webfact Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 White Temple artist upset by pose of Chinese modelBy Coconuts BangkokCHIANG RAI: -- "There's a problem! Our temple always has a problem!," said the outspoken artist of the White Temple in Chiang Rai.Previously upset by Chinese tourists’ toilet behavior, Chalermchai Kositpipat, acclaimed national artist behind the famous Wat Rong Khun aka the White Temple, is once again upset, this time by a Chinese model posing for photos in front of the temple he designed and built.As stunning photos of a Chinese model, who wears a white traditional Hanfu to match the beautiful temple, received recognition on both Thai and Chinese social media, Chalermchai said yesterday there is one particular photo he wouldn’t have allowed.Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/09/15/white-temple-artist-upset-pose-chinese-model-- Coconuts Bangkok 2015-09-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) "Chalermchai said yesterday there is one particular photo he wouldn’t have allowed." Which one? The published photo is quite beautiful. So are most of the shots on Coconuts' site, Edited September 15, 2015 by ratcatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I think its just a way to get the temple in the news and promote it along with the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It appears to me the problem is not the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildragon Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Which is the offending photo? They are all stunning I must say. her make up and dress blends so well. They all look tasteful to me. Seems he is a tad touchy (can't blame him with the toilet thing though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Why not put a sign up outside the temple, saying "No Dogs, No Chinese" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Good photos ! The model really did suit the surroundings. I visited the temple when I lived in CR years ago, it really is worth a look. Photographers' paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Jones Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Somebody gets easy upset and offended I think ... Get a grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Somebody gets easy upset and offended I think ... Get a grip Somebody doesn't like chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 "Chalermchai said yesterday there is one particular photo he wouldn’t have allowed." Which one? The published photo is quite beautiful. So are most of the shots on Coconuts' site, according to The Sun Coconuts the Temple artist said : “There was one photo when she looks like a mother of a white snake! Crawling everywhere! That photo is ugly! So ugly!” Chalermchai said. “If I was there I wouldn’t have allowed that shot.” and then: Chalermchai said he isn’t being obstructive well, how about letting other people do the art they want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Good photos ! The model really did suit the surroundings. I visited the temple when I lived in CR years ago, it really is worth a look. Photographers' paradise. Yes, good photos and tasteful but a hideous place. Thai Buddhist version of tiger balm gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The pictures of the woman are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thailand really has a big problem; a problem with itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have not, and will not visit the obviously commercial place.....to call it a temple, is an unfortunate and distasteful afront to the buddhist community of Thailand...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavidovsky Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Misogyny? Nice model. Temple looks like cake decoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 "There's a problem! Our temple always has a problem!," said the outspoken artist of the White Temple in Chiang Rai." Get over yourself you whining tosspot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldozer Dawn Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Just Thai thinking. The model and her agent are making money off my Temple but I am not getting any tea money....wah...wah...wah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy B Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Maybe they took a picture of her in the toilets that they said the Chinese made filthy but are in fact just shitty?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have not, and will not visit the obviously commercial place.....to call it a temple, is an unfortunate and distasteful afront to the buddhist community of Thailand...... Behave. Tens of 1000's of that Buddhist community visit it every month. I know that because unlike yourself I have watched them worshiping there. It was closed this weekend as it was hosting a meeting of monks from all over the country who obviously lack your sensitivities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I'm sorry, but that egotistic monstrosity is not a temple, no monk should be visiting it, it represents everything that has been corrupted in Thai Buddhism. There is not a four letter word that is unsuitable for describing the "artist" who designed it. If only that quake had taken it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman333 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 any link to the full gallery of photos? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Looks like this tosser does't like anything he not involved in, not getting recognition for and presumably not making something out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I was with him regarding the toilets. But now he just sounds like a fool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Somebody gets easy upset and offended I think ... Get a grip Getting upset and offended is the national pastime in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOC Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Control freak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Why not put a sign up outside the temple, saying "No Dogs, No Chinese" Like what we can read in some thai Wat ; here in a Chiang Mai wat ; Bouddhits are really misogynous , women-hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Established architect whinges he is not in photo shoot. Details tomorrow on Khaosad and Coconuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Artists aren't much different from spoiled children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howitzer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Why not put a sign up outside the temple, saying "No Dogs, No Chinese" no farang would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 While I didn't see anything wrong with the photos I saw, I question whether anyone ought to use private property for a commercial photo-shoot without the owner's permission. I'm not an artist by any means but can somewhat understand an artist owner being irritated at how images of his creation are used by others (especially if for profit). And I suppose the owner/artist is already a bit sensitive about some Chinese visitors given the press about it in the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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