GrantSmith Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Why is it that Nazi-symbols are so popular here in Thailand? And why do most Thai people not understand these symbols makes some people sick and upset? Do they not learn anything in school? During this week alone, I first notice a T-shirt at Siam Park with a Nazi Symbol. Next I accidentally came across this picture on this Facebook profile. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=342982492499534&set=a.172914646172987.37304.100003633572739&type=1&theater When confronting Thai-people I know about this, they do not seem to be specially bothered about it. I really get angry, when I see the ignorance in their eyes or their stupid smile, when asking if they do not understand that this symbol represents racism and hate. And furthermore it really is an insult to many people. Its like they just do not get it - even though they know their history and know who Hilter was. They can deeply offend people and just laugh or smile... but if we do the same to them, they get very upset and angry. Its not like they don't know the feeling of getting offended, they just do not seem to really understand, that they are truly offending some people, by displaying Nazi-symbols. I am sorry, but when it comes to this issue, I just totally do not understand Thai-people at all. So to recap: here is the OP.. And a question for the OP.. What connection do you have to the Nazi movement during their reign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btwretail Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Why is it that Nazi-symbols are so popular here in Thailand? And why do most Thai people not understand these symbols makes some people sick and upset? Do they not learn anything in school? During this week alone, I first notice a T-shirt at Siam Park with a Nazi Symbol. Next I accidentally came across this picture on this Facebook profile. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=342982492499534&set=a.172914646172987.37304.100003633572739&type=1&theater When confronting Thai-people I know about this, they do not seem to be specially bothered about it. I really get angry, when I see the ignorance in their eyes or their stupid smile, when asking if they do not understand that this symbol represents racism and hate. And furthermore it really is an insult to many people. Its like they just do not get it - even though they know their history and know who Hilter was. They can deeply offend people and just laugh or smile... but if we do the same to them, they get very upset and angry. Its not like they don't know the feeling of getting offended, they just do not seem to really understand, that they are truly offending some people, by displaying Nazi-symbols. I am sorry, but when it comes to this issue, I just totally do not understand Thai-people at all. So to recap: here is the OP.. And a question for the OP.. What connection do you have to the Nazi movement during their reign? Answer 148 and I will be happy to answer your question... Update: The answer to your question lies within my post no. 48. Now please give me a straight answer to post 148... Edited September 1, 2013 by btwretail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Answer 148 and I will be happy to answer your question... Update: The answer to your question lies within my post no. 48. Now please give me a straight answer to post 148... Clearly you were dropped at birth... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Cant own land...cant own house....cant own anything of value. Have no rights....report every 90 days..( For foreigners in Thailand). doesn't that sound like the Jews, under the Nazi's? ....sounds familiar doesn't it. The argument can go on and on....why bother, just enjoy what you have.. But I have to agree....the swastika is shaped slightly different to the Buddhist emblem used on grave sites and such, in Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btwretail Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Answer 148 and I will be happy to answer your question... Update: The answer to your question lies within my post no. 48. Now please give me a straight answer to post 148... Clearly you were dropped at birth... And clearly you are not able to answer my simple question in post 148... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake24 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 End of the day it's only offensive when white ppl wear that. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 How is this Nazi fashion stuff in Thailand thread different than all other Nazi fashion stuff in Thailand threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 And clearly you are not able to answer my simple question in post 148... I can give you an opinion based on your question, but a definitive answer is not possible... Many theories abound as to why "nazi-chic" is fashionable, the Thais couldn't give a shit and fair play to them for that if it is so. Nothing to do with being ignorant of the fact that what the symbolism of the nazi means. Why did the dean of the school apologise? I honestly couldn't give a <deleted> myself, he may of thought it symbolic and the right thing to do. It was explained in his apology the reasoning behind the student art work. But in the end, you don't know who you're directing your anger at, wannabe Thai farangs who sell themselves out or wannabe farang Thais who sell themselves out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btwretail Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) And clearly you are not able to answer my simple question in post 148... I can give you an opinion based on your question, but a definitive answer is not possible... Many theories abound as to why "nazi-chic" is fashionable, the Thais couldn't give a shit and fair play to them for that if it is so. Nothing to do with being ignorant of the fact that what the symbolism of the nazi means. Why did the dean of the school apologise? I honestly couldn't give a <deleted> myself, he may of thought it symbolic and the right thing to do. It was explained in his apology the reasoning behind the student art work. But in the end, you don't know who you're directing your anger at, wannabe Thai farangs who sell themselves out or wannabe farang Thais who sell themselves out... Found this interesting article, that actually shows Thailand is taking this serious, despite you personally not caring. Some very good arguments in there for why they should care. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/08/20138916509337563.html Besides that, would you care if your kids graduation picture looked like the attached? Great picture to have on the living room wall right? Edited September 1, 2013 by btwretail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Look at the mural.. Who's in it? 4 "super hero's" and charlie chaplin in a funny suit... Nothing out of the ordinary there... And is it really any surprise that it was the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand and the Simon Wiesenthal Center who were interviewed for this piece of hard hitting journalism? I'm surprised you haven't petitioned both of these to have General Motors banned due to their "SS" range of high performance vehicles in Chevrolet, Holden and Pontiac... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Since we're coming back to that about the mural at the Chulangkorn University, why not continue in this topic still running: Chulalongkorn Fine and Applied Arts Faculty dean apologizes for Hitler graduation mural Or other Nazi/Swastika discussion: Thailand has a new popular sensation - HitlerCLOSED 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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