustling Tek Ha intersection, sparking widespread online criticism for allegedly damaging the country's cultural image.

 

Songkran, known for water fights and joyous celebrations, is a time when locals and tourists alike fill the streets, often dancing and engaging in revelry. This year, celebrations included vibrant gatherings, with individuals dancing on pickup trucks and setting up impromptu sound systems to entertain the masses.

 

 

 

However, the festive atmosphere turned controversial when a Facebook post from กลุ่มข่าวคนโคราชบ้านเอ็ง showcased the woman disrobing, surrounded by a group of men. The video's viral spread prompted concerns and debates across social media platforms.

 

Critics argue that this behaviour during a cultural festival detracts from Thailand's rich heritage. Many voiced their discontent, emphasising that respect for traditional values should be maintained even in celebration. This incident has reignited discussions about balancing modern expressions and cultural preservation within Thailand's festive scenes, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-16

 

 

What a crime! What will happen to her/him/it now?? And what prison section? 😳

[BTB1977]

So a guy took off his shirt. Why is that news? 

[Bundooman]

So, just another uncouth guy then without a shirt in public. 

See that a lot around this time of year......

 

[spidermike007]

Every once in awhile an incident happens that compels people to debate the moral fabric of Thai Society and there always ends up being an element of fake purity to the whole dialogue. 

 

 

Instead, they should be focusing their efforts on traffic and public safety, easing import tariffs, making visa policy simpler, and more friendly, boosting Western tourism (of that is even possible at this late stage, after spending ten years sabotaging the industry), real crackdowns on slavery, illegal fishing (instead of nonsensical hyperbole), and police corruption, cleaning up the water, the air, the rivers, and the beaches, and other things that actually improve lives.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, Purdey said:

I guess the idea was, "I bought these things, and I want everyone to know they were worth it!"

Just something false like many other things...

[Sydebolle]

The sensational surprise of Songkran festivities over three days in Korat is this?

Good on me, that I also missed this particular occasion during the silly days. How backwards are all these geeks and goons - seriously?

Next please! 

[Showtime]

It's a dude.  I don't want to see that.

[quake]

Oh, A bloke with his tits out. 

 

[kingstonkid]

7 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Every once in awhile an incident happens that compels people to debate the moral fabric of Thai Society and there always ends up being an element of fake purity to the whole dialogue. 

 

 

Instead, they should be focusing their efforts on traffic and public safety, easing import tariffs, making visa policy simpler, and more friendly, boosting Western tourism (of that is even possible at this late stage, after spending ten years sabotaging the industry), real crackdowns on slavery, illegal fishing (instead of nonsensical hyperbole), and police corruption, cleaning up the water, the air, the rivers, and the beaches, and other things that actually improve lives.

 

But those things do not get the clicks LOL

[barmatt]

Man boobs ....pass

[newbee2022]

11 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Every once in awhile an incident happens that compels people to debate the moral fabric of Thai Society and there always ends up being an element of fake purity to the whole dialogue. 

 

 

Instead, they should be focusing their efforts on traffic and public safety, easing import tariffs, making visa policy simpler, and more friendly, boosting Western tourism (of that is even possible at this late stage, after spending ten years sabotaging the industry), real crackdowns on slavery, illegal fishing (instead of nonsensical hyperbole), and police corruption, cleaning up the water, the air, the rivers, and the beaches, and other things that actually improve lives.

No, that's 2 pairs of shoes.

Culture is one issue, road safety another.

Can't be mixed.

Foreigners are to respect Thai culture and customs, rules and history.

 

[newbee2022]

5 minutes ago, quake said:

Oh, A bloke with his tits out. 

 

You can do same ?😂

[jesimps]

Man exposes chest, can't see the problem.

[Gecko123]

Interesting legal question. If it is argued that there are only two sexes: male or female, and a male who has transitioned to a female is still considered a male, which public decency standards for baring one's breasts would apply to a man who has transitioned to a woman? The standard for a man or for a woman?

[Bruce Aussie]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ Facebook

 

A recent incident in Nakhon Ratchasima has ignited a debate over cultural values during Thailand's Songkran festival. On the festival's final day, April 15th, a video surfaced showing a transgender woman dancing topless at the bustling Tek Ha intersection, sparking widespread online criticism for allegedly damaging the country's cultural image.

 

Songkran, known for water fights and joyous celebrations, is a time when locals and tourists alike fill the streets, often dancing and engaging in revelry. This year, celebrations included vibrant gatherings, with individuals dancing on pickup trucks and setting up impromptu sound systems to entertain the masses.

 

 

 

However, the festive atmosphere turned controversial when a Facebook post from กลุ่มข่าวคนโคราชบ้านเอ็ง showcased the woman disrobing, surrounded by a group of men. The video's viral spread prompted concerns and debates across social media platforms.

 

Critics argue that this behaviour during a cultural festival detracts from Thailand's rich heritage. Many voiced their discontent, emphasising that respect for traditional values should be maintained even in celebration. This incident has reignited discussions about balancing modern expressions and cultural preservation within Thailand's festive scenes, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-16

 

 

What's the problem lots guys take there top off. He is a guy so why single him out.😭