Thailand blasts Victoria's Secret for Buddha suits
Posted on Sunday, April 25 @ 09:07:56 EDT by SweenyTod
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BANGKOK, Thailand - Victoria's Secret - the American company known for its racy lingerie - may have gone too far with its new bikini featuring images of Buddha.
The swimsuit has angered government officials and clergy in this mainly Buddhist country, who plan to ask the company to suspend worldwide sales of the offending item and are considering banning its import into Thailand.
The swimsuit, with pictures of a seated Buddha on the breast areas of the halter, "is a major insult to Buddhism," said Gen. Amnuay Phetsiri, the deputy chief of the national police of Thailand.
Victoria's Secret does not have any outlets in Thailand, and no local company imports its products.
Amnuay, the deputy police chief, however, said police are looking at the legality of preventing the import of the swimsuit by businesses and individuals.
Thailand's Foreign Ministry has also asked its embassy in the United States to appeal to Victoria's Secret to immediately halt sales of the swimsuit, said the ministry spokesman, Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
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