Popular Post Seducedbytheseas Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 We have a crazy old guy down the street that has posted a sign where our kids can see. Our neighbors and friends think it is vulgar and some Thais think it is offensive to the Thai King, kingdom, and country. This signage is placed in his backyard facing the Thai flags for king and country. Our Thai friends asked to report him and we told our neighbor who gladly accepted to make a report. The police told him that it was not offending anyone personally, so nothing they can do. We think it was a pretty pathetic answer. Any thoughts? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Yes, it is offensive. But does it not qualify as "free speech"? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 I would also say it was offensive and I am sure Thai netizens and Thai media would say the same especially in such proxomity to the flag and the "coronation" due to happen shortly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 especially since it is placed above the flags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sipi Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 Maybe he hates bananas. 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Signs like this are not good for general population consumption...otherwise it is a bit of dark humor...made me smile! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Its deliberately offensive in any country, regardless of the flags and where the sign is in position relative to the flags. It should be taken down... If the police are not going to take action then take action. Paint bomb it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 Looks like he lives in a shoebox. Feel sorry for him or just leave him be. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Seducedbytheseas said: Our Thai friends asked to report him and we told our neighbor who gladly accepted to make a report. If the police won't do anything let the Thais worry about it, is his place rented or bought. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffbezoz Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, sipi said: Maybe he hates bananas. or else its his response to the thread on TV about having sex with ladboys ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simple1 Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 13 hours ago, Gumballl said: Yes, it is offensive. But does it not qualify as "free speech"? Free speech in Thailand - LOL 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 Interesting that it's written in English, now who would that be aimed at? 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmeldo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 We all have our moments but my question for him is why does he live here? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) There are worse things that are offensive in Thailand and the world. I see it as art. And freedom of speech. Couldn't care less. Edited April 24, 2019 by blackcab Removed all italic font 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 A number of off topic posts removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 hours ago, PatOngo said: Interesting that it's written in English, now who would that be aimed at? The OP didn't say, but I would assume the old guy is a farang. Did the OP ever ask the guy who that sign was directed at or the guy's motivation? Maybe he's an American and just communicating to the US President. (joking) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, mike787 said: I see it as art. And how would you explain that to young children? Or wouldn't it be more considerate of others less artistic if you didn't have to have your young children see this... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Psimbo Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2019 Interesting that the Op has chosen not to continue with input since his original post- smells like trolling to me (or HE's the crazy old man!). 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I would think more likely a Thai. Any ferlung showing this is really taking a chance. Last week I was getting a service done on my Forza at GWH when a radioactive green one went past and in 2" high letters was written on the side ' NO <deleted> , NO RIDE ' I don't think this was a Honda quote. Oh and replace the** with uc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seducedbytheseas Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 The guy is a farang and the sign was apparently aimed at neighbors who have had many issues with him. The post was meant to get an opinion on whether the sign is offensive (to neighbors with children, the flags of Thailand and Kingdom, etc.). We have signed a petition several months ago to get him to take the sign down (yes, there are more signs in front and in back of his home) after he refused our requests to take them down. Since the police did nothing, we thought about the offensiveness of the sign positioned directly in front of the Thai flags. Surely, if the right people who monitor the Thai Penal Code Laws saw this, they may have something to say. A visiting Thai friend from Bangkok saw this sign and prompted the neighbor to report it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2019 Seems the bloke is crackers.... If he wrote that on this forum he would be history..???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMuir Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 5 hours ago, PatOngo said: Interesting that it's written in English, now who would that be aimed at? The English? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Puchaiyank said: Signs like this are not good for general population consumption...otherwise it is a bit of dark humor...made me smile! There is in humor in that sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, RobMuir said: The English? That may be the case if only English people spoke English 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Seducedbytheseas said: The guy is a farang and the sign was apparently aimed at neighbors who have had many issues with him. The post was meant to get an opinion on whether the sign is offensive (to neighbors with children, the flags of Thailand and Kingdom, etc.). We have signed a petition several months ago to get him to take the sign down (yes, there are more signs in front and in back of his home) after he refused our requests to take them down. Since the police did nothing, we thought about the offensiveness of the sign positioned directly in front of the Thai flags. Surely, if the right people who monitor the Thai Penal Code Laws saw this, they may have something to say. A visiting Thai friend from Bangkok saw this sign and prompted the neighbor to report it. Thanks for the clarification. Regarding whether it's offensive, I believe a sign in a foreign language may not have the same impact as one written in the local language. Imagine a vulgar sign in Chinese posted on someone's house in America. Most people would have no idea and even if told, would probably shrug their shoulders. I suppose if he's living in a gated community, he would have to abide by certain community rules/standards. Then it would be up to the community to ensure he complies....not really a law enforcement thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 The OP says the old guy is crazy. If that is truly the case, he requires professional help rather than having the pot stirred to vilify him. Who knows where that can lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 The hospital in your area must overrun with people suffering from offendediitis. I wish them all the best, and hope they recover soon. I know how mentally and physically debilitating being offended can be for some people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I have seen t shirts displaying the same. Have seen t shirts displaying worse,there is a shop at chattuchak market that has the same sign. If the old guy does nothing else i would just leave him be. Someone said something about explaining this to children,i bet they have seen or will see a lot more offensive stuff in their live time. Like the Eagles said,'get over it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 It's no more offensive than the dumb ass rude T shirts you see the Thais wearing everyday as they wander around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Why? Should he have said BUTT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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