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Thailand protests Cambodia’s claim over Thai women in historical photo

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Thailand's Culture Ministry protests Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 for misrepresenting a 1906 historical photograph of Thai women from Kamphaeng Phet as ancient Cambodian dress.
The ministry demands a correction and apology from the pageant organizers, threatening legal action if they fail to comply.
The disputed photograph is a documented Thai historical image, preserved in the Vajirayana Library collection and recognized by UNESCO's Memory of the World program.
Thailand seeks a diplomatic resolution to avoid escalating the issue into a bilateral dispute, while also promoting Thai dress for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.

Today 15:44Key points summarised by AI

The "Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery" exhibition in Bangkok presents an extensive retrospective of 600 works, showcasing four decades of her radical British design.
It highlights Westwood's innovative use of jewellery as a powerful medium to challenge aesthetic norms, tracing her subversive design language across eight themed rooms from the DIY punk era to ecological activism.
The exhibition delves into Westwood's intellectual philosophy through video installations, revealing how classical art and historical references anchored her avant-garde approach to fashion.
A unique interactive feature, "The Galaxy Room," allows visitors to digitally engage with jewellery pieces, creating a personalized scrapbook and constellation artwork.