Thai Athletes' Paris Olympic Uniforms Draw Criticism

[snoop1130]

 

The official uniforms for Thai athletes to be worn at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony were revealed yesterday on ‘Stadium TH’s’ Facebook page. The unveiling attracted a variety of responses from social media users.

 

The uniform, modeled by Sapsiree Taerattanachai, a Thai national badminton player, is inspired by the Phraratchathan long-sleeved suit. This particular suit is often worn by Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, cabinet ministers, and other high-ranking government officials. The uniform is crafted from light blue Thai silk and features a mandarin collar.

 

One unnamed Facebook user questioned whether the Olympic uniform resembled the attire worn by a local governor at a national sports event. Another comment referred to the Paris Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO), possibly suggesting the attire's formal nature.

 

 

One user commended the use of Thai fabrics, though recommended a more modern design, voicing that the uniform resemble those worn to a TAO gathering. The reactions weren't all positive. Pansak Vinyaratn, a former advisor to numerous former prime ministers, likened the outfit to a "waiter's uniform in a restaurant of a two-star hotel."

 

Prominent architect Duangrit Bunnag relayed his friends' disappointment with the design. He advised Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to enlist designers to rework the uniform, and assured that it's not too late to do so.

 

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-- 2024-07-18

 

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[n00dle]

because everyone knows the athletes should be wearing easily recognizable sponsored athleisure brands

[Tropicalevo]

8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

and assured that it's not too late to do so.

It is too late.

The envelopes have already changed hands.

[John Drake]

15 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

One unnamed Facebook user questioned whether the Olympic uniform resembled the attire worn by a local governor at a national sports event. Another comment referred to the Paris Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO), possibly suggesting the attire's formal nature.

 

 

One user commended the use of Thai fabrics, though recommended a more modern design, voicing that the uniform resemble those worn to a TAO gathering. The reactions weren't all positive. Pansak Vinyaratn, a former advisor to numerous former prime ministers, likened the outfit to a "waiter's uniform in a restaurant of a two-star hotel."

 

Prominent architect Duangrit Bunnag relayed his friends' disappointment with the design. He advised Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to enlist designers to rework the uniform, and assured that it's not too late to do so.

 

Thai bashers.

[ikke1959]

It is a show to let the world know how the dinosaurs have the grip on the people in Thailand... Olympic Games uniforms should show the culture of the country instead of dressed up for a meeting or party.... Indeed the old guard has shown their influence again... How much need we new  young blood

[Nick Carter icp]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

 

 

One unnamed Facebook user questioned whether the Olympic 

 

 

One user commended the use of Thai fabrics, though r

 

  This story is about two Facebook posts ?

Unnamed posts at that . 

Journalists  often write posts on social media and then report about those posts the next day 

[RT555]

How many did they need 6?

[hotchilli]

The way things are going with the Olympics I'm most surprised it's not rainbow colours....

[JimHuaHin]

Thailand moves further backwards.

[tandor]

52 minutes ago, RT555 said:

How many did they need 6?

Pistol Shooting and Archery

[007 RED]

I would suggest that for the opening ceremony parade, the women all wear Tuk Tuk costumes (as per the Miss Universe Contest a few years back photo below).

 

The men could wear motorcycle suits.  When the march out, and around the stadium, the TTs and m/c should weave in and around each other, just like they do in BBK traffic.

 

Now that would be a real display of Thai culture 😊

[PETERTHEEATER]

Is lipstick optional for the Thai male competitors?

[siftasam]

Lovely! I'm a big fan of Sapsiree. She is supremely fit, has worked so hard on her game and has built an excellent relationship with her badminton partner. They are certainly in the medal hunt at the Olympics.

She is intense when she is playing, but afterwards shows a charming and smiley personality.

 

All of the Thai badminton players will be trying 100% in the Olympics. They will be very well trained and prepared. BUT the competition, particularly from China and Japan, is intense.

 

Good luck to them all. Having watched Thai badminton for 15 years I know that they will do Thailand proud.

 

Love to you, Sapsiree! Chok dee!

[DLock]

This uniform reeks of some Politicians wife getting the job, to help promote her struggling fabric shop in Pratunam.

 

It's embarrassingly bad.

[john donson]

200.000 baht per shirt, would not surprise me, if they billed that...

[Aussie999]

18 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

Thai bashers.

Um, how did you draw that conclusion 

[Neeranam]

3 hours ago, RT555 said:

How many did they need 6?

Why you say  like this? 

[brewsterbudgen]

3 hours ago, RT555 said:

How many did they need 6?

51

[Fortean1]

Which channels will have overall coverage of the sports events in Paris?  I use True Visions and hope that the SPOTV channels will have overall coverage.

[ChipButty]

I don't see what's wrong with it, and good luck to all the athletes from Thailand, 

[drgoon]

Is the model a Tom or male or androgynis or simply AI.

[Neeranam]

7 minutes ago, drgoon said:

Is the model a Tom or male or androgynis or simply AI.

Strange question, it's obviously a woman and who cares if she is a tom or not?

[drgoon]

16 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Strange question, it's obviously a woman and who cares if she is a tom or not?

Nobody except you...

[it is what it is]

20 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Thailand moves further backwards.

 

how so? explain please.

 

looks like a well styled culturally appropriate uniform to me

[Patong2021]

The uniform is fine.

[daveAustin]

On 7/18/2024 at 3:48 PM, John Drake said:

 

Thai bashers.

Thais bashing Thais? Should probably read again. 
And yes it is awful. Thais can have so much elegance in design, but this staid thing looks like a workman’s outfit and smacks of dinosaur governmental input. 

[Dcheech]

On my new feed this morming: Thailand changes Olympic uniform. 

After a couple days defending it, they caved fast. 

[RocketDog]

On 7/19/2024 at 8:53 AM, 007 RED said:

I would suggest that for the opening ceremony parade, the women all wear Tuk Tuk costumes (as per the Miss Universe Contest a few years back photo below).

 

The men could wear motorcycle suits.  When the march out, and around the stadium, the TTs and m/c should weave in and around each other, just like they do in BBK traffic.

 

Now that would be a real display of Thai culture 😊

Only if the vehicles occasionally (or frequently) crash into each other, the audience, or other stationary object within 500m of the path.