Thai PM Criticised for Fashion Choices at Global Summit

[webfact]

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A former fashion magazine columnist, now based in the US, has criticised Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s fashion choices during her attendance at the 31st Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Peru.

 

Mr Kiccha Buranond took to Facebook to express his disapproval of the Prime Minister's attire, comparing it to a tourist's casual outfit that would be deemed inappropriate for visiting Thailand’s revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

 

Kiccha particularly objected to Paetongtarn's choice of frayed trousers and trainers upon disembarking in Lima, Peru. According to him, these were unsuitable for someone performing official national duties at an international event.

He argued that a dark suit crafted from Thai fabric, complemented by stockings, high heels, and styled hair, would have been more fitting for the occasion.

 

The criticism didn’t stop at the ensemble upon her arrival. Kiccha extended his comments to other recent outfits worn by Thailand's Prime Minister, implying they lacked the polish expected of a leader at such high-profile meetings.

 

He remarked that one of her outfits resembled curtains draped over her shoulders, emphasising that these style choices seemed more personal than official.

 

Kiccha emphasised the importance of not overlooking these fashion choices, indicating that they send signals about a country's representation at global events.

 

While fashion might seem trivial to some, it plays a significant role in diplomatic circles where appearances often complement formal exchanges, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

While the Prime Minister's office has not commented on the issue, Kiccha's remarks have sparked a broader debate back home about the intersection of personal style and public representation, especially in global arenas. This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny leaders face regarding their public image.

 

 

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-- 2024-11-20

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Kiccha particularly objected to Paetongtarn's choice of frayed trousers and trainers upon disembarking in Lima, Peru. According to him, these were unsuitable for someone performing official national duties at an international event

Not your business... 

[mfd101]

Never mind, the Peruvians probably thought she was just one of the flunkies ...

[JoePai]

This quote "former fashion magazine columnist" needs to find a job

[Tropicalevo]

Not that choice of clothes is relevant, but she is still ahead of Boris in the fashion stakes.

(Bring back Chamberlain style)

 

[Slocum]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

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A former fashion magazine columnist, now based in the US, has criticised Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s fashion choices during her attendance at the 31st Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Peru.

 

Mr Kiccha Buranond took to Facebook to express his disapproval of the Prime Minister's attire, comparing it to a tourist's casual outfit that would be deemed inappropriate for visiting Thailand’s revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

 

Kiccha particularly objected to Paetongtarn's choice of frayed trousers and trainers upon disembarking in Lima, Peru. According to him, these were unsuitable for someone performing official national duties at an international event.

 

He argued that a dark suit crafted from Thai fabric, complemented by stockings, high heels, and styled hair, would have been more fitting for the occasion.

 

The criticism didn’t stop at the ensemble upon her arrival. Kiccha extended his comments to other recent outfits worn by Thailand's Prime Minister, implying they lacked the polish expected of a leader at such high-profile meetings.

 

He remarked that one of her outfits resembled curtains draped over her shoulders, emphasising that these style choices seemed more personal than official.

 

Kiccha emphasised the importance of not overlooking these fashion choices, indicating that they send signals about a country's representation at global events.

 

While fashion might seem trivial to some, it plays a significant role in diplomatic circles where appearances often complement formal exchanges, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

While the Prime Minister's office has not commented on the issue, Kiccha's remarks have sparked a broader debate back home about the intersection of personal style and public representation, especially in global arenas. This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny leaders face regarding their public image.

 

 

 

 

-- 2024-11-20

 

 

Busy body worthless Sour Grapes...Nobody ask for his Opinion....Just Low personality....

[SHA 2 BKK]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Not that choice of clothes is relevant, but she is still ahead of Boris in the fashion stakes.

(Bring back Chamberlain style)

 

Agree.  He did well.  “Peace in our day”.  

[ignore it]

Yep tacky.

 

Not supposed to wear white shoes after Labor Day.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Mr Mincewell, an expatriate Thai, is offended by her fashion choices?

He should give her his handbag.

[kimamey]

8 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Not that choice of clothes is relevant, but she is still ahead of Boris in the fashion stakes.

(Bring back Chamberlain style)

 

There are homeless people on the street that are ahead of Boris.

Not a very useful post, I'll admit but  then fashion isn't really my thing. 

[newnative]

Agree.

[Caldera]

She looks better than most.

 

Next.

[Jingthing]

The trousers are frayed. That's weird. I also agree about the shoes. 

[G_Money]

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The trousers are frayed. That's weird. I also agree about the shoes. 

Have you always been an admirer of women’s clothing?

 

 I enjoyed watching the TV show “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy”.

Edited 23 hours ago by G_Money

[Maybole]

She dressed comfortably for a long flight.

[Emdog]

23 hours ago, ignore it said:

Yep tacky.

 

Not supposed to wear white shoes after Labor Day.

Labor day for most of the world is May 1st. US put it in September so wouldn't be seeming to endorse those socialist leftist commie union types who might want to honor all the people that actually get jobs done

[MisterTee]

15 hours ago, Maybole said:

She dressed comfortably for a long flight.

...and forgot - or didn't bother - to dress appropriately for her arrival as the representative of her country.

[jayboy]

17 hours ago, Jingthing said:

The trousers are frayed. That's weird. I also agree about the shoes. 

 

Oh dear

[pegman]

On 11/19/2024 at 8:08 PM, Slocum said:

Busy body worthless Sour Grapes...Nobody ask for his Opinion....Just Low personality....

Just another Yank who can't mind his own business. Didn't take him long to pick up the trait

[billd766]

On 11/20/2024 at 10:37 AM, ignore it said:

Yep tacky.

 

Not supposed to wear white shoes after Labor Day.

Says Who?

[kwilco]

On 11/19/2024 at 7:24 PM, webfact said:

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A former fashion magazine columnist, now based in the US, has criticised Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s fashion choices during her attendance at the 31st Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Peru.

 

Mr Kiccha Buranond took to Facebook to express his disapproval of the Prime Minister's attire, comparing it to a tourist's casual outfit that would be deemed inappropriate for visiting Thailand’s revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

 

Kiccha particularly objected to Paetongtarn's choice of frayed trousers and trainers upon disembarking in Lima, Peru. According to him, these were unsuitable for someone performing official national duties at an international event.

 

He argued that a dark suit crafted from Thai fabric, complemented by stockings, high heels, and styled hair, would have been more fitting for the occasion.

 

The criticism didn’t stop at the ensemble upon her arrival. Kiccha extended his comments to other recent outfits worn by Thailand's Prime Minister, implying they lacked the polish expected of a leader at such high-profile meetings.

 

He remarked that one of her outfits resembled curtains draped over her shoulders, emphasising that these style choices seemed more personal than official.

 

Kiccha emphasised the importance of not overlooking these fashion choices, indicating that they send signals about a country's representation at global events.

 

While fashion might seem trivial to some, it plays a significant role in diplomatic circles where appearances often complement formal exchanges, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

While the Prime Minister's office has not commented on the issue, Kiccha's remarks have sparked a broader debate back home about the intersection of personal style and public representation, especially in global arenas. This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny leaders face regarding their public image.

 

 

 

 

-- 2024-11-20

 

 

with everything that's going on in the world, the best they can comw up with is criticism of the PM's shoes? - Pathetic is an understatement.