'Anti-Red' Beauty Queen Concedes Crown
By Khaosod English


Weluree "Fai" Ditsayabut (far left) dips lotus into holy water for good luck as she tours the Grand Palace with other Miss Universe contestants, 2 May 2014.

BANGKOK — The winner of the Miss Universe Thailand beauty contest has relinquished her crown after receiving a torrent of criticism in response to her vicious comments about Redshirt supporters.

Weluree "Fai" Ditsayabut, 22, said at the press conference today that she has voluntarily conceded the crown without pressure from the organisers of the pageant.

"I am happy and proud of my decision," Ms. Weluree said.

Soon after the 22-year-old university student and actress was crowned the winner of the beauty pageant last month, her history of publishing hateful comments about Redshirts on social media emerged.

In one "public" comment from November, Ms. Weluree accused Redshirts of being "dirty," "anti-monarchy" dissidents and that Thailand would be cleaner without.

"I am not neutral. I am on the side of His Majesty the King," Ms. Weluree wrote. "I'm so angry at these evil activists. They should all be executed."

The remarks were discovered at the peak of Thailand's political crisis which pitted the Redshirts, who were allied to the former government, against the anti-government protesters led by conservative, pro-monarchy Yellowshirts.

A number of Redshirt supporters condemned the comments and called on Ms. Weluree to resign from her title, saying she was unsuitable to represent Thailand on the international pageant stage with such a negative attitude towards many of her compatriots. Ms. Weluree previously refused to concede her crown, but today tearfully admitted that the pressure has been too great for her to bear.

"The pressure was great. My family and my parents were troubled. My mother could not sleep because she was stressed," Ms. Weluree told reporters. "So I chose to make my family happy and voluntarily concede the pageant crown."

She thanked the judges for "seeing the good things" in her when they chose her as the winner of the contest last month. Ms. Weluree urged future beauty contestants to learn from her mistake.

Organisers of Miss Universe Thailand say the crown will be passed to Pimbongkod "Ellie" Chankaew, the popular runner-up, in accordance with the official rules of the pageant.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1402300894


-- Khaosod English 2014-06-09

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Miss Thailand Universe abdicates after internet calls her ‘too fat’ to be beautiful
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- After being harshly criticized online as being undeserving of the crown, Waluree “Fai” Disayabut decided to resign from her duty as Miss Thailand today.

In a press conference this afternoon with the Miss Universe Thailand committee, the 22-year-old claimed it was her decision to give up the crown after being subjected to insults and abuse which have affected her family emotionally.

"It is my own decision to resign," Fai said. "I don't regret it at all. At first, my family was happy that I won, but when society did not agree, all of our happiness was gone. My mother cannot sleep, and I can't either."

Last month, Fai was heavily criticised on the Internet as many Thais felt she was “too fat” to represent the country in the Miss Universe competition.

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2014/06/09/miss-thailand-universe-abdicates-after-internet-calls-her-too-fat-be-beautiful


-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-06-09

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

At least now she will be able to devote even more time to the welfare of animals and children.

It might be an idea NOT to publish 'related' subject on TV

As a matter of self censorship.

TV is about visa and visa related subject's like

Farming

Marriage

Tourism

Experts-Expats and more..........

lets stay away from any sensitive subject.

Why?

Wasn't she right?

Since when is it not allowed to call an idiot an idiot, or a thug a thug?

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

The lady got what she deserved, If i gave my honest and open view about things on here, i would be banned for life. One has to keep one,s gob shut if one is in public. She was a stupid little girly

Why?

Wasn't she right?

Since when is it not allowed to call an idiot an idiot, or a thug a thug?

You suffer the consequences in the real world.

It might be an idea NOT to publish 'related' subject on TV

As a matter of self censorship.

TV is about visa and visa related subject's like

Farming

Marriage

Tourism

Experts-Expats and more..........

lets stay away from any sensitive subject.

All of us shgould be stopped from discussing politics and openly accusing someone in politics of being corrupt, or a murderer, that includes me, it should be stopped forthwith. We have no rights to vote, and are we any different to what the silly girly said

Urgent: Miss Universe Thailand 2014 relinquishes crown

BANGKOK: -- Miss Universe Thailand 2014 Weluree Ditsayabut Monday relinquished her crown following social media storm against her.

The organiser made Pimbongkod "Ellie" Chankaew, the first runner-up, the new Miss Universe Thailand 2014.


-- The Nation 2014-06-09

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

Maybe, but calling for people to be executed, as she apparently did, was a bit much.

At least now she will be able to devote even more time to the welfare of animals and children.

.......personally, I thought the headline was that shed resigned for criticising them

"she accused Redshirts of being "dirty," "anti-monarchy" dissidents and that Thailand would be cleaner without." Don't see how she can be criticised for that!!

It might be an idea NOT to publish 'related' subject on TV

As a matter of self censorship.

TV is about visa and visa related subject's like

Farming

Marriage

Tourism

Experts-Expats and more..........

lets stay away from any sensitive subject.

All of us shgould be stopped from discussing politics and openly accusing someone in politics of being corrupt, or a murderer, that includes me, it should be stopped forthwith. We have no rights to vote, and are we any different to what the silly girly said

There's a difference between airing views/providing evidence of corrupt behaviour and calling for others to be executed.

Everyone has the right to voice an opinion but we all carry the responsibility not to abuse the right.

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

You mean similar to the Army general.

The lady got what she deserved, If i gave my honest and open view about things on here, i would be banned for life. One has to keep one,s gob shut if one is in public. She was a stupid little girly

Looking back at your last 20 posts i think your very lucky to be still posting on here. if it was Thaksins country you wouldn't be!!

If I ever see her in a bar Ill buy her a beer! You go girl!!

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

When that "open and honest opinion" advocates the murder and "extermination" of millions of Thai, the people she is supposed to represent, it might be best to keep your thoughts to yourself. Unless she only represents the rich, elite and privileged Bankokians, and not the rest of Thailand.

The feeling on Thai websites was that the contest was fixed. Apparently her father was a

big sponsor of the pageant . It was clear to the Thais present at the contest that Ellie should have

won. That is why everyone was astonished and booed when this girl won. The red shirt

thing was a side issue that came up later.....

At least now she will be able to devote even more time to the welfare of animals and children.

.......personally, I thought the headline was that shed resigned for criticising them

"she accused Redshirts of being "dirty," "anti-monarchy" dissidents and that Thailand would be cleaner without." Don't see how she can be criticised for that!!

.....You failed to mention the " Ms. Weluree wrote. "I'm so angry at these evil activists. They should all be executed." bit didn't you?

Thailand's Miss Universe representative advocating killing 10 or 20 million of the population

Lovely girl

The feeling on Thai websites was that the contest was fixed. Apparently her father was a

big sponsor of the pageant . It was clear to the Thais present at the contest that Ellie should have

won. That is why everyone was astonished and booed when this girl won. The red shirt

thing was a side issue that came up later.....

The money bags elitists at it again,she should not have won, deserved the booing, then made some disgusting remarks.Big money doesnt make nice people, all the time

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

You mean similar to the Army general.

The lady got what she deserved, If i gave my honest and open view about things on here, i would be banned for life. One has to keep one,s gob shut if one is in public. She was a stupid little girly

Yes I agree, she was a tad stupid, however her comments were bang on the button ... and at least her comments opened the eyes of this one blind Farang.... Now, does anyone have her phone number ?

The title should read "Pro Truth" Beauty Queen Concedes Crown.

She spoke from the heart and the hypocrisy was condemnation in the form of threats to her and her family, calling her a fat pig and intimidating her until she handed the crown back. So her condemners that purport to hate someone that speaks openly and with distain did exactly the same thing as her.

Reminds me of Somsak from the EC that said something harsh and critical about red shirts and their reaction fell into the exact narrative as he had described them. So through the red shirts actions they proved Somsak right!

It has played out the same way here and they are their own worst enemy.

Well done Miss Thailand. You will always be remembered as a good judge of character.

You mean similar to the Army general.

The lady got what she deserved, If i gave my honest and open view about things on here, i would be banned for life. One has to keep one,s gob shut if one is in public. She was a stupid little girly

Looking back at your last 20 posts i think your very lucky to be still posting on here. if it was Thaksins country you wouldn't be!!

Another trolling post from a self-confessed thai housewife.

Looking at your 650 posts it's you, who should be banned, for putting name of ts in every post you make. Never mind waisting your own time, but you are waisting time of many who might still read your posts

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

You mean similar to the Army general.

The lady got what she deserved, If i gave my honest and open view about things on here, i would be banned for life. One has to keep one,s gob shut if one is in public. She was a stupid little girly

Yes I agree, she was a tad stupid, however her comments were bang on the button ... and at least her comments opened the eyes of this one blind Farang.... Now, does anyone have her phone number ?

By bang on the button, are you suggesting that anyone with a different political opinion should be executed?

Wont need her number, just go to beach road with B500 and she will be yours for an hour

Someone in this country falling on their sword, very impressive - wish our politicians would do this.

pack of rabbits? herd of rabbits? swarm of rabbits?

"In one "public" comment from November, Ms. Weluree accused Redshirts of being "dirty," "anti-monarchy" dissidents and that Thailand would be cleaner without."

"I am not neutral. I am on the side of His Majesty the King," Ms. Weluree wrote. "I'm so angry at these evil activists. They should all be executed."
She managed to bring HMK into the discussion as if he were on her side. I am no fan of the Shinawats and I am no enemy of the people who call themselves 'Red shirts" I happen to disagree with the Thaksinisation of them and the way they've been used and abused.

Most red shirts are decent hardworking people as are most of the other color coded members of Thai society. This color coded animosity is totally destructive and I believe most Thais want to live in a society where everyone has a chance of a better life.

This airhead used her position in the worst possible way describing them as dirty and evil and advocating their execution. What the hell was she thinking when she made that bizarre statement. She brings shame to herself, family and friends by making such outrageous statements in public. She obviously has led a rather sheltered self centered life.
A good thing she has quit.

She gave her open and honest opinion about how she feels about Thailand. Why should she kow down to people that do not like her views? This is the problem now, no one can have a different thought apart from the herder of the flock............not all people are sheep. If I were her I would have kept the title and said F U to the rest of them.

Everyone is entitled to their own open and honest opinion. However, if one wants to represent one's country, certain views are inappropriate and unacceptable.

Imagine if Miss USA / Universe says that she does not like dark skinned people. Would this be acceptable?

It might be an idea NOT to publish 'related' subject on TV

As a matter of self censorship.

TV is about visa and visa related subject's like

Farming

Marriage

Tourism

Experts-Expats and more..........

lets stay away from any sensitive subject.

All of us shgould be stopped from discussing politics and openly accusing someone in politics of being corrupt, or a murderer, that includes me, it should be stopped forthwith. We have no rights to vote, and are we any different to what the silly girly said

Spot on. We all have different views of the world, but some of the veiws expressed here are way over the top and mostly based on supposition. If legal action were to be taken against some of the garbage spouted here, the person making the comments would not have a leg to stand on. No names mentioned.

"In one "public" comment from November, Ms. Weluree accused Redshirts of being "dirty," "anti-monarchy" dissidents and that Thailand would be cleaner without."

"I am not neutral. I am on the side of His Majesty the King," Ms. Weluree wrote. "I'm so angry at these evil activists. They should all be executed."

She managed to bring HMK into the discussion as if he were on her side. I am no fan of the Shinawats and I am no enemy of the people who call themselves 'Red shirts" I happen to disagree with the Thaksinisation of them and the way they've been used and abused.

Most red shirts are decent hardworking people as are most of the other color coded members of Thai society. This color coded animosity is totally destructive and I believe most Thais want to live in a society where everyone has a chance of a better life.

This airhead used her position in the worst possible way describing them as dirty and evil and advocating their execution. What the hell was she thinking when she made that bizarre statement. She brings shame to herself, family and friends by making such outrageous statements in public. She obviously has led a rather sheltered self centered life.

A good thing she has quit.

Whats more she is not even that beautiful. I could find you a hundred better within an hour of walking out of my door.