Myanmar viewers question costumes in Thai series ‘Scarlet Heart Thailand’
The upcoming Thai historical fantasy series Scarlet Heart Thailand has sparked online debate after some Myanmar viewers said costumes and accessories featured in its teaser resemble those worn at the Myanmar royal court, particularly during the Konbaung dynasty.
Produced by GMMTV, the series stars Win Metawin, Tu Tontawan, Nanon Korapat, Tay Tawan, Fourth Nattawat, Phuwin Tangsakyuen, Perth Tanapon and Force Jiratchapong.
Adapted from the popular Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin, the Thai version follows a modern woman who travels back in time and finds herself in the body of Fong Nuan, a woman from the fictional city of Wang Nam Lin. She becomes entangled in a struggle for power among seven princes, alongside a story of love and fate. Some Myanmar viewers have called on the production team to explain the historical and cultural references behind the costumes and accessories. An online petition campaign was launched on 20 October, urging the company to verify its historical research, clarify the sources of its designs and provide appropriate cultural credit.
The claims and demands have so far come from some viewers, and further clarification and historical evidence from the production team are awaited.
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I think gg translate would get it right here.
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Using a nation's ongoing humanitarian tragedy as a cheap insult over a debate about cultural heritage and historical appropriation isn't a flex. it's a profound display of human indecency. We are talking about our history, our cultural heritage, and our identity being utilized without proper credit or respect. Kicking people who are already suffering just to deflect from that issue says everything about your character and nothing about our history.
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“Alawi is a fictional city inspired by a diverse range of cultures, including Thai, Lanna, Chinese, Burmese, and others.”
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Saying that Alawi is “inspired by diverse cultures” does not address our concerns or excuse the lack of cultural accountability. The word “𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝” is 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝, 𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
What you have presented is not merely a piece of clothing or a fashion design. It bears a striking resemblance to our tradational attire from Myanmar's Yadanabon Period, a significant part of our cultural and historical heritage. This is not something that should be casually dismissed as a generic design inspired by multiple cultures.
If GMMTV genuinely drew inspiration from Myanmar's cultural attire, then we deserve a clear explanation. What historical research was conducted? Which specific cultural and historical references informed the design? Was Myanmar's heritage properly acknowledged and represented? And why has there been no meaningful explanation addressing these concerns?
We are not asking you to simply label your fictional world as multicultural. We are asking you to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
It is honestly frustrating to see cultural heritage treated as nothing more than an aesthetic choice while legitimate concerns about its representation remain unanswered. If you claim to be inspired by another culture, you should be prepared to explain that inspiration with transparency, respect, and historical context.
GMMTV & the production team, please stop staying silent and address these concerns directly. We deserve more than a vague statement about a fictional city. We deserve an explanation of the cultural and historical references behind the design, along with proper acknowledgment of the heritage it appears to draw from.
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#CreditOurHeritage
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Silence is not an answer. Our culture deserves respect, and Myanmar fans deserve a clear response from GMMTV. We will continue to stand for our cultural heritage until our voices are heard.
GMMTV RESPECT OUR CULTURE
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@GMMTV@ScarletHeartTH@Giggoo_
Read the caption and watch the video to see how educated Thai people respectfully presented Myanmar’s culture, traditions, and heritage. There is a lot you can learn from their thoughtful approach and genuine cultural appreciation. Learn from them and show the same respect for your neighboring countries and their cultures.
GMMTV RESPECT OUR CULTURE
#RespectMyanmarCulture
#CreditOurHeritage
#ScarletHeartTH