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Thai Princess Sirivannavari Faces Online Backlash Over State Visit Attire and Gestures
PHNOM PENH, July 1, 2026 – Thai Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the only daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, has faced intense criticism on social media over her attire and gestures during the Thai royal family's state visit to France.
The princess accompanied the King and Queen on their official state visit to Paris from June 28 to July 2, marking the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and France.
However, her presence at the official dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace drew sharp criticism.
Princess Sirivannavari wore a "Thai Dusit" ensemble, a traditional Thai outfit made of hand-woven silk dyed with natural colours. While the garment is intended for formal evening events, social media users argued that it lacked the refinement expected for such an official occasion.
The backlash intensified when the princess was seen striking poses for international media during the royal procession, a gesture critics described as inappropriate for a formal state visit.
Further criticism emerged following a river cruise along the Seine on June 30, during which the princess appeared stylishly dressed with black sunglasses, leading some to comment that she looked as though she was on a casual holiday rather than an official state visit.
The criticism has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many questioning the appropriateness of her conduct during the high-profile diplomatic event.
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
The princess accompanied the King and Queen on their official state visit to Paris from June 28 to July 2, marking the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and France.
However, her presence at the official dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace drew sharp criticism.
Princess Sirivannavari wore a "Thai Dusit" ensemble, a traditional Thai outfit made of hand-woven silk dyed with natural colours. While the garment is intended for formal evening events, social media users argued that it lacked the refinement expected for such an official occasion.
The backlash intensified when the princess was seen striking poses for international media during the royal procession, a gesture critics described as inappropriate for a formal state visit.
Further criticism emerged following a river cruise along the Seine on June 30, during which the princess appeared stylishly dressed with black sunglasses, leading some to comment that she looked as though she was on a casual holiday rather than an official state visit.
The criticism has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many questioning the appropriateness of her conduct during the high-profile diplomatic event.
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
