Thailand in World War II
In Thailand you see quite a few Nazi knick-knacks, sometimes even T-shirts with the image of Hitler on it. Many rightly criticize the Thai's lack of historical awareness in general and the Second World War (Holocaust) in particular. Some assume that the lack of knowledge was due to the fact that Thailand itself was not involved in this war. That's a misconception.
The well-known pop star is Pichayapa 'Namsai' Natha, of the popular girl group BNK48, has tearfully apologized for wearing a T-shirt with the swastika and the Nazi flag on it during a performance rehearsal.
Copulating under Hitler's eye
The Love Villa Hotel in the province of Nonthaburi, just north of Bangkok, where you can rent rooms by the hour for some fun with (usually) a lady, so a short-time hotel.
Nazi symbols in Pattaya shock French tourist
A French tourist in Pattaya is shocked by the fact that he saw banners hanging with images of Hitler and swastikas. These expressions are not prohibited in Thailand, but it is of course not very nice.
It's that time again: Thai students make the Nazi salute
Those who walk around in Thailand come across them now and then: T-shirts with swastikas and/or the portrait of Hitler. Every so often there is also a riot with students who dress up as Nazis or make the Hitler salute. Last Sunday it happened again.
Hitler restaurant in Thailand causes a stir
A chicken restaurant with the name 'Hitler' and images of the Nazi leader are sparking strong reactions from foreigners in Thailand, Mail writes online.
“Nazism” In Chiang Mai
After my previous posting “Nazi knick-knacks in Pattaya” another incident of playing with clothes and other attributes of Nazi Germany. The news about this has rightly made it to the world press. Interesting is an editorial by Sanitsuda Ekachai, editor of the Bangkok Post, reproduced below in translation: Nazism in our brainwashed upbringing Who is not shocked to see teenage girls gaily dressed in full Nazi regalia dressed as Adolf Hitler and SS guards to…
Chiang Mai students in Nazi uniform
The Bangkok Post published an article on September 28 about a school, the Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Chiang Mai, where students had dressed up in Nazi uniforms during a sports day, wearing swastika armbands and uttering the “Sieg Heil” salute during the parade. A Jewish human rights organization has rightly called for those responsible for this school to be judged. In the meantime, all over the world, including by all kinds of consular representatives in Thailand, sharp protests have been made against this way of Nazis …
Nazi knick-knacks in Pattaya
Yes, in recent years I have seen a few: riders of a motorbike with a crash helmet, reminiscent of a military helmet from World War II. To be more precise, it is a helmet of the German army, “decorated” with the swastika (swastika) on one side and the SS runes on the other. I was very surprised that such a decorated helmet was allowed in Thailand. Just thought…