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

  • 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.
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