{
  "id": 17016243,
  "title": "Chud Thai ID photo trend brings Thai dress to Phitsanulok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/chud-thai-id-photo-trend-brings-thai-dress-to-phitsanulok",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:58:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2026/10/29/chud-thai-id-photo-trend-brings-thai-dress-to-phitsanulok/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}