At present, the Thai government actively promotes and drives the country’s soft power through its creative industries, with a particular focus on design and fashion. A key initiative encourages the use of traditional Thai textiles and Thai silk in the creation of modern clothing and fashion pieces. In alignment with this policy, the Ministry of Culture has organized the 14th “Thai Silk to the World” Festival, an event that offers university students aspiring to become professional designers a unique opportunity to showcase their talents in designing and tailoring Thai silk outfits.
These outfits are created for Cabinet members, representatives of the Thai government, ambassadors and their spouses, as well as delegates from foreign embassies in Thailand. This initiative serves as a cultural bridge, fostering stronger diplomatic and cultural ties between Thailand and the international community.
As part of this effort, students and faculty members from three faculties at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) the Faculty of Home Economics Technology, the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and the Faculty of Industrial Textiles and Fashion Design have collaboratively designed and tailored garments for representatives of various embassies. These designs reflect both traditional Thai identity and modern fashion innovation.
Asst.Prof.Dr.Praparnporn Theeramongkol , Lecturer Mallika Jongjit, and students from the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program, Faculty of Home Economics Technology, designed a Thai silk outfit for Mrs. Huda Ali Shareef, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Maldives in Thailand.
Asst. Prof. Dr.Watcharaphong Soongpankhao, Associate Dean for Academic and Research Affairs, and Asst. Prof. Dr.Yutthapoom Suwannavej, Dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts, together with students Ms.Anurak Yimmee and Ms.Siwaporn Kongthon from the English for International Communication Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, created a design for the Embassy of Hungary.
Dr.Thitima Puttabucha, Lecturer Naruepon Phaisarntantiwong, Dr.Natthatida Roengthanapiboon, and Lecturer Krailerck Visesphan, faculty members from the Faculty of Industrial Textiles and Fashion Design, along with students Mr.Bunyawit Khwanyuen, Mr.Natthinan Amsuk, Ms. Phusita Chanpom, and Mr.Natha Purananon, designed an outfit for the Kingdom of Morocco.These meticulously designed and tailored Thai silk outfits will be worn during a special Thai Silk Fashion Show, where ambassadors from more than 90 countries accredited to Thailand will showcase the garments on the runway. The event will take place on June 21, 2025, at the Royal Thai Navy Auditorium, highlighting the global appeal and cultural elegance of Thai silk.