July 9, 201313 yr Causing a stir on social media is the place that opened in Bangkok called Hitler Fried Chicken. They took the logo for the KFC C. Sanders and put Hilter there. KFC is going to sue. My question is why are Thai's so obsessed with Hitler? with Nazi symbols? etc? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356705/Fried-chicken-takeaway-called-Hitler-opens-Thailand-comes-complete-logo-Nazi-leader-bow-tie.html
July 9, 201313 yr My question is why are Thai's so obsessed with Hitler? with Nazi symbols? etc? I really don't know but, while not quite being very prevalent, their use of the face of Hitler and the swastika symbol is beyond acceptable from an international point of view. Most don't have a clue at all about who Hitler really was and most have almost no clue at all about prior world history including, for example, details about either World War I or World War II. Michael, if you can do it without upsetting them (and be neutral with your reactions!), ask your friends which side Thailand was on during World War II. My guess is you'll either get a totally blank stare (no clue whatsoever) or you'll get a wrong answer. [if whoever you're talking to seems receptive to further questioning, ask him/her/they if he/her/they is/are aware that the Thai government declared war against both the US and England].
July 10, 201313 yr Yes, it’s been causing a stir in social media. But as is often the case when stories go around and around, the facts have got pretty twisted.Facts1. The first information came 2 months ago in a tweet from a Bangkok-based journalist.2. The restaurant is in Ubon Ratchathani – not Bangkok.3. It did not open “last month: - it opened in 2011.4. The owner quickly changed the name to “H-ler” and changed the sign as “he did wanted to avoid criticism of any Nazi association.”5. The photo was taken in 2011.Astonishing that Kentucky Fried Chicken would consider suing on the basis on speculation without first checking the facts!http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/358663/hitler-chicken-off-the-menu
July 10, 201313 yr The daily mail got it completely wrong, here are some corrections: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2013/07/09/nein-kfc-threatens-lawsuit-against-non-existent-hitler-fried-chicken-restaurant
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