A controversial statue displayed at Bangkok’s Bazaar Hotel on Ratchadaphisek Road stirred a debate within the community, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to weigh in on the matter. Despite public criticism, the unique sculpture has been permitted to remain at the hotel premises by the BMA.
Chadchart Sittipunt, the Governor of Bangkok, responded to inquiries about any potential legal violations associated with the sculpture. However, to date, no infringements have come to light.
“The sculpture has a rather sinister appearance which is easily seen by everyone passing Ratchadaphisek Road, potentially unsettling pedestrians and travellers. We acknowledge that it might cause discomfort to some, and we’re striving to work out a resolution.”
The sculpture, a 4 metre-tall humanoid figure…
