Our Stylish Prime Minister Yingluck Makes A Cultural Statement With Clothes

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Our stylish PM makes a cultural statement with clothes
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Perhaps more than any other leader before her, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been noted for her fashion sense, with her clothes making statements that are louder than words.

Yesterday, she unveiled a wardrobe that's meant to promote Thai fabric, wearing a colourful shirt made with the traditional chequered pha khao ma silk as she attended the Cabinet meeting at Government House. She inspected other outfits designed as part of the government's campaign, which is being headed up by the Culture Ministry and encourages other Cabinet ministers to wear local designs made of Thai fabrics.

In addition to promoting the Thai identity, the new clothing designs are being touted as part of the government's energy-saving measures, in anticipation of a power crisis next month due to the temporary closure of Myanmar's gas pipeline for annual maintenance.

During this hottest time of the year, the idea is to dress cooler in order to use less energy on air-conditioning. The premier herself spearheaded the campaign by removing her suit jacket for the media last month to promote the government's "no suit while attending meetings" policy.

Yingluck has paid increasing attention to her appearance since taking office and has made many improvements during her term, according to noted stylists.

When it came to her hairdo, salon owner Dr Somsak Chalachon said Yingluck was ready to accept criticism and make changes.

"When she was newly elected, she had no style, especially her hairdos," Somsak said. "She always let her hair fall loose like a young lady. It wasn't appropriate to her position and did not look sleek. She took the advice to wrap her hair up, which makes her look more chic and better suits her facial features.

"Now she has opted for modern suits for work and Thai traditional dresses to attend functions in the provinces. Thai people should be proud to have a woman PM with a very good personality who is the face of the country,'' he said.

Designer Theera Chantasawat says Yingluck has dressed in a more modern style to suit her position as the leader of the country. She has also shown great taste.

"Wearing a soft-colour suit is the right choice. She does not dress too colourfully or wear too much jewellery. Just earrings and a pin are enough. She has made a great transformation from the first day she took office,'' Theera said, adding that he believes a team of stylists has been behind the PM's improvement in fashion and style.

Makeup artist Apichart Norasettaporn give Yingluck a mixed review.

"She has made a great improvement in all aspects, be it her clothes, makeup and hair. A country leader should not overdress, especially during a foreign trip,'' he said.

However, Yingluck's dresses were sometimes too brightly coloured, particularly for her trips abroad, Apichart said.

"She might want to look more exciting, so she put on a dress that is a bit freaky in style with too-bright colours and a neckline that is a bit too low."


-- The Nation 2013-03-20

[NeverSure]

I want to know what she's feeling with her right hand.

[Buchholz]

When it came to her hairdo, salon owner Dr Somsak Chalachon said Yingluck was ready to accept criticism and make changes.

Dr. ??

Here's some of style guru Somsak's handiwork at his Salon Du Guru...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VHKnwzIVPg

[Pib]

Energy savings and better governance through fashion--the solution was right before our eyes all the time!

[arthurboy]

You choose.

[Songhua]

Thailand's next top model - Chairman Mao style.

Sheesh, even Thatcher wore bright colours.

[Moruya]

I think the science above is wrong. If office workers wear lots of clothes, they will be insulated and will therefore lose less heat causing the air conditioners to work less.

The photo above is clearly a case of one puppet meeting another and recognising the same species in the customary 2 handed grasp.

[Buchholz]

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BANGKOK, 20 March 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck, who has been attending recent Cabinet meetings donning Thai clothes, observed the prototype Thai clothing designs by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The clothes are made by nanotechnology and are fire-resistant, water-resistant, and bacteria-resistant. The resistance to bacteria meant the clothes would not smell easily.

The prime minister said she was not forcing civil servants to wear Thai clothes, but would continue to promote them.

http://61.19.244.31/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNART5603200010001
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[keemapoot]

Which would you rather?

[hellodolly]

You choose.

[Pimay1]

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BANGKOK, 20 March 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck, who has been attending recent Cabinet meetings donning Thai clothes, observed the prototype Thai clothing designs by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The clothes are made by nanotechnology and are fire-resistant, water-resistant, and bacteria-resistant. The resistance to bacteria meant the clothes would not smell easily.

The prime minister said she was not forcing civil servants to wear Thai clothes, but would continue to promote them.

http://61.19.244.31/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNART5603200010001

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Is the PM inferring there are smelly people attending the cabinet meetings?

[MunterHunter]

I guess Paris fashion has some culture...

[Payboy]

Nice boner, but hey mannequins are people too.

[Fozfromoz]

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BANGKOK, 20 March 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister Yingluck, who has been attending recent Cabinet meetings donning Thai clothes, observed the prototype Thai clothing designs by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The clothes are made by nanotechnology and are fire-resistant, water-resistant, and bacteria-resistant. The resistance to bacteria meant the clothes would not smell easily.

The prime minister said she was not forcing civil servants to wear Thai clothes, but would continue to promote them.http://61.19.244.31/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNART5603200010001.

Is the PM inferring there are smelly people attending the cabinet meetings?

The thing that I get out of this, is that the PM " is attending cabinet meetings" There must be something on the boil?

[MaxLee]

"Hello dear people of Thailand, this is my wardrobe, I dress like Barbie, and I am a Barbie girl, I have no clue about politics, and am string-guided by my big brother in Skype, because I have no clue how to run a country, I don't have to think, I let everybody do the thinking for me. Okay now, leave me alone, I have to plan my next shopping trip, bye bye

[rubl]

"Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been noted for her fashion sense, with her clothes making statements that are louder than words"

Back of, you negative lot here. Finally a subject our PM knows about.

BTW anyone here who would like to see her replaced by her lovely older sister?

[DocN]

You choose.

I go for ...who the h3ll cares?

[Buchholz]

"Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been noted for her fashion sense, with her clothes making statements that are louder than words"

Back of, you negative lot here. Finally a subject our PM knows about.

BTW anyone here who would like to see her replaced by her lovely older sister?

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There's something to be said for her sensible, unpretentious choice of light cotton floral shirts.

"Our [Next] Stylish Prime Minister Yingluck Yaowapa Makes A Cultural Statement With Clothes

[bigbamboo]

Gotta give Khun Yingluck this one, she nearly always looks good. She could certainly give Julia Gillard lessons in how to dress

Then again, Ms. Gillard is Australian.

Edited March 20, 2013 by bigbamboo

[epicstuff]

through all her faults ying luck for me is the hottest woman world leader to surface not sure if looking good or dressing well contributes to good governance or anti corruption issues. but I like to see that statement become policy... 'dress cooler to save aircon' make women wear shorter skirts.

If they were encouraged to open their legs a little while riding their scooters that would cool them down no end..

[kotsak]

I want to know what she's feeling with her right hand.

Same what she was trying to feel in this photo :>

[BrooklynNY]

This news is a lame joke.

[kerrysum]

When it came to her hairdo, salon owner Dr Somsak Chalachon said Yingluck was ready to accept criticism and make changes.

Dr. ??

Here's some of style guru Somsak's handiwork at his Salon Du Guru...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VHKnwzIVPg

Funny looks like an ordinary haircut to me, generally, I can do without the music....

What's in your pocket??????

[SOTIRIOS]

.....just don't forget to pay........for the next several decades.......

..........how hard is it for someone to put on and wear clothes......

.....a little like reading a speech that someone else wrote.....

(I really cannot believe this) (And that photo with Obama....seems lewd)

[drdoom6996]

Who Cares! I'm typing in my underwear. HEADLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Payboy]

Empty suit meets mannequin.

[bigbamboo]

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Empty suit meets mannequin.

"And you are the Pheu Thai MP for which constituency?

[Pimay1]

.....just don't forget to pay........for the next several decades.......

..........how hard is it for someone to put on and wear clothes......

.....a little like reading a speech that someone else wrote.....

(I really cannot believe this) (And that photo with Obama....seems lewd)

We've all seen that look here many times.

[seajae]

hahahaha, she can afford to wear all these "trend setting" expensive clothes because the people of Thailand are paying for them, she isnt.

Edited March 20, 2013 by metisdead
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[Jingthing]

Which would you rather?

To be my leader?