From swastika flags to Hitler T-shirts: why Nazi symbols are common in Southeast Asia

Adolf Goebbels
Published on Mar 19, 2023
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Nazi iconography ranging from swastika flags to T-shirts showing images of Adolf Hitler are easy to find in Southeast Asian markets. Critics attribute this trend to ignorance about historical facts and a misplaced fascination with the fascist regime.

In January 2019, a member of popular Thai band BNK48 wore a T-shirt showing a Nazi flag with a swastika on it during a televised rehearsal. The appearance sparked a huge controversy, with the Israeli embassy expressing â€œshock and dismayâ€. There are some, however, who are growing more aware of the reasons why such items cause offense.