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Chinese Embassy in Thailand says controversial Lazada video is unacceptable
14 Sept 03:46 Key points summarised by AI
- The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok officially stated that a controversial Lazada sales promotion video, which allegedly referenced a Thai royal family member, is "unacceptable."
- The video sparked outrage due to an influencer in a wheelchair and references to noble ancestry, interpreted by some as mocking a royal family member who uses a wheelchair.
- The controversy led to significant boycotts against Lazada by Thai royalist groups and the Thai Army, despite apologies from Lazada and its advertising agency.
- Legal action has been initiated, with a complaint filed against one of the influencers for allegedly mocking a member of the royal family.
