Adverts fury ahead of Thai king funeral
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APPLE, Facebook and Google logos have been removed from a giant statue of a mythical beast that will stand inside a sprawling cremation complex being built for Thailand’s late king after their inclusion caused an online outcry.
Dozens of palace artisans are working around the clock to produce a dizzying array of sculptures for the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October — a year after the revered monarch’s death plunged a nation into mourning.
One of the leading artists included logos for the tech giants on a 2-meter tall statue of the Garuda — a half-bird-half-human creature in Hindu and Buddhist mythology — as a way of paying tribute to Bhumibol’s embrace of technology.
But their inclusion sparked a backlash when photos of the statue were published online, prompting their removal and an apology from the artist.
“I have to apologize, I did this job to show my pride for His Majesty like everyone else,” artist Pitak Chalermlao said.
The Apple and Google logos were nestled in the centre of each of the Garuda’s wings while a Facebook logo was etched onto the animal’s belt buckle.
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