How Thailand has reacted to the Leicester City racist sex tape scandal

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How Thailand has reacted to the Leicester City racist sex tape scandal
By Leicester Mercury

LEICESTER: -- The Asian media and people in Bangkok have widely condemned the actions of three Leicester City players who were filmed taking part in an orgy with Thai women and racially abusing one of them.

James Pearson, 21 - son of manager Nigel Pearson - striker Tom Hopper, 21, and goalkeeper Adam Smith, 22, were sent home from the club's end-of-season goodwill tour of the country.

In the video, one of the disgraced players can be heard calling one of the Thai women a "slit eye" while his friends laugh at the racist jibe.

The trio are now back in England and City are carrying out an investigation into their actions.

The actions of Pearson, Hopper and Smith have been criticised in Thailand, with an editorial article in the Bangkok Post calling for the trio to be sacked by City.

"The racist, humiliating treatment handed to the women is grounds for dismissal by any decent business," the article said.

It added: "The Leicester club has issued an apology of sorts, which falls far short of addressing what happened.

"'Sorry' and 'regret' are easy to say. The team cannot be taken seriously in this matter until it investigates in depth, which it promises to do.

Full story: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Thailand-reacted-Leicester-City-racist-sex-tape/story-26626073-detail/story.html

-- Leicester Mercury 2015-06-03

[uty6543]

The trio's remarks were said in a joking manor which should not be taken to be meant offensively any more than remarks like pom limey or yank. The girls were doing what most bar girls do and I would bet they have no complaints. It seems to me from the tape I have seen a good time was had by all.

[z42]

If you want to stamp out racism then here as fitting a situation as any to actually show that it will not be tolerated, end of.

These lads are not babies. Sacking them or severely punishing them with bans or sanctions is the only way to go, otherwise its all hot air

[NCC1701A]

blacklisted from Thailand due to low IQ's. next.

[berybert]

If Thailand is so appalled by this incident then maybe it will see it as a reason to stamp out its own racist ways. Maybe charging people 4 times as much as a Thai pays to get into an attraction will now no longer be seen as acceptable. Same with shake downs of white people in cars on moto or riding a taxi.

For one of the most racist counties in the world to get in a huff because someone called a whore a slit eye is really rather silly.

[wow64]

The real problem with these videos is what the girls are saying.. its terrible. They should be be banned from minging.

[Pattaya28]

What a joke.

Thai media have latched onto this story and blown it out of all proportion.

Maybe the 3 players comments were not "politically-correct", but what's all the fuss about ?

Thailand gets on its high horse for what purpose ?

What do these "Thai-Complainers" think happens in the sex-bars all over Bangkok ?

The 3 players were having fun in a non-violent non-drunk non-drug-fueled manner.

If these "Thai-Complainers" are so righteous, let them campaign for closure of these sex-bars / brothels / massage parlors splattered all over Bangkok.

[DLock]

No doubt these guys were beyond stupid for videotaping their antics in Thailand...but I guess they needed the affirmation and status from their mates for doing a sex worker in Thailand

But these girls and thousands just like them do a whole lot worse every day in Thailand, and everyone turns a blind eye because everyone from the Bar owners, Police and the Families make money of what they do. They seem to be less worried about the fact that the whores are conducting illegal acts, and the fact that some chav showing off to his mate called one of them a "slant eye"..

The girls got paid, they could care less what they get called as long as they get their money.

...maybe I can understand the uproar in the UK...but here in Thailand....really?

[DLock]

What a joke.

Thai media have latched onto this story and blown it out of all proportion.

Maybe the 3 players comments were not "politically-correct", but what's all the fuss about ?

Thailand gets on its high horse for what purpose ?

What do these "Thai-Complainers" think happens in the sex-bars all over Bangkok ?

The 3 players were having fun in a non-violent non-drunk non-drug-fueled manner.

If these "Thai-Complainers" are so righteous, let them campaign for closure of these sex-bars / brothels / massage parlors splattered all over Bangkok.

We pressed POST at the same time and said pretty much the same thing.

Agree 100%.

[pinkpanther99]

Thai media aren't the only ones to blow this out of proportion. Don't you remember the sensationalist headline from the UK newspaper which broke the story? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/829301-premier-league-stars-racist-orgy-shame-caught-on-camera-during-thailand-end-of-season-tour/

Unfortunately, it is these kind of stories that are regarded by many to be 'news'.

'celebrity' (and I use that term very loosely) sex tape big 'news'.

Have the Thai owners of Leicester City made any comment yet?

[MrJohnson]

Deep seated racism exists in Thailand. Some white foreigners some might complain about dual pricing but it is much worse for Burmese, Khmers, Indians, Bangladeshis and pretty much anyone of colour from Africa. Racism is not the preserve of the white man, that is for sure. And don't even get me started on the Thai hypocrisy regarding the sex industry here.

[Mackstask]

What a joke.

Thai media have latched onto this story and blown it out of all proportion.

Maybe the 3 players comments were not "politically-correct", but what's all the fuss about ?

Thailand gets on its high horse for what purpose ?

What do these "Thai-Complainers" think happens in the sex-bars all over Bangkok ?

The 3 players were having fun in a non-violent non-drunk non-drug-fueled manner.

If these "Thai-Complainers" are so righteous, let them campaign for closure of these sex-bars / brothels / massage parlors splattered all over Bangkok.

Your loosing sight of who these players are. They represent their club and country. They have put the club in jeopardy of loosing Sponsorship and even the possibility of the Thai owners pulling the plug. Get real !!!

[Mackstask]

What a joke.

Thai media have latched onto this story and blown it out of all proportion.

Maybe the 3 players comments were not "politically-correct", but what's all the fuss about ?

Thailand gets on its high horse for what purpose ?

What do these "Thai-Complainers" think happens in the sex-bars all over Bangkok ?

The 3 players were having fun in a non-violent non-drunk non-drug-fueled manner.

If these "Thai-Complainers" are so righteous, let them campaign for closure of these sex-bars / brothels / massage parlors splattered all over Bangkok.

Your loosing sight of who these players are. They represent their club and country. They have put the club in jeopardy of loosing Sponsorship and even the

Your loosing sight of who these players are. They represent their club and country. They have put the club in jeopardy of loosing Sponsorship and even the possibility of the Thai owners pulling the plug. Get real !!!

[katana]

There was also a petition started on Pantip.com yesterday by disgruntled Thais to get Thai sponsors of Leicester City FC eg Boon Rawd Brewery to withdraw sponsorship of the club.

[ukrules]

It's kind of ironic that the whole eye shape thing doesn't really apply to most Thai people, that's more of a Chinese thing.

[DP25]

What a joke.

Thai media have latched onto this story and blown it out of all proportion.

Maybe the 3 players comments were not "politically-correct", but what's all the fuss about ?

Thailand gets on its high horse for what purpose ?

What do these "Thai-Complainers" think happens in the sex-bars all over Bangkok ?

The 3 players were having fun in a non-violent non-drunk non-drug-fueled manner.

If these "Thai-Complainers" are so righteous, let them campaign for closure of these sex-bars / brothels / massage parlors splattered all over Bangkok.

It's not Thai media that has blown this out of proportion. It is ENGLISH media that is making a huge deal about this. Thais are barely talking about it, they've moved on to other stories.

[retell]

Isnt recording and distributing porn on the internet illigal ?

anyway maybe they were just role playing

[DavisH]

Isnt recording and distributing porn on the internet illigal ?

anyway maybe they were just role playing

Maybe they are budding english teachers (soon to be out of job)...an bit of TPR and all that

[thesetat2013]

If you want to stamp out racism then here as fitting a situation as any to actually show that it will not be tolerated, end of.

These lads are not babies. Sacking them or severely punishing them with bans or sanctions is the only way to go, otherwise its all hot air

Ohh please spare us! You are making a mountain out of a molehill here. These guys were just parting and having sex and some fun. Sure they made some comments that people have taken as an insult. You get racist insults everyday if you are in Thailand yet I don't hear you crying racism for that. Those boys comments were not meant to insult the ladies. It was not done to spur anger or hatred.

The next time a Thai calls you FARANG I doubt you will feel anger or hatred the same those girls didn't take it that way. Yet, isn't it the same as being called whitey or nigg---? Get a life and stop condemning people for so small matter.

[borisloosebrain]

It's this sort of video that gives Thailand a good name

[brewsterbudgen]

If you want to stamp out racism then here as fitting a situation as any to actually show that it will not be tolerated, end of.

These lads are not babies. Sacking them or severely punishing them with bans or sanctions is the only way to go, otherwise its all hot air

Ohh please spare us! You are making a mountain out of a molehill here. These guys were just parting and having sex and some fun. Sure they made some comments that people have taken as an insult. You get racist insults everyday if you are in Thailand yet I don't hear you crying racism for that. Those boys comments were not meant to insult the ladies. It was not done to spur anger or hatred.

The next time a Thai calls you FARANG I doubt you will feel anger or hatred the same those girls didn't take it that way. Yet, isn't it the same as being called whitey or nigg---? Get a life and stop condemning people for so small matter.

Racism in British football is taken very seriously. Racist abuse of women in a sex orgy makes it more newsworthy. Racist abuse of women by professional footballers whose club is Asian owned makes it even more newsworthy.

[phycokiller]

of course the newspapers have to say this was disgusting, what other excuse do they have for publishing such minding numbing non newsworthy gossip? they can hardly take an editorial stance of saying that they found it funny or erotic, or even staying neutral and saying "look what we found, some videos of people having sex". they have to say "this sex video is so disgusting we think you should watch it" and people do

[tonbridgebrit]

It's kind of ironic that the whole eye shape thing doesn't really apply to most Thai people, that's more of a Chinese thing.

Yes, but look at the Thais who have got money. They're the ones who have the slitty or slanty eyes. There eyes are the same as the Chinese eyes. And yes, anybody who has got slitty eyes does not like racial abuse.

People from Europe might feel that the slitty eyes are actually funny and comical. People from Europe might walk up to a person with slitty eyes and do the following. The fingers are placed on the side of each eye, and the skin is gently pulled back, hence, making the European eyes more slant or slitty. This is something you can do in front of a slitty eyed person in Europe, but doing it in Asia is not really regarded as funny. And anyone who has been to China on bussiness will find it tempting to do this, but they instinctively know it's not the done thing.

The Thais who have the slitty eyes might feel just as offended as the Chinese when it comes to racial abuse based on the grounds of slitty eyes. Actually, the Japanese and Koreans also have slitty eyes, they might feel the same way.

[brewsterbudgen]

of course the newspapers have to say this was disgusting, what other excuse do they have for publishing such minding numbing non newsworthy gossip? they can hardly take an editorial stance of saying that they found it funny or erotic, or even staying neutral and saying "look what we found, some videos of people having sex". they have to say "this sex video is so disgusting we think you should watch it" and people do

Actually most of the British press are unconcerned by the sex aspect, after all sex orgies with footballers are nothing new. It's the racist abuse that has made this different and of more concern.

[wow64]

Deep seated racism exists in Thailand. Some white foreigners some might complain about dual pricing but it is much worse for Burmese, Khmers, Indians, Bangladeshis and pretty much anyone of colour from Africa. Racism is not the preserve of the white man, that is for sure. And don't even get me started on the Thai hypocrisy regarding the sex industry here.

But they are not farangs so its not racism as they get charged less.

Sent from my c64

[namatjira]

There seems to be 2 different arguments here, the argument of the people who saw the censored video and the argument of those who saw the uncensored version........believe me, the uncensored version breaks new ground in general indecency, makes average porn movies look a little tame, it is disgusting for sure......so if the dailymail version looks like a bit of normal fun for you and what is everyone getting so upset about, it's just some lads having some fun,

I can understand that.......however seeing the uncensored version is a sickening experience, it is far from normal, , personally these boys only future is as pornstars, and it's going to be a niche market.

[rwdrwdrwd]

I think the argument that foreigners can't buy land / pay more to go to national parks / sometimes pay too much for a taxi justifies the verbal and physical humiliation of a Thai national and demanding that they 'chew my shit' is pretty stupid, even by the standards of ThaiVisa.

It wasn't lads getting their rocks of, it was lads getting their rocks off by severely degrading another human being - this wasn't really about sex, it was simply deriving pleasure from the abuse and humiliation of another human being with sexual activity being the mechanism.

Edited June 3, 2015 by rwdrwdrwd

[dragonfly94]

What a load of sanctimonious cr8p from the Bkk post. Why no mention of the girls breaking the law by engaging in prostitution? and thus tarnishing the good name of Thailand where we all know such things never happen. No calls for them to be charged or apologize, poor little things had to put up with a bit of customer banter diidums. No mention either of the racism that pervades Thailand, who has ever heard a good word spoken of a Burmese? or an Indian? Africans of course come in for the worst name calling, but when a foreigner says something stupid it's all outrage and offense in the land of double standards.

Edited June 3, 2015 by dragonfly94

[rwdrwdrwd]

The outrage is not only about the use of a racial epithet.

[dragonfly94]

I get outraged at the king power prices at the airport with no competition to speak of, outrage is all over the place these days