Nazi imagery in Thailand

There is an ongoing interest in Thailand of Nazi imagery, particularly among young people. The fascination with such imagery is considered to be based on ignorance rather than admiration of Nazis.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

The minister of education has stated that the school curriculum will be changed in the near future to include information about the Holocaust.^[8]

Occurrences

• Hitler was the name of an Adolf Hitler-themed fried chicken restaurant in Ubon Ratchathani,^[9] Thailand.^[10] It changed its name to "H-ler" and then eventually closed down. While open, KFC considered taking legal action against them.^[11][12] A statement by Yum! (parent company of KFC) is as follows: "We find it extremely distasteful and are considering legal action since it is an infringement of our brand trademark and has nothing to do with us."^[13]
• A waxworks used Hitler saluting in a billboard to advertise.
• There is a herbal laxative tea sold in Thailand. The package depicts Hitler's head with fire coming from his mouth and light beams emitting from his eyes. The caption of the package reads "Release the Demon."
• T-shirts are sold depicting Nazi images. One shows a Hitler Teletubby while another has an image of a Panda Hitler.^[1]
• The Thai band "Slur" produced a video in which they performed in Nazi uniforms and wore Hitler mustaches.
• The ruling military junta of the Thai government produced a 2014 propaganda video made to teach core values of society in Thailand.^[2] In the video, a child paints a picture of Hitler with a swastika in the background. The child adjacent sees the work and applauds.
• A large mural was created by students at Chulalongkorn University. It depicted both superheroes and Hitler. The university apologized.^[1]
• In 2011, during a sports day parade, students of a Catholic school in Thailand dressed and marched in SS uniforms. The school later apologized after international outrage.^[2]

See also

• Nazi chic

References

1. Shuo, Han; Wang, Zhoakun (21 August 2013). "Why Hitler is hip in Thailand". Global Times (China). Retrieved 4 June 2015.
2. "Hitler imagery in Thai junta propaganda film sparks outrage" (South Africa). Mail & Guardian. 10 December 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
3. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/10/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/thai-junta-propaganda-film-stuns-with-hitler-scene/#.VXD209zF8tA
4. http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/08/kfc-is-not-amused-by-hitler-fried-chicken/
5. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/08/20138916509337563.html
6. http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/360384/ignorance-hypocrisy-and-chula-hitler-billboard
7. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/12/10/hitler-appears-in-thai-propaganda-video/
8. http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/805576.shtml
9. The Diplomat. ""Hitler" Fried Chicken: KFC Logo Gets Troubling Nazi Chic Makeover | Asia Life". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
10. "Thailand's "Hitler Fried Chicken" is a Little Out Of Mein Kampfort Zone". Policymic.com. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
11. "‘Hitler’ Fried Chicken: KFC May Sue Restaurant In Thailand For Replacing Colonel Sanders With Adolf Hitler". Ibtimes.com. 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
12. "KFC Threatens Legal Action Against 'Hitler' Chicken [Video". NASDAQ.com. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
13. "Hitler chicken joint renews focus on 'Nazi chic' Thailand - WSFA.com: News Weather and Sports for Montgomery, AL". WSFA.com. Retrieved 2013-07-24.