Thailand Releases 'Creepy' Tourism Ad Condoning Stalking

[Diplomatico]

"The latest promotional video from the Tourist Authority of Thailand may be memorable for all of the wrong reasons. The film — entitled “Love en Route” — sparked controversy with what many have argued is a naïve portrayal of relationships and online stalking.

“Love en Route” tells the story of an infatuated American man who tracks down the object of his affection via her Instagram account. The film, produced by the country’s Ministry of Culture and the National Federations of Thai Film Associations, was intended to highlight Thailand’s culture and encourage tourists to share photos documenting their visit with friends via social media.

While the “love story” unfolds against some of Thailand’s most iconic sights, viewers and news outlets have called the film “creepy” and described it as a “clumsy” marketing ploy.

Jennifer Perry, CEO of Digital-Trust, a British charity that helps victims of online abuse, explains that the film underestimates the complexity of modern relationships and online stalking. “To suggest that you can go to Thailand and stalk the woman of your dreams is sending the wrong message,” Perry told The Telegraph."

http://www.flyertalk.com/story/thailand-sparks-controversy-with-creepy-tourism-ad-that-condones-stalking.html

[losworld]

Man they really need to fire their ad agency and get some advice. First clue it was off track is the guy is wearing sunglasses at night. Strange to say the least.

[Seligne2]

I think everyone needs to take a powder and stop clutching their pearls in disapproval. In an earlier era, that of newspaper classified advertising, we used to see ads along the lines of "I saw you on the bus last Tuesday at 4:30, but was too shy to strike up a conversation. Contact me if you remember the guy with the book bag." We did not call that "stalking" in those days. We chalked it up to being young and impetuous. Technologies have changed; people have not.

[petermik]

Ah but its intended for the big spending quality chinese tourist,s that the TOT is encouraging..............they will understand it

[metisdead]

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