webfact Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Culture Ministry in a spot of bother after naming a Japanese-inspired place as Thai heritage By NISANATH KUNGWANWONG THE NATION Hinoki Land // Photo from: HinokiLand's Facebook fanpage A POPULAR new tourist destination in Chiang Mai, Hinoki Land, has become controversial on social media after the Culture Ministry nominated the Japanese-inspired site as one of Thailand’s top 10 cultural destinations. Many people posted comments saying, “Hinoki Land should not be included in the list, as it merely copies a Japanese tourist spot of the same name.” The ministry’s Cultural Promotion Office recently announced the top 10 cultural destinations for people to visit. Hinoki Land // Photo from: HinokiLand's Facebook fanpage The destinations were selected from popular places nationwide, ranging from a botanical garden to an architectural museum and an agricultural farm to a nightlife theatre. Besides Hinoki Land in Chiang Mai’s Chaiya Prakan district, the other places are Chiang Rai’s Doi Tung, Jim Thompson Farm in Nakhon Ratchasima province, the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Chon Buri, the Buffalo Village in Suphan Buri, Woodland Muangmai in Nakhon Pathom province, Ancient City in Samut Prakan, the Siam Niramit theatre in Bangkok and the Phuket Fantasy theatre. According to the announcement, the ministry selected these places in order to honour them for their cultural heritage. The ministry also aims to encourage the general public to promote cultural heritage at both local and national levels. Criteria not known However, the ministry did not mention the criteria for its selection, which led the public to wonder about the choices. A Chiang Mai cultural promotion officer said her office had not nominated Hinoki Land, |but it that was done by the headquarters in Bangkok. Hinoki Land // Photo from: HinokiLand's Facebook fanpage Meanwhile, when contacted by The Nation, the Cultural Ministry declined to explain the criteria for selection, saying its officers were in a meeting to discuss the issue and would reveal the criteria today. “I’m surprised that the Culture Ministry nominated Hinoki Land, which imitates Japan’s popular destination,” Phakkhanan Winitchai, director of Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Chiang Mai Office, said. “The ministry should reveal the selection criteria. If the criteria claims to be based on Thai culture, it may not be credible. However, if the place was selected for its international value, it may pass.” Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30369330 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-05-14 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 That top pic' looks like load of big red domino's ready for a rally .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Why didn't they just paint Hopewell red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 It's all Thai culture- from som tam, biriyani, ice cubes to light bulbs, and iPhones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 The outdoor museum, “Ancient Siam” definitely should be on the list of cultural heritage sites since in is a collection ( and replicas) of traditional Thai architecture from all regions of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 How a Thai Ministry could get culture??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Lupatria said: It's all Thai culture- from som tam, biriyani, ice cubes to light bulbs, and iPhones. At of course the bearskin hat that the Kings soldiers wear. My wife would not have it that they were in Europe 400+ years ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, toenail said: The outdoor museum, “Ancient Siam” definitely should be on the list of cultural heritage sites since in is a collection ( and replicas) of traditional Thai architecture from all regions of Thailand. Is that the place with the double charging? yes a good example of Thai culture and all the buildings are copies! I see it's gone up to 700 baht now, no thanks not even at 350 baht for Thais. I can look at 20 year old crumbling concrete on our housing estate for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Last picture shows a nice clear sky. Could this be FAKE NEWS by Photoshop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Appparently Stonehenge ,the pryamids and the wheel all from the Thai think tank.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Maybe Hinoki Land memorializes Japanese occupation of Thailand in WW2. Then it is part of Thai cultural history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Orton Rd said: Is that the place with the double charging? yes a good example of Thai culture and all the buildings are copies! My nomination for Post of the Week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 4 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Why didn't they just paint Hopewell red? And charge an entrance fee; it could help them pay the money back. It will take a while though to collect the 12Billion Baht they owe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 4 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Why didn't they just paint Hopewell red? This is truly Thai heritage.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 A picture of a beautiful beach in a TAT promotion leaflet ,turned out actually to be one on a Scottish Island, Barra if my memory is correct. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Resorts up here have a Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower and Mount Rushmore as part of Thai culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 9 hours ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, when contacted by The Nation, the Cultural Ministry declined to explain the criteria for selection, saying its officers were in a meeting to discuss the issue and would reveal the criteria today. So they'l decide the criteria after the selection hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 3 hours ago, DPKANKAN said: At of course the bearskin hat that the Kings soldiers wear. My wife would not have it that they were in Europe 400+ years ago!! With so many strange colours I think the Thai version is from that endangered animal Polyester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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