Thailand’s Minister of Culture, Sabeeda, has formally addressed a controversy involving the Miss Universe Cambodia pageant. The organization recently utilized a 1906 archival photograph depicting Thai women during a presentation focused on Cambodian traditional attire. In response to this usage, the Thai government has presented historical evidence confirming the origin of the image. The Minister has publicly rebuffed the pageant's actions, asserting that the visual material misrepresents Thai cultural heritage. This development highlights ongoing sensitivities regarding the attribution of historical imagery and cultural representations within regional beauty pageants. The Thai authorities are maintaining their stance on the authenticity of the archival records to clarify the historical context of the photograph in question.
Source : Thai Examiner
