Chud Thai ID photo trend brings Thai dress to Phitsanulok
A trip to renew a national ID card is usually a practical errand. In Phitsanulok this week, it became an occasion to dress up. Residents have been arriving at Phitsanulok City Municipality in Chud Thai, Thai textiles and modern Thai-inspired outfits for their ID photos, joining a social-media trend that has put traditional dress in […] The post Chud Thai ID photo trend brings Thai dress to…
A recent trend in Phitsanulok, Thailand, has residents dressing up in Chud Thai, traditional Thai attire, for their national ID photo renewals, turning a mundane errand into a colorful social media phenomenon. The Phitsanulok City Municipality has encouraged the trend, inviting people to wear Chud Thai, Thai fabrics, or clothing featuring the dok peep flower, a symbol of the region.
The municipality has also handed out souvenirs to participants, adding a personal touch to the otherwise routine process. Chud Thai, commonly worn at ceremonies and cultural events, has a rich history rooted in regional textile traditions, court dress, and everyday styles. In 1960, Queen Sirikit commissioned research into women’s attire from various historical periods, leading to the development of eight styles of Chud Thai for women.
The trend has gained attention as Thailand seeks international recognition for Chud Thai, with the country’s nomination for UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity currently under consideration.
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