Alarming! As Two American tourists Were fined in Thailand for 'butt selfie' at temple
Shocking as Thai authorities have
fined two American tourists for public indecency for posing for a “butt selfie”
in front of a famous Buddhist temple.
The American tourists were arrested
at an airport in the capital, Bangkok.
They were each fined 5,000 baht
($154) for baring their buttocks for a picture taken at Bangkok’s Wat Arun, or
Temple of the Dawn.
The two American citizens have
admitted taking the picture.
While Thailand has a reputation for
racy night life, the predominantly Buddhist country is deeply conservative and
revealing clothing is frowned upon while public nudity is considered offensive.
The two men had an Instagram account
called traveling_butts which showcased similar selfies taken at tourists sites
around the world.
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