, Thaiger reported.
Influencer was promoting grilled pork at his restaurant
While wearing the thobe might not have resulted in such backlash, it was the fact that Tony was promoting grilled pork, which is prohibited in Islam, that stirred controversy.
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While holding the grilled meat, he greeted the audience with a happy Thai New Year, adding, “Anyone interested in trying grilled pork can visit us at Uncle Tony’s Kitchen”.
He then serves the dish to a customer, still dressed in the thobe, and urges his followers to visit the restaurant another time before the video ends.
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Influencer draws criticism for inappropriate action
Muslim and non-Muslim netizens alike condemned Tony in the comments, demanding he remove the video.
“Uncle, you shouldn’t wear these clothes to promote pork,” one commenter reportedly wrote. “You know it’s not appropriate. Don’t think only about the views.”
“I used to be your fan, but I’m going to unfollow you now,” another expressed.
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Tony later deleted the video and posted an apology, saying: