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Much-revered Phra Prom statue destroyed (Erawan Shrine, Thailand)
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| March 21, 2006
Posted on 03/20/2006 8:28:15 PM PST by killjoy
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First off, Muslims had nothing to do with this. For those who don't know, the shrine is in the center of Bangkok's financial area. The condos around that area are some of the most expensive in Thailand. Sounds like a spoiled rich kid who finally found a way to end his depression.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:28:17 PM PST
by
killjoy
To: LeoWindhorse; mfnorman; Dr. Marten; angkor; correctthought; JimSEA; GOP_1900AD; Freemarketman; ...
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:29:34 PM PST
by
killjoy
(Same Shirt, Different Day)
To: killjoy
NOT cool.
Miss Thailand, its been a full year since I've been there.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:30:48 PM PST
by
Central Scrutiniser
(Stunned, he asked: "What do you call your act?" "The Aristocrats!")
To: killjoy
The father said he had not heard from his son after learning that he was killed.
I had to read that twice.
To: killjoy
oh my GOd!
I have been to this shrine and made offerings a hundred times.
What a tragedy for the people of Bangkok .
To: LeoWindhorse
I haven't seen this shrine, its in the hotel?
I usually stay in the Suvkumvit area, far from the Chao Praya.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:37:09 PM PST
by
Central Scrutiniser
(Stunned, he asked: "What do you call your act?" "The Aristocrats!")
To: Central Scrutiniser
no, it's right on the corner of Ploenchit and Rajadamri ,caddy corner from WT-Bangkok .You really can't miss it .
This is appalling news!
To: LeoWindhorse
Is this it?
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:44:24 PM PST
by
Musket
To: Central Scrutiniser
I haven't seen this shrine, its in the hotel? I usually stay in the Suvkumvit area, far from the Chao Praya. It is on the corner of Ratchadamri and Ratchapasong Rd. If you are on the skytrain, get off at Chit Lom station. It is on the street corner.
Here is one of my pictures of it.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:45:10 PM PST
by
killjoy
(Same Shirt, Different Day)
To: Central Scrutiniser
Miss Thailand, its been a full year since I've been there. I had to read that more than twice.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:45:36 PM PST
by
lightman
(The Office of the Keys should be exercised as some ministry needs to be exorcised.)
To: Musket
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:45:51 PM PST
by
killjoy
(Same Shirt, Different Day)
To: LeoWindhorse
This is appalling news! In other news, Toxin is already on the news getting involved saying the government will provide funds to rebuild it. Too bad the guy took a hammer to the wrong statue...
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:47:15 PM PST
by
killjoy
(Same Shirt, Different Day)
To: killjoy
I found this picture.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:49:38 PM PST
by
I still care
("For it is the doom of men that they forget" - Merlin, from Excalibur)
To: killjoy
OK, I know where its at, across from Gaysorn plaza near the royal sport club.
Damn.
I've walked past it a hundred times, I'd get off at Chit Lom to go to Pantip Plaza all the time, and to eat seafood.
I never really paid attention to it, seemed too touristy to me.
Now you got me wanting to go back, I love Bangkok, but only for a few days at a time, then I have to hit Phuket or Samui.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:51:31 PM PST
by
Central Scrutiniser
(Stunned, he asked: "What do you call your act?" "The Aristocrats!")
To: ThyDullRequiem
You've gotta see this. There's just too many angles to work on this story...
1: "The man fled but was later caught up by some taxi drivers and people started to beat him up"
Guess he didn't pay his toll...
2: "Pol Maj Gen Krissasda Phankhongchuen, deputy metropolitan police commissioner, said the man, who suffered severe injuries on his head..."
There is absolutely no proof that the man was stoned to death with the ridiculously excessive number of syllables in the police major's name.
3: "The father said he had not heard from his son after learning that he was killed."
Really.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:52:56 PM PST
by
The Black Knight
(You've gotta see this story, there's too many angles to work...see my post)
To: killjoy
I lived in Thailand for a while in the 70's. This is an old civilization and their traditions demand they deal with violent protesters harshly. The loss of the shrine is a tragedy.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:54:43 PM PST
by
Fielding
(Sans Dieu Rien)
To: Musket
yes, this is it . This is a very special place to hang out
and watch the world go by . I'm stunned.
To: killjoy
I know why you really took that photo.
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posted on
03/20/2006 8:56:33 PM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Those who talk don't know, those who know don't talk.)
To: ASA Vet
is that his g/f ? do ya think? ;^) nice.....
To: Fielding
If only people who burned crosses were dealt with in a similar fashion....
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