"Gen Prayut advised her to maintain the quality of being Thai" 

 

"could set an example of a Thai person speaking English with a “sophisticated accent”" 

 

“We’re fixing the Thai education system to make Thai people speak English with a good accent,” he said.

 

Maria is certainly more beautiful and taller than them (other Thai) but a bit too skinny. She should work out more.” 

 

 

Wooo, the man was on a roll for sure :)

3 hours ago, Toknarok said:

             It's somewhat unfortunate that her name Maria translated in Thai means 'doglick'.

Sorry. Lia is lick. Though most This would say Malia.

Ah; a Swede and a Pumpkin, the former looking fresh and ripe and the latter looking shrivelled and rotten !

How are her Thai language skills I wonder? 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Miss Universe Thailand accepts Prayut’s offer of job as government spokesperson to ‘promote Thainess’

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION 

 

Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp poses as a woman tries to take selfie shots with her at Government House |yesterday. In Maria’s left hand is a Suk Jai doll, the mascot of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

 

MISS UNIVERSE Thailand Maria Poonlertparp yesterday visited Government House to meet Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha after finishing in the final five in the Miss Universe 2017 contest late last month.

As a gift for the Thai beauty pageant winner, Prayut offered her a job with the government spokesperson team to promote tourism.

 

 

As an ambassador of goodwill, Maria immediately accepted the offer. “I wish to promote Thainess for the international community to see and understand,” she said, flashing a smile.

 

Prayut also said Maria, who is of mixed Thai and Swedish derivation, could set an example of a Thai person speaking English with a “sophisticated accent”. 

 

“We’re fixing the Thai education system to make Thai people speak English with a good accent,” he said.

 

 

Maria’s trip to Government House with her mother was one of her earliest agenda items since returning to Thailand on Sunday night from a one-week break after the competition in Las Vegas. Although not claiming the crown, the 25-year-old achieved the best showing for Thailand since Porntip Nakhirunkanok Simon, who won the Miss Universe contest in 1988.

 

Maria is no stranger to the spotlight, as the 1.8-metre-tall model began her career when she was 13, has recorded singles and performed some acting roles. She also holds a master’s degree in marketing from the Stockholm Business School in Sweden.

 

She not only won the hearts of Thai people but also triggered a debate about the term “social movement”, which she was asked about during Miss Universe’s question-and-answer session.

 

On stage, she stumbled in her answer, confusing demographic shifts in society with social advocacy, which drew criticism from some commentators. Off stage, however, she continues her advocacy against teenage pregnancy and yesterday gave promotional materials to Prayut.

 

The premier also displayed his particular brand of humour as he met the model, who was said to be “very glad, excited and honoured” to meet him in person.

 

“No matter what rank you gained, what’s done is done. Thai people support you,” Prayut said. “In my opinion, Maria is certainly more beautiful and taller than them but a bit too skinny. She should work out more.”

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30333792

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-12-13

The ordinary woman taking the selfie is better looking....

9 hours ago, Get Real said:

I´ve heard of a baglady before, but never ever seen a bagman. 

Dictionary

 

 

bag·man

ˈbaɡman/

noun

 

1. 1.

   USAUSTRALIAN/NZinformal

   ****** an agent who collects or distributes the proceeds of illicit activities. **** I would say that this epitomises the current situation 

   "one million dollars cash paid to the general's bagman"
2. 2.

   CANADIAN

   a political fundraiser.

   "a Tory bagman"

Promote Thainess!

 

What the.....?!

While it is known that they don't care for us farang too much, funny how they are crazy about the mixed blood Thais. 

 

Is it because they are the most successful Thai looking people? 

5 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

Dictionary

 

 

 

bag·man

ˈbaɡman/

noun

 

1. 1.

   USAUSTRALIAN/NZinformal

   ****** an agent who collects or distributes the proceeds of illicit activities. **** I would say that this epitomises the current situation 

   "one million dollars cash paid to the general's bagman"
2. 2.

   CANADIAN

   a political fundraiser.

   "a Tory bagman"

Thanks a bunch, dude! Are you serious? I was making an ironic comment. Now I just know that you ain´t got any understanding or humour.

16 hours ago, webfact said:

“No matter what rank you gained, what’s done is done. Thai people support you,” Prayut said. “In my opinion, Maria is certainly more beautiful and taller than them but a bit too skinny. She should work out more.”

Great for the kids self confidence. 

will the new hottie get a crash course on manipulation of tourist numbers ?!!

Yes Prime Minister, that's crocodile skin.

I know that but it’s empty! No one told her the fee?

20 hours ago, Dave67 said:

What was he thinking when he bought that shirt looks like its made of plastic

Channeling Mugatu I think.

 

Edited December 13, 20178 yr by rwdrwdrwd

Can't wallpaper over rotted walls

" Gen Prayut advised her to maintain the quality of being Thai and do everything honestly in return for her parents."

Honestly, what would he know about HONESTLY ? 

What a jerk sorry joke?

Export-Import Business, does she need a work permit?

Edited December 20, 20178 yr by Rhys